Politics

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.

By extending its repayment on three Public Private Partnerships it would get a £68 million windfall but increase debt by £146 million.

Views are urgently sought from the public over ways Highland Council can address a £60m gap in its budget.

MSP Jackson Carlaw says 'drift' started in 2018 and the public was kept in the dark despite 'serious reservations and doubt' internally.

He says the stop 'places in great jeopardy the refurbishment of Raigmore’s maternity unit and projects in Caithness and Lochaber.'

A new report has shown that over 30,500 homes in the Highland Council area face one or more forms of housing need.

A Scottish Parliament citizen's committee will meet next week to take evidence as part of its ongoing inquiry into the A9 dualling project.

She says 'I’m reminded dozens of times a day of the cost of being in the union.'

The proposed scheme aims to provide financial relief to people in the Highlands and Islands

The north has the worst school buildings in Scotland but the council delayed the debate by more than three weeks.

She says 'Eco-anxiety, the distress caused by these emergencies, is increasingly recognised,' asking 'how can we cope with these feelings?'

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has demanded action as new figures reveal 73 per cent of train stations in the region are not fully accessible.

Highland MSP Kate Forbes was a strong contender in the First Minister leadership race, winning more respect. Here she reflects on a 'weighty year'.

Households across the Highlands will be bracing for a cold start to the new year with the increase to Ofgem’s price cap on energy bills.

It was an opportunity to make good on the promise made to the people of the Highlands, says region's Labour MSP.

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the backlog cost of road repairs needed in the Highlands has soared to more than £200 million.

Councils are being offered a £14 billion funding settlement from the Scottish Government, according to provisional details just published.

The Highland MSP said it would be a 'huge relief' for families.

Roll out of the National Good Food Nation Plan has been delayed for six months.