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Labour MSP Rhoda Grant is a Zero Hours Justice accredited employer

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant is a Zero Hours Justice accredited employer

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant is a Zero Hours Justice accredited employer

22 April 2023

She called on other MSPs to join her as around 94,000 staff in Scotland are employed in insecure work


Scottish cabinet is slammed for not discussing the failure to meet 2025 A9 deadline

Scottish cabinet is slammed for not discussing the failure to meet 2025 A9 deadline

Scottish cabinet is slammed for not discussing the failure to meet 2025 A9 deadline

21 April 2023

The Conservatives hit out at the SNP's 'shocking indifference' saying it is 'unforgivable'


Forbes warns SNP ‘will be in trouble’ without real action

Forbes warns SNP ‘will be in trouble’ without real action

Forbes warns SNP ‘will be in trouble’ without real action

20 April 2023

She says 'people are watching with astonishment but they want to see the leadership dealing with it'


Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

20 April 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has praised the Scottish Government for backing down on plans to ban alcohol advertising.


North Green MSP backs plans to double council tax on second homes

North Green MSP backs plans to double council tax on second homes

North Green MSP backs plans to double council tax on second homes

20 April 2023

Ariane Burgess says the proposal will free up more homes for "those who really need them"


"Are you about business or not?" Sutherland MP implores UK Government to support fishing industry

"Are you about business or not?" Sutherland MP implores UK Government to support fishing industry

"Are you about business or not?" Sutherland MP implores UK Government to support fishing industry

20 April 2023

Lib Dem Jamie Stone has asked the UK Government to do more to help overseas recruitment into the fishing industry.


Rhoda Grant calls on Highland Council to reverse Naver bridge postponement decision

Rhoda Grant calls on Highland Council to reverse Naver bridge postponement decision

Rhoda Grant calls on Highland Council to reverse Naver bridge postponement decision

20 April 2023

The project was halted on budget grounds just prior to it going out to tender and with a huge amount of preparatory work already undertaken.


Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

Operation cancellations 'highlight need for new hospital in Inverness, says Highland MSP

20 April 2023

PRESSURES that have led to operation cancellations at Raigmore "highlight again why the Highlands needs a new hospital", says an MSP.


"The Scottish Government must drop HPMA plans" says Highland MSP

"The Scottish Government must drop HPMA plans" says Highland MSP

"The Scottish Government must drop HPMA plans" says Highland MSP

19 April 2023

The Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has urged the Scottish Government to go back to the drawing board.


Highland MSP submits motion for protest song on HPMA to be debated in Scottish Parliament

Highland MSP submits motion for protest song on HPMA to be debated in Scottish Parliament

Highland MSP submits motion for protest song on HPMA to be debated in Scottish Parliament

19 April 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant has said that "the song encapsulates the fury that is felt by rural communities."


First Minister ditches Greens controversial deposit return scheme until next year

First Minister ditches Greens controversial deposit return scheme until next year

First Minister ditches Greens controversial deposit return scheme until next year

19 April 2023

Humza Yousaf was making a major policy announcement just minutes after Fergus Ewing labelled the scheme a ‘green poll tax’


DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

18 April 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed today's news from the Scottish Government, but environmental campaign groups say it comes as a 'blow'.


Move to allow councils to raise council tax paid on empty and second homes

Move to allow councils to raise council tax paid on empty and second homes

Move to allow councils to raise council tax paid on empty and second homes

18 April 2023

Local authorities could double full rate on second homes from April 2024 if approved


Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

17 April 2023

Scottish Labour claims rural communities have been neglected by the Scottish Government after releasing figures that show a steep rise in poverty.


Emma Roddick says she is a Highlands and Islands MSP first after becoming a minister

Emma Roddick says she is a Highlands and Islands MSP first after becoming a minister

Emma Roddick says she is a Highlands and Islands MSP first after becoming a minister

17 April 2023

She will take on the for equalities, migration, and refugees in First Minister Humza Yousaf's government


Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

08 April 2023

ANGRY residents have accused energy bosses of trying to "industrialise the Highlands" after they gathered to protest plans for major new power lines.


Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

04 April 2023

Rhoda Grant's pledge came at a reception marking the anniversary of a report warning that MND patients are waiting too long for accessible housing.


Highland anger over 'shameful' ditching of tourism role by new SNP leader

Highland anger over 'shameful' ditching of tourism role by new SNP leader

Highland anger over 'shameful' ditching of tourism role by new SNP leader

30 March 2023

Humza will have taxpayers pay for party's 'independence' lobbying through new minister


First Minister accused of creating a government of 'vibes' not delivery

First Minister accused of creating a government of 'vibes' not delivery

First Minister accused of creating a government of 'vibes' not delivery

30 March 2023

None of the top jobs even mention housing, transport or local government


Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

30 March 2023

She says 'I’d never be as impolite about any such offer as has been attributed'


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