Jamie responds as Labour axe falls on Winter Fuel Payments Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 30.07.2024] Responding to Labour’s decision to make cuts to Winter Fuel Payments, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “Labour’s cut to Winter Fuel Payments could disproportionately hit pensioners across the Highlands and Islands, and particularly in those communities where heating bills and cases of fuel poverty are already higher than in the rest of... Holyrood News
Jamie seeks “honest answers” from ministers on A9 10th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has asked for Scottish Government ministers to come before MSPs and answer questions on the safety of the A9... Holyrood News
Jamie backs new Domestic Abuse Register Bill 29th August 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the introduction of a bill in the Scottish Parliament which would create a domestic abuse register... Holyrood News
Rail strikes threaten to leave Highlands “cut off” 15th June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP and shadow business and tourism minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that strike action by the RMT union later this month threatens... Local News
UK Government blocks Russian oil tanker from visiting Orkney 28th February 2022 Responding to today’s announcement by the UK Government that the Russian state-owned oil tanker NS Champion will be blocked from visiting Orkney, Highlands and... Local News
Comment on proposed closure of TSB branch in Fort William 30th November 2021 Commenting on the announcement by the TSB that it is proposing to close its branch in Fort William, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I... Local News
Jamie urges public support for new dog theft bill 25th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston hopes local people will join him in backing the introduction of a new law to tackle the growing problem of dog... Holyrood News
Jamie backs charity’s advice for dog owners during firework season 2nd November 2021 An MSP is backing advice from The Dogs Trust which helps dog-owners better support their pets during the coming fireworks season. Highlands and Islands MSP... Local News
STATEMENT: Closure of Virgin Money Stores 30th September 2021 Virgin Money have announced that they are to close three branches in the Highlands at Oban, Portree and Wick. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston... Local News
Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament 22nd September 2021 The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The... Local News