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Maree Todd marks Challenge Poverty Week by praising SNP record on affordable homes

Maree Todd has highlighted the SNP’s record on housing, with over 8000 social and affordable homes having been built in the Highlands since 2007.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

He says ‘the SNP government has spent every one of its 17 years in power trying and failing to address the issue of delayed discharge’.

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.

RHODA GRANT: No quick fix for delays on Far North Line

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

She says ‘one of Labour’s very first decisions’ was to scrap winter fuel payments leaving over 800,000 pensioners with less money to heat their homes.

Thurso councillor Struan Mackie ditches Conservative party

Far north councillor Struan Mackie has resigned from the Conservative party as well as departing the Conservative group at Highland Council.

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

A fiery meeting saw broad support to provide a live map of proposals, support community councils and clarity on local impacts.

Caithness roads deteriorating ‘despite extra cash’ says councillor

The far north’s notoriety as a pothole hotspot is safe for the foreseeable future.

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.

ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP met with Iain Gregory from Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT), earlier this month to discuss healthcare issues in the far north.

Maree Todd highlights ‘substantial progress’ in condition of school buildings under SNP

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross has welcomed the “major improvements” made by the SNP Scottish Government to the school estate.

MP calls for rethink after ‘illogical’ decision to overlook Cromarty Firth as GB Energy base

The decision to base the new state-owned firm GB Energy in Aberdeen has been condemned as “very disappointing and backward-looking” by Jamie Stone.

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Maree Todd marks Challenge Poverty Week by praising SNP record on affordable homes

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Delayed discharge in the Highlands is almost three times worse than nationally

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

RHODA GRANT: No quick fix for delays on Far North Line

RHODA GRANT: No quick fix for delays on Far North Line

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

Thurso councillor Struan Mackie ditches Conservative party

Thurso councillor Struan Mackie ditches Conservative party

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Caithness roads deteriorating ‘despite extra cash’ says councillor

Caithness roads deteriorating ‘despite extra cash’ says councillor

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd highlights ‘substantial progress’ in condition of school buildings under SNP

Maree Todd highlights ‘substantial progress’ in condition of school buildings under SNP

MP calls for rethink after ‘illogical’ decision to overlook Cromarty Firth as GB Energy base

MP calls for rethink after ‘illogical’ decision to overlook Cromarty Firth as GB Energy base

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