Stone Sets Out Mission to Secure High Quality Employment in The Far North

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Stone Sets Out Mission to Secure High Quality Employment in The Far North

Far North MP, Jamie Stone, this week attended a debate on rural depopulation – secured by Torcuil Crichton, MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.  Research has projected a decline in Scotland’s population from 2033, with remote and rural areas – such as the Highlands – likely to suffer the most.  In the debate, Mr Stone highlighted employment as a major fact in reversing depopulation.  Commenting, Mr Stone said:  “For rural and remote communities, depopu…