The Latest Breaking News from Mairi McAllan

Government drops Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Minister says a new way forward will be developed with a view to making Scotland 'nature-positive' by 2030

Insider UK · Jun 29, 2023

Scottish Government dumps plan to ban fishing along 10% of coastline following backlash

Mairi McAllan, the Net Zero Secretary, said she had listened to the concerns from rural communities over the controversial plan.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Controversial HPMA plan scrapped in current form by SNP minister

MAIRI McAllan has announced highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will no longer be implemented by the Scottish Government in 10 per cent of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Ferry disruption ‘catastrophic’ for South Uist, Holyrood debate hears

Ferry cancellations have been “catastrophic” for South Uist, with one business owner saying it has had a bigger impact than the pandemic, an…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2023

Mairi McAllan to seek powers to extend range of HPMA designation from UK Government

THE Scottish Government is to request the transfer of powers to allow it designate Highly Protected Marine Areas beyond the currently imposed limit…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

Galloway MSP Makes fresh calls for Scottish Government to drop Highly Protected Marine Areas plan

Finlay Carson has waded into the debate by pointing out that even SNP politicians were against the plan

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Scottish Government set for third clash with Westminster this year over Highly Protected Marine Areas

Mairi McAllan said the Scottish Government intends 'to seek powers to designate Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scottish waters beyond 12 nautical miles'.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister

MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Stopping all future North Sea activity 'wrong', says Mairi McAllan

A SCOTTISH Government minister has said that stopping all future activity in the North Sea would be “wrong” and could threaten the country’s…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

SNP issue response to Fiona Bruce's 'constant' Question Time interruptions

THE SNP have issued a response to Fiona Bruce’s “constant interruptions” on Thursday night’s Question Time.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023