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Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Neil MacKay’s firm has gone from insulating three to four homes per week to one or two a year.

Contractor: Insulation debacle is ‘unbelievable’

The islands housing stock is harder to insulate which means Scotland-wide schemes are unsuitable and leads to increased electricity costs

Islands face growing fuel poverty crisis

Angus MacNeil: Wrong to leave so many families in financial stress

WICAS warns of a coming financial ‘perfect storm’

The beauty of the isles is too much of a lure for some on the mainland - despite a 'No Travel' order and other restrictions in lockdown.

Should the Isles be protected with similar restrictions to enforced quarantine?

Maree Todd MSP has rounded on what she says is the UK Government's failure

MSP slams UK government for leaving industry on the hook!

MSP Alasdair Allan has presented his Gaelic report.

MSP presents community Gaelic report

Alasdair Allan MSP says to add a hard or no deal Brexit into the mix would be 'madness' at this time.

Western Isles MSP calls for Brexit extension amidst Covid concerns

The MSP has claimed that some people are so desperate to live on the island that land with views is being sold at ridiculous prices.

MSP claims that lack of housing is a real problem

Perhaps this year Covid will make more of us take a step back and reconsider the real meaning of Christmas.

Local MSP backs the ‘Give a Gift, Light up a Life’ project

Alasdair Allan is holding a series of conversation on Gaelic

MSP announces dates for conversations
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has announced the dates for a series of community conversations on Gaelic’s future as a community language in the Outer Hebrides. Meetings for Tiree and Staffin, Isle of Skye, are being organised by Michael Russell MSP and Kate Forbes MSP.

Alasdair Allan MSP urges applicants not to delay.

MSP urges residents to apply for the new £500 grant

Alasdair Allan MSP wants to see a mobile testing unit set up on Uist, similar to the many units already operating on the mainland.

Western Isles MSP calls for mobile coronavirus testing unit on Uist

Fourteen people have tested positive for Covid-19 so far in the latest outbreak on Uist.

Western Isles MSP expresses concerns over South Uist coronavirus cases

Alasdair Allan MSP had outlined several concerns which have been raised by community members.

Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP raises concerns over jobs and the local economy in Benb...

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP says the Programme for Government contains a number of commitments aimed at ensuring a strong economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic.

Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP backs Government’s programme and calls for more public ...

Alasdair Allan MSP commented: “The Islands Deal is an exceptional and long-awaited chance to invest in transformational projects in Scotland’s islands."

MSP welcomes Islands’ investment pot

Western Isles’ MSP welcomes reintroduction of Stornoway to Inverness flights

Douglas Ross has resigned from Boris Johnson's cabinet (Getty Images)

Here's everything you need to know about Douglas Ross and why he resigned over D...

Western Isles’ 255 carers in line for extra payment

More measures to transport Island patients

MSP welcomes support for fishing

Western Isles MSP welcomes convergence payments

MSP welcomes “intervention” in Uist dental plan

Pictured at the meeting are: Councillor Donald Manford, Brian Currie, Theresa Irving, Alasdair Allan MSP, Paul Wheelhouse MSP and Donald Joseph Maclean.

MSP hosts a meeting in parliament on Island ferry

Alasdair Allan MSP said: The delays to the delivery of these vessels have been unacceptable."

MSP questions government on new Island ferries

At the tables at last night's count. News filtered through the hall early on in the process that the SNP were ahead in the race.

General Election - Western Isles MSP hails “emphatic” MacNeil victory

MSP raises St Brendans issue with Health Secretary
Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan raised the issue of the replacement of St Brendan’s hospital and care home on the Isle of Barra with Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP during yesterday’s (Wednesday) session of the Scottish Parliament.

MSP says the larger power cable for Western Isles is “still to play for”

Carloway Broch repair uncertainty as concerns are raised about the impact on tou...

MSP demands resolution on future of Islands’ chemotherapy transportation

The Western Isles MSP started a campaign on this issue after being inspired by the success which the Irish language had on Duolingo.

Scottish Gaelic coming to Duolingo

MSP welcomes move to tackle child poverty in the Islands

MSP asks people to take part in events on bus service changes

Western Isles MSP hails SNP victory in Islands and across Scotland

MSP raises the idea of reserved ferry travel for islanders

MSP Alasdair Allan asked how the new scheme will operate in Island areas.

Deposit Return scheme must also work for the Islands says MSP

MSP questions minister on Barra ferry repairs

Western Isles are still your home say parliamentarians

NHS Lothian will be rolling out free wi-fi services between July and the end of the year.

Healthy level of wi-fi service for local hospitals

Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan.

MSP chairs Uist meeting on ferries

MSP welcomes delivery charges crackdown

MSP urges authorities to reject dental hub model

There will be less choice for passengers flying from Stornoway to Glasgow.

MSP is disappointed by end of air competition on Glasgow flights

MSP Alasdair Allan

Budget will protect public services and boost broadband in Isles says MSP
Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed the Draft Budget announcement from Finance Secretary Derek Mackay for the positive effect it will have on the Western Isles.

Francesca's winning design

MSP announces Christmas Card Competition Winner

RBS will retain ATM but still intend to close bank in Barra

MSP slams Barra RBS closure

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan

MSP raises concerns about air service

MSP moves to safeguard Islands tax exemption

Government programme will deliver for Islands says MSP

Fears over mobile library future

Donald Cameron MSP

MSP urges locals to support '˜Frank's Law'

Another vessel is needed on the popular Stornoway to Ullapool route as the Loch Seaforth vessel (pictured) is often at full capacity in the summer months.

MSP welcomes positive news on second ferry

MSP raises concerns over physiotherapy provision