Orkney abattoir meeting with Agriculture Minister Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 20.11.2024] Following today’s meeting between Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie and local MSPs and stakeholders in Orkney about a potential new abattoir in Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston, who chaired the meeting, said: “No one in Orkney needs convincing of the merits of a new abattoir, but it is important that other organisations, such as the... Holyrood News
Update on Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP’s questions to Health Secretary on Skye urgent care cover 14th May 2024 After his question to the Scottish Government about the health incidents and lack of urgent care in North Skye over the weekend was not selected for today’s... Local News
Jamie on the health incidents on Skye over the weekend 13th May 2024 Responding to the health incidents on Skye over the weekend, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “My thoughts are with all those involved... Local News
The closure of Lerwick’s TSB branch 8th May 2024 Following the announcement that the TSB branch in Lerwick will close in September 2024, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: "TSB's decision to... Local News
Jamie on the impact of SNP’s broadband failure 3rd May 2024 Responding to news that nearly 150,000 Scottish premises are missing out on a key SNP pledge to deliver superfast broadband to every home and business... Holyrood News
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s wildfire warning 3rd May 2024 Responding to the latest warning from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service about the increased risk of wildfires, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro... Holyrood News
Jamie on SNP Leadership Contest 2nd May 2024 Following the announcement of John Swinney's bid to win the SNP leadership contest, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “The very least the... Holyrood News
Jamie secures cross-party support for Holyrood debate on wood-burner ban 30th April 2024 > The Highlands and Islands MSP’s Scottish Parliament motion highlighting the vital role of wood-burning stoves in rural and island communities has obtained the... Holyrood News
Humza Yousaf’s resignation and its impact on the Highlands and Islands 29th April 2024 > Jamie Halcro Johnston said Yousaf's time in office had been marked by failed legislation and unfulfilled promises, notably the delayed dualling of the A9... Holyrood News
Anger at FM's refusal to meet Portree Hospital campaigners 25th April 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed that his request for senior Scottish Government ministers to meet with local... Holyrood News
