Politics

The Highland MSP says she is conscious of a ‘groundswell of support’ but she is still ‘weighing everything up’.

The leader of the Moray Liberal Democrats called for a Scottish election following the resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf yesterday.

Last week the ‘Safety of Rwanda Act’ was passed at Westminster. This bill might pass some people by because it may not “feel” like it affects them.

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.

A Highland MSP has lodged a motion in Holyrood seeking a debate on progress over dualling the A96 and building the Nairn bypass.

While colleagues rallied after Humza Yousaf’s resignation, opposition politicians have been quick to recount what they see as his failures in office.

While Kate Forbes is described as ‘by far and away the best person who can lead Scotland.’

The First Minister made frequent visits to the north to rebuild connections with the government after a period of inactivity.

Mr Yousaf was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.

Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.

Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.

The First Minister made numerous visits to the region to reach out to locals after the Sturgeon years.

The Conservative and Labour leaders are spearheading efforts to topple the First Minister who vowed to ‘fight on’.

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.

Pressure was mounting on the First Minister to ditch his coalition partners from backbench MSPs like Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.

Last week in Holyrood, the Scottish Government bowed to the inevitable. Climate change targets for 2030, always unachievable, have now been scrapped.

He says ‘ministers like the Greens’ Patrick Harvie completely overlook the practical need of many in rural areas.’

Ross Morrison wants to secure cash from sponsors early as the club appeals against the council’s refusal of a £3.4 million project.

MSP Rhoda Grant has branded pay as “clearly inadequate”.

Government should focus immediately on the key areas around offshore wind consenting and grid connections, says our columnist.