Ian Blackford MP
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 17 2023
Campaign for Gaza ceasefire “not over” says Blackford Skye and Lochalsh’s MP Ian Blackford has the campaign to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is not over despite the defeat of a motion by the SNP in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Fifty six Labour MPs defied the party whip and voted for the SNP […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 14 2023
Blackford commissioned report seeks to unlock Scottish economy potential A new independent report outlining vast opportunities to deliver sustainable economic growth in Scotland has been published today The roadmap for a Scottish Green industrial strategy, which was commissioned by Skye and Lochalsh’s MP Ian Blackford, has been led Sir Martin Donnelly the former Permanent Secretary […]
LOCAL NEWS 19TH APRIL 2023
Rural Delivery Plan unveiled in new government strategy Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison has committed to publishing a Rural Delivery Plan by 2026 as part of the Scottish Government’s new vision for the country. On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy: Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership – A fresh start during […]
LOCAL NEWS 18 APRIL 2023
Bòrd Na Gàidhlig express serious concerns over HPMA plans Scotland’s principal body for Gaelic language and culture has cited serious concerns over the proposed plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas. The Scottish Goverment consultation on its plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas by 2026 closed on Monday 17th April. Scotland’s current MPA network […]
Possibility of reopening of Portree Post Office being explored
Post Office Counters Ltd has this afternoon said it is exploring the possibility of reopening the Portree post office branch with a temporary postmaster. The statement from the company, which is responsible for the operations of post office counters business and services, follows on from the temporary closure of the Skye capital service last week. […]
Portree harbour bid rejection a “massive blow”
The rejection of an ambitious £50 million bid to transform Portree’s historic waterfront has been described as “a massive blow” to the island capital by a Skye councillor. The proposal led by the Portree and Braes Community Trust was submitted by the Highland Council in July 2022 to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. […]
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