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What is the answer to growing state pension bill?

18 October 2025
What is the answer to growing state pension bill?

What is the answer to growing state pension bill?

18 October 2025

Columnist David Stewart ponders what next month’s Budget might mean for pensioners in the Highlands.


Highland development has made major strides - but there is still more to be done

04 October 2025
Highland development has made major strides - but there is still more to be done

Highland development has made major strides - but there is still more to be done

04 October 2025

David Stewart considers how far the Highlands has come - and what more is needed to secure a positive future.


Changes needed to strengthen Holyrood for us all

23 August 2025
Changes needed to strengthen Holyrood for us all

Changes needed to strengthen Holyrood for us all

23 August 2025

Columnist David Stewart sets out how he believes the Scottish Parliament could be made to work better in the future.


Highlands punches above its weight on political front benches

09 August 2025
Highlands punches above its weight on political front benches

Highlands punches above its weight on political front benches

09 August 2025

David Stewart on how the north of Scotland has produced a wealth of political talent over the years.


A key part of Highland industrial history with lessons for today

19 July 2025
A key part of Highland industrial history with lessons for today

A key part of Highland industrial history with lessons for today

19 July 2025

David Stewart learns about the history of the fabrication industry on the Moray Firth.


‘Climate change risks are not going away any time soon’

05 July 2025
‘Climate change risks are not going away any time soon’

‘Climate change risks are not going away any time soon’

05 July 2025

Former MP and MSP David Stewart reflects on what is causing wild fires and flooding in his latest column.


How did we fix our creaking care service?

22 June 2025
How did we fix our creaking care service?

How did we fix our creaking care service?

22 June 2025

David Stewart on the challenges of care in the Highlands.


Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

16 May 2025
Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

16 May 2025

Farage has spent months courting traditional Labour voters and argued earlier this year that he was “on the side of working people”. But is he?


Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

26 April 2025
Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

26 April 2025

I have supported Inverness Caley Thistle since their first game and shared in their highs and lows, almost like an extension of everyday family life.


Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

12 April 2025
Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

12 April 2025

President Trump’s recent Executive Order creates worldwide stooshie.


How SNP stalwart Fergus Ewing’s slow-burn resentment turned to full-flame anger

28 March 2025
How SNP stalwart Fergus Ewing’s slow-burn resentment turned to full-flame anger

How SNP stalwart Fergus Ewing’s slow-burn resentment turned to full-flame anger

28 March 2025

His anger over the failure to upgrade the A9 and A96 was a genuine and authentic reaction, says our columnist.


‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

14 March 2025
‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

‘Has the Doomsday clock moved closer to midnight?’

14 March 2025

Will a rush to more nuclear weapons result from President Trump’s stance on Ukraine?


Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

22 February 2025
Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

22 February 2025

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth across the Highlands next month, when the Highland Council sets the council tax increase from April.


Can you spot the difference between artificial intelligence and our politicians?

03 February 2025
Can you spot the difference between artificial intelligence and our politicians?

Can you spot the difference between artificial intelligence and our politicians?

03 February 2025

Local SNP MP Graham Leadbetter has admitted that he uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help write his speeches.


Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

18 January 2025
Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

Scotland’s MSPs should not be able to hide on attendance

18 January 2025

Attendance at parliament is an essential prerequisite of being an elected member and serving your local constituents.


Political reads for the festive season

21 December 2024
Political reads for the festive season

Political reads for the festive season

21 December 2024

Our ex-politician columnist on this year’s top political page-turners.


What might Trump election mean for the Highlands?

17 November 2024
What might Trump election mean for the Highlands?

What might Trump election mean for the Highlands?

17 November 2024

Since watching my first John Wayne movie in childhood, I have been an Americanophile.


Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed by Highland drivers and businesses

31 October 2024
Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed by Highland drivers and businesses

Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed by Highland drivers and businesses

31 October 2024

Former Labour MP David Stewart reflects on yesterday’s Budget in our Politics Matters column.


DAVID STEWART: Why do government building projects take so long and cost so much?

19 October 2024
DAVID STEWART: Why do government building projects take so long and cost so much?

DAVID STEWART: Why do government building projects take so long and cost so much?

19 October 2024

Why do governments, north and south of the border, struggle so much with building infrastructure on time and on budget?


DAVID STEWART: Highland housing crisis is ‘staggering and depressing’

06 October 2024
DAVID STEWART: Highland housing crisis is ‘staggering and depressing’

DAVID STEWART: Highland housing crisis is ‘staggering and depressing’

06 October 2024

Funding for affordable housing and turbo-charging planning decisions could make a difference, says our columnist.


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