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Loch Ness Monster defended after being dragged into US presidential election campaign

Loch Ness Monster defended after being dragged into US presidential election campaign

Loch Ness Monster defended after being dragged into US presidential election campaign

25 August 2020

Nessie invoked in a bid to discredit US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden but swipe is already backfiring


MSP warns that proposal for a UK internal market is a 'threat' to Highland agriculture industry

MSP warns that proposal for a UK internal market is a 'threat' to Highland agriculture industry

MSP warns that proposal for a UK internal market is a 'threat' to Highland agriculture industry

21 August 2020

Maree Todd has warned of a threat to the agriculture and food sector following the Westminster government’s proposals for a UK internal market.


Education Secretary John Swinney moves to draw a line under Scottish Qualifications Authority grading furore with announcement that teachers' estimates will prevail

Education Secretary John Swinney moves to draw a line under Scottish Qualifications Authority grading furore with announcement that teachers' estimates will prevail

Education Secretary John Swinney moves to draw a line under Scottish Qualifications Authority grading furore with announcement that teachers' estimates will prevail

12 August 2020

Pupils whose exam results were downgraded are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates after a dramatic U-turn today by John Swinney.


Nicola Sturgeon apologises over exams fiasco

Nicola Sturgeon apologises over exams fiasco

Nicola Sturgeon apologises over exams fiasco

10 August 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has admitted the Scottish Government got it wrong over exams.


Evanton woman stands for Lib Dems in next Scottish Parliament elections

Evanton woman stands for Lib Dems in next Scottish Parliament elections

Evanton woman stands for Lib Dems in next Scottish Parliament elections

03 August 2020

An Evanton woman has been chosen to stand as the Lib Dems candidate for Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross at the Scottish elections in May next year.


Stone to work with Gove to take up Wick Airport cause

Stone to work with Gove to take up Wick Airport cause

Stone to work with Gove to take up Wick Airport cause

28 July 2020

North MP Jamie Stone is willing to put politics aside and work with Michael Gove who he praised for agreeing to take up the cause of Wick airport.


Public service obligation for Wick flights could take up to a year to put in place, MSP is told

Public service obligation for Wick flights could take up to a year to put in place, MSP is told

Public service obligation for Wick flights could take up to a year to put in place, MSP is told

26 July 2020

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has been told that state aid to protect Wick air services could take up to a year to put in place.


STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

STONE'S THROW: A Fantasia surprise as my group is the largest in history

25 July 2020

This column is by Jamie Stone MP.


New Scottish Government funding to support young people into work

New Scottish Government funding to support young people into work

New Scottish Government funding to support young people into work

19 July 2020

Strathspey and Badenoch MP welcomes aid to help achieve local goals and aspirations


Scottish Government must fight for jobs in hospitality sector says Rhoda Grant

Scottish Government must fight for jobs in hospitality sector says Rhoda Grant

Scottish Government must fight for jobs in hospitality sector says Rhoda Grant

17 July 2020

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross could face a hospitality unemployment crisis if SNP ministers do not step up the fight for jobs as restaurants re-open.


Highland MP sounds alarm over impact of USA 'Frankenfoods' on Scotland's food and drink sector

Highland MP sounds alarm over impact of USA 'Frankenfoods' on Scotland's food and drink sector

Highland MP sounds alarm over impact of USA 'Frankenfoods' on Scotland's food and drink sector

17 July 2020

Drew Hendry sounded a warning after defence was made of chlorinated chicken and UK government dismissed SNP concerns


Helmsdale father's pride in success of daughter's 'We Can't Consent To This' domestic abuse legislation campaign

Helmsdale father's pride in success of daughter's 'We Can't Consent To This' domestic abuse legislation campaign

Helmsdale father's pride in success of daughter's 'We Can't Consent To This' domestic abuse legislation campaign

17 July 2020

A Helmsdale father has spoken of his pride in his daughter, who has been instrumental in achieving a “milestone” change in domestic abuse legislation.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise has "had its day" says former Scottish Secretary as he calls for it to be replaced

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has "had its day" says former Scottish Secretary as he calls for it to be replaced

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has "had its day" says former Scottish Secretary as he calls for it to be replaced

16 July 2020

FORMER Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael has called for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to be scrapped.


Work placement scheme for young people welcomed

Work placement scheme for young people welcomed

Work placement scheme for young people welcomed

14 July 2020

JOBS scheme for 16-24-year-olds welcomed.


First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

First Minister announces Scotland's move into phase three of lockdown exit

09 July 2020

Scotland will move into phase three of the route out of lockdown in what Nicola Sturgeon called “the highest-risk changes we have made so far”.


Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

Stone accuses Chancellor of 'not listening' over millions excluded from help

09 July 2020

Jamie Stone has accused the Chancellor of "not listening" after he failed to offer financial support to those excluded from UK government help.


New immigration system could lead to labour shortages

New immigration system could lead to labour shortages

New immigration system could lead to labour shortages

07 July 2020

The UK Government's proposed new immigration system could halve the number of people coming to Scotland, risking labour shortages in key sectors.


Scottish Government's concern over ‘UK internal market’ after Brexit

Scottish Government's concern over ‘UK internal market’ after Brexit

Scottish Government's concern over ‘UK internal market’ after Brexit

06 July 2020

Fears Westminster could 'undermine' devolution


Local authority welcomes call for clarity on new fund to replace EU aid

Local authority welcomes call for clarity on new fund to replace EU aid

Local authority welcomes call for clarity on new fund to replace EU aid

05 July 2020

'Time is running out and they need to get on with it'


Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

Far North MP Jamie Stone "unconvinced" that Westminster will take firm stance over blocking US chlorinated chicken

26 June 2020

Jamie Stone says he remains unconvinced that the UK government will stand firm in blocking "inferior products" such as American chlorinated chicken.


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