Council leader urges local people to "make their voices heard" on library consultation Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Moray Council leader Kathleen Robertson is urging local people to “make their voices” heard over the future of library services across the region. The Conservative councillor has highlighted that a current consultation on how library services will be delivered going forward will finish on Sunday 1 December. The proposals have been drawn up by council officers, rather than the Conservative... Local News
Halcro Johnston welcomes Fisheries Act 25th November 2020 The Scottish Conservatives’ newly appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, Jamie Halcro Johnston, has joined Scottish fishing leaders in... Holyrood News
Jamie Halcro Johnston appointed to Shadow Cabinet 24th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been appointed to the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet by party leader, Douglas Ross. Mr Halcro Johnston... Holyrood News
Ross calls for Westminster debate over new figures on 'rip-off' delivery charges 24th November 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has called for a debate in the House of Commons after new figures showed a surge in the cost of “rip-off” delivery charges. A paper... Westminster News
MSP backs warnings on dangerous electrical Xmas gifts 23rd November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has backed calls by consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First for people to be careful when purchasing... Holyrood News
Ross raises further concerns with NHS Grampian amid ongoing problems with flu jabs 19th November 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has again contacted NHS Grampian amid ongoing problems with the roll-out of the winter flu jab. Mr Ross contacted the chief executive of... Local NewsWestminster News
Douglas Ross calls for Moray Growth Deal to be fast-tracked 18th November 2020 Douglas Ross has called for investment in the £100million Moray Growth Deal to be “fast-tracked” with delivery of projects brought forward from an estimated 15... Westminster News
Ross joins local businesses in opposition to rates revaluation delay 10th November 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has joined local businesses in opposition to SNP government plans to delay the next rates revaluation. The Scottish Conservative MP has... Westminster News
Conservatives raise concerns about Moray Council payments to SNP Councillor 6th November 2020 Opposition councillors have raised concerns after it was discovered that the Leader of the council Cllr Graham Leadbitter had unilaterally amended senior... Local News
SNP MSPs must explain decision to vote against publishing Salmond legal advice 5th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has challenged the region’s Nationalist MSPs to answer why they voted against publishing legal advice Scottish... Holyrood News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
