Politics

Rhoda Grant's pledge came at a reception marking the anniversary of a report warning that MND patients are waiting too long for accessible housing.

An Easter Ross MP wants governments to 'ease the burden of bureaucracy on farmers' to reflect a growing trend in agriculture.

She says 'I’d never be as impolite about any such offer as has been attributed'

None of the top jobs even mention housing, transport or local government

Being forced to back two Greens policies she disagrees with could have been at the heart of the decision

Social care...has always been seen as the Cinderella service and...now needs to be elevated and given far more prominence.

When Kate Forbes declared her intention to stand in the SNP leadership contest on February 20, many felt she was already the candidate to beat.

People in the Highlands will be looking to the new leader to take up concerns over the impact of the centralisation of 999 services.

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.

THE NEWLY elected SNP leader and health secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to review maternity services in the north of Scotland.

Beaten leadership candidate Kate Forbes led congratulations to Humza Yousaf after his election as new SNP leader and likely Scottish First Minister.

Humza Yousaf was today elected the leader of the Scottish National Party – but what does that mean for Highland businesses?

The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest after an intense five week election following the shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon in February.

The process to install Scotland’s sixth First Minister

Highland MSP Kate Forbes, one of three bidding to become Scotland's next First Minister, today outlined how she intends to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.

Campaigners say the infrastructure will be there for generations and meaningful dialogue over routing and methods is vital.

Sir Keir Starmer was struck by the sense of pride among the Beatrice offshore wind farm workforce as he set out Labour's renewable energy ambitions.

She says 'finally, perhaps, the Highlands feel like they're being represented on the the national stage'

Safety concerns with centralised emergency services and call handling raised with First Minister hopefuls.