Politics

In the spotlight are the problems of depopulation and housing shortages in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross

GEORGIA Strachan, Labour's candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, says independence or the status quo aren't the answer to Scotland's problems.

TEN per cent of the health budget will be ring-fenced for mental health if the Tories win power at Holyrood, the party's Moray candidate has pledged.

GROWTH not lockdowns are needed to kickstart the north-east economy, says Freedom Alliance candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast Jason Duncan

CONSERVATIVE candidate and Armed Forces veteran Mark Findlater has welcomed a series of pledges by the party to support Scotland's military personnel.

We need fair investment in the north-east, says Banffshire and Buchan Coast Conservative candidate Mark Findlater.

SNP Banffshire and Buchan Coast candidate Karen Adam says the SNP has the radical policies to pull the north-east out of the pandemic.

SCOTTISH Labour candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast urges bold action to create jobs

A POLL has shown the SNP on course to win a majority in the Scottish Parliament elections.

The Freedom Alliance party has announced Jason Duncan as it is candidate for the MSP seat in Banffshire and Buchan Coast.

A TOTAL of 16 parties and two individual candidates are vying for seats in the North East regional list.

Georgia Strachan, Labour candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, highlights tackling inequality as an election priority.

Conservative candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast Mark Findlater wants to ensure local communities are heard in the Scottish Parliament.

SNP candidate sets out her stall for the election.

VOTERS in the May 6 Scottish Parliament election will be asked to cast two votes to select new MSPs.

Mr Lochhead said he is "delighted" to be the SNP's candidate in Moray.

CONSERVATIVE hopeful sets out his credentials for MSP job.

SIX candidates are to contest the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat at the Scottish Parliament election on May 6.

UKIP, SNP, Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Labour candidates will compete for the seat.

LABOUR candidate in Moray reveals five point plan.