Politics

David Stewart MSP says it is “a disgrace” that those in deprived communities are twice as likely to die with Covid-19 than those in wealthy areas.

Wick-based Sutherland Brothers Ltd will be represented at a meeting with the UK Treasury to discuss support for the tourism and hospitality industry.

A U-turn on voting procedures in the House of Commons has been hailed as "a victory for common sense" by north MP Jamie Stone.

Labour politician David Stewart – one of a small band to serve as a councillor, MP and MSP – is to retire at the next Scottish Parliament election.

Highland MP Drew Hendry is reminding businesses that the deadline to register employees for furlough is looming.

Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of trying to silence him over voting in the Commons, describing the new rules as "desperately unfair".

Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has called on the UK government to extend the Brexit transition period in light of coronavirus.

Thurso councillors think their ward has lost out on a council plan to create new social distancing paths and cycleways.

Wick among the places earmarked to benefit from a Highland-wide initiative to create safe walking and cycling pathways as a response to coronavirus.

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Gail Ross has added her voice to the growing calls for Boris Johnson to sack his senior adviser Dominic Cummings.

Jamie Stone and other north politicians have welcomed the decision by Moray MP Douglas Ross to stand down as a junior minister in the UK government.

North MP Jamie Stone has accused Dominic Cummings of "breathtaking arrogance" and insisted the Prime Minister's special adviser must resign.

North MP Jamie Stone has accused Boris Johnson of making a "fatal misjudgement" over his show of support for his special adviser Dominic Cummings.

The impact of coronavirus on Scotland’s transport services and the rural economy is to be investigated by MSPs.

Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone has backed a call by his party for European Union citizens to be given the automatic right to stay in the UK.

Highland MPs have united to express their dismay over a possible wave of tourists after Boris Johnson said people “can drive to other destinations”.

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has insisted the tourism industry needs urgent support from the UK Government.

Gail Ross has asked the Scottish Government if more powers will be given to local authorities to prevent people travelling needlessly to rural areas.

Highland politicians have urged cautioned over the idea that the north could become one of the first places to be eased out of lockdown measures.

Gail Ross has called on the UK Government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline to avoid a further economic hit on top of the Covid-19 crisis.