A new pledge calling on politicians from all political parties to support the Scottish fishing industry’s demand that “full control of UK waters be taken back from the EU”, has received backing from Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron.

The pledge asks politicians to;

A new direct flight service between Edinburgh and Islay has been warmly welcomed by two local politicians as a “major boost for the Islay and Jura economies”.

I had another very successful surgery today in Tarbert. It was great to speak to so many of my constituents.

Two local politicians have come together to call for more action from the SNP Government over the problem of potholes and crumbling roads in local island communities.

Concerns have been raised over the SNP Government’s failure to deliver a new suicide strategy, despite promising that it would be ready by the end of June.

It means Scotland has been without a suicide strategy for a year-and-a-half, with the previous plan running out in 2016.

A roundtable meeting focussing on the science and awareness of Lyme Disease was held in the Scottish Parliament this week.

Concerns have been raised over the announcement by dairy firm First Milk that it is to sell its creameries in Campbeltown and on Arran.

On Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week (23-29 April) MS Society Scotland were in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the important role research plays in the lives of people affected by MS.

A decision to save a range of local services from possible cutbacks was welcomed by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron.

The new GP contract that was agreed between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland has faced criticism over its lack of “rural proofing”, say Argyll constituents.