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Edward Mountain MSP

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Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for the Highlands and Islands

Since 2016 Edward has campaigned successfully to protect the Union and improve health care, education, and infrastructure across the region.

So far he has travelled over 60,000 miles across the Highlands, helping over 7,000 constituents, holding over 1,100 meetings and over 400 advice surgeries.

Edward’s top priorities for the Highlands and Islands are:

  • Relentlessly stand up for and help constituents.
  • Support, protect and enhance NHS Highland and reduce waiting times.
  • Create more jobs and rebuild the Highland economy.
  • Deliver better links to the Highlands by improving broadband, roads, rail, buses and air links.
  • Bring real-life experience and a common sense approach to Scottish politics.

Follow Edward on Facebook at @EdMountainMSP, on Twitter at 1edmountain and on his parliamentary website www.edwardmountainmsp.scot.

Before entering politics Edward enjoyed a long career as a soldier. He joined the army in 1980 and his military service took him to Cyprus, Uganda, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Egypt. Edward left the army in 1992 but continued to serve as a reservist for a further six years.

After leaving the army, Edward went on to qualify as a chartered surveyor in 1997, becoming a senior partner for a firm based in Inverness in 2006.

In 2007, Edward returned home to farm and runs a herd of 180 pedigree Simmentals and grows 300 acres of barley.

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Follow Edward on Facebook at @EdMountainMSP, on Twitter at @1edmountain and on his parliamentary website www.edwardmountainmsp.scot.

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Edward Mountain MSP

"I'm looking forward to my summer surgery tour after my cancer diagnosis"

Friday, 24 June, 2022

Column originally published in The Inverness Courier, 24 June 2022

 

I am delighted to announce the return of my summer surgery tour. I am looking forward to being back on the road meeting with constituents and businesses across our region.

Edward Mountain MSP

First Minister urged to hold debate following rise in NHS workplace bullying

Thursday, 23 June, 2022

The First Minister was today challenged by Edward Mountain MSP to keep the Scottish Government’s ‘twice-made promise’ to debate the findings of John Sturrock QC’s report into bullying within NHS Highland.

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Figures show workplace bullying remains an issue in NHS Highland

Tuesday, 21 June, 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has expressed his “deep concern” at new figures which show that workplace bullying in NHS Highland remains a challenge.

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"Astounding that £50k was spent on sham launch ceremony for vessel 801" says Edward Mountain MSP

Monday, 20 June, 2022

Reacting to the revelation that £50,000 was spent on the launching ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox, a vessel which remains unfinished to this day, Edward Mountain MSP commented:

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Edward Mountain MSP welcomes NHS Highland's decision to increase use of local hospitals to reduce waiting times

Saturday, 11 June, 2022

NHS Highland have announced plans to send patients to local hospitals in Wick, Oban and Fort William to receive treatment to ensure the waiting times backlog is reduced.

Edward Mountain MSP said:

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Empower farmers to deal with high costs by accelerating new farming policy, says Edward Mountain MSP

Thursday, 9 June, 2022

Edward Mountain MSP has urged the Scottish Government to “act with urgency and more openness” about the development of the new farming policy, due to be drafted next year.

Edward Mountain

Edward Mountain MSP letter to the readers of the P&J regarding the future of the Highland PICT team

Tuesday, 7 June, 2022

**Letter originally published in The Press and Journal on 3 June 2022:

Dear Editor,

Edward Mountain

Edward Mountain MSP 'bitterly disappointed' following fresh delays to opening of National Treatment Centre in Inverness

Monday, 30 May, 2022

NHS Highland have confirmed that the long-awaited opening of the National Treatment Centre in Inverness will be delayed from 9 December 2022 to 3 April 2023.

Edward Mountain MSP commented:

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Edward Mountain MSP raises concerns about rural community pharmacies under threat of closure due to workforce challenges

Monday, 23 May, 2022

**Article originally published in The Inverness Courier, 20 May 2022

In recent years, the Highlands has seen a reduction in local high street services, whether that is the closure of rural bank branches or post offices. Each closure has been a huge blow to our rural communities.

Edward Mountain

Raigmore Hospital shouldn't accept Moray mums until SNP Government promises are met, writes Edward Mountain MSP

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

**Article originally published in The Press & Journal, 16 May 2022

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10 Drummond Street, Inverness, IV1 1QD

edward.mountain.msp@parliament.scot

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