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Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023
Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023

The MSP launches astonishing attack saying 'in the old SNP it was always expected that country and constituency would come first.'


BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023
BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says 'I choose to defend my constituents and let the cards fall as they will.'


ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'


Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023
Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023

Sources within the party confirm the new date as it is expected he will lose the whip for a week.


Almost 1400 Highland pupils are going to schools containing dangerous concrete

25 September 2023
Almost 1400 Highland pupils are going to schools containing dangerous concrete

Almost 1400 Highland pupils are going to schools containing dangerous concrete

25 September 2023

LibDem Westminster candidate Angus MacDonald says ‘it baffles me' the government was aware but did not put money aside to deal with it.


Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

25 September 2023
Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

Bid by Aviemore developer to build 165 homes at Inshes is met with objections

25 September 2023

But the community council fears the 'commercial nature of the development' poses flooding risks and school capacity concerns.


Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

21 September 2023
Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

Highland Council leaves union in the dark over budget that could cost jobs

21 September 2023

A GMB spokesman says 'waiting until the webcast and the official report is not the most opportune time to release this sort of information.'


WATCH: MSPs raise St Clement's and Beauly schools in the Scottish Parliament

21 September 2023
WATCH: MSPs raise St Clement's and Beauly schools in the Scottish Parliament

WATCH: MSPs raise St Clement's and Beauly schools in the Scottish Parliament

21 September 2023

Kate Forbes says 'All of them are in a dire state of disrepair while Jamie Halcro Johnston slammed the 'make do and mend approach.'


WATCH: Highland Council school funding cuts raised THREE TIMES in Holyrood

21 September 2023
WATCH: Highland Council school funding cuts raised THREE TIMES in Holyrood

WATCH: Highland Council school funding cuts raised THREE TIMES in Holyrood

21 September 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant labelled the government response 'an insult' as a glimmer of hope emerges for Charleston Academy.


UHI colleges set to strike next month amid stand-off with employers

21 September 2023
UHI colleges set to strike next month amid stand-off with employers

UHI colleges set to strike next month amid stand-off with employers

21 September 2023

A UNISON official says 'we are heading for the worst year for industrial unrest in the sector in living memory.'


Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023
Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

Claims Highland Council cuts are pushing striking non-teaching staff to the limit

21 September 2023

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.


Highland Council left red-faced after posting Aberdeen FC content online

20 September 2023
Highland Council left red-faced after posting Aberdeen FC content online

Highland Council left red-faced after posting Aberdeen FC content online

20 September 2023

The posts come just days before the Staggies visit Pittodrie in the Scottish Premiership.


Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

20 September 2023
Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

Fergus Ewing’s disciplinary hearing postponed amid reports the MSP has Covid

20 September 2023

The SNP says a new date has not been determined but it will be set following Mr Ewing's recovery.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: First Minister missed the chance to 'reinvigorate' the SNP

19 September 2023

He argues Humza Yousaf's first Programme for Government was 'long, of little substance, and offered nothing new for the Highlands.'


REVEALED: See how your councillor voted on vital schools funding

18 September 2023
REVEALED: See how your councillor voted on vital schools funding

REVEALED: See how your councillor voted on vital schools funding

18 September 2023

Ten school projects were halted and the capital budget shrunk by more than £127 million.


Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023
Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

Highland Council redundancies risk due to estimated £46m-£70m gap

18 September 2023

Council leader Raymond Bremner warns cuts aimed at closing the budget gap would 'yet again be unprecedented.'


Highland Council should have shown 'solidarity' and not 'shred' funding for 10 schools

17 September 2023
Highland Council should have shown 'solidarity' and not 'shred' funding for 10 schools

Highland Council should have shown 'solidarity' and not 'shred' funding for 10 schools

17 September 2023

Alasdair Christie argued 'today is not the day to take the money away from these schools, today is the day to show some solidarity.'


Greens councillor Chris Ballance claims 'this administration values roads ahead of schools – cars before kids'

16 September 2023
Greens councillor Chris Ballance claims 'this administration values roads ahead of schools – cars before kids'

Greens councillor Chris Ballance claims 'this administration values roads ahead of schools – cars before kids'

16 September 2023

He was speaking in response to the capital programme as the new Charleston Academy was considered unaffordable along with nine others.


Highland Council’s finance boss says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

15 September 2023
Highland Council’s finance boss says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

Highland Council’s finance boss says ‘I think it is right that I personally apologise’

15 September 2023

He said the local authority’s inability to proceed with 10 new school building projects is ‘depressing’.


Financial reckoning sees Highland Council fall £233m short on infrastructure spending

15 September 2023
Financial reckoning sees Highland Council fall £233m short on infrastructure spending

Financial reckoning sees Highland Council fall £233m short on infrastructure spending

15 September 2023

Dire figures show the planned projects including 10 new schools totalled £566 million when just £343 million is affordable.


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