Politics

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

REACTION from Neil Alexander and James Hynam.

THE MSP said that it had been a “sad day” for the party following the announcement.

Mr Yousaf said was facing two motions of no confidence and the likelihood of being forced from office if he chose to stay.

MORAY MP Douglas Ross has had his say following the First Minister’s resignation announcement.

Mr Yousaf announced his resignation with a statement at noon.

Kate Forbes is a favourite to succeed him after Douglas Ross demanded he step down.

NHS Grampian’s “failed infrastructure” has been upgraded to the highest category — with funding half a billion pounds less than improvements bill.

DESPITE agreeing £36 million of cuts last month, NHS Grampian’s budget still has not been signed off by the Scottish Government.

MORAY MP Douglas Ross has urged local MSPs to back Scottish Conservative calls to scrap the “dangerous” Hate Crime Act.

NHS worker James Hynam is from Forres.

MORAY’S acute mental health ward does not meet standards designed to prevent patients hurting themselves, a meeting last week heard.

A MORAY teacher, who wishes to remain anonymous, said it has been a “nightmare” to stop the rise in pupils vaping.

HEALTH campaigners head back north boosted by cross-party support.

Moray Council's climate champion claims the local authority is not moving fast enough to improve the area's infrastructure.

MORAY MSP Richard Lochhead has been criticised for an £12,000 trip to a Los Angeles space conference in his role as a minister.

New stirring up of hatred offences for protected characteristics will include age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and trans-identity.

Column: Highs and lows of budget.

POLITICIANS across the political landscape have shared their views on our exclusive A96 investigation.

Lorraine Banks travelled to Holyrood to take part in a climate change People’s Panel.