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All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Jamie Stone MP and Highlands Westminster Candidate, Angus MacDonald.

Lochaber Ideas Week 2023
Angus MacDonald

Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week

Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week had a star-studded panel who tackled issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, poor infrastructure to support our buoyant tourism sector, and the shortage of skills.

AMD
7 Dec 2023
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Angus MacDonald

Give power to the people

I have been a Highland Councillor for eight months now and am really enjoying it, learning about issues at schools, roads, the local economy and care sector, amongst many other subjects.

AMD
4 Jul 2023
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Scottish News

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

1,197 suspected drug deaths in 2023

Responding to new Police Scotland figures showing that there were 1,197 suspected drug deaths between January and December 2023, which is a 10% increase compared to 2022, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

12 Mar 2024
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UK News

Alexei Navalny on a march in memory of politician Boris Nemtsov, who was killed in Russia. Image: Michał Siergiejevicz
International Affairs

The Death of Alexei Navalny

Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.

CJ
17 Mar 2024
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A hand in a plastic glove is using a flask to collect a sample from standing water
Environment

Are you drinking what we’re drinking?

Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.

TF
16 Mar 2024
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Photograph showing three people from behind, the person on the left has his hands in the air, the people are watching a football match on TV, the match is out of focus.
Latest UK News

Sport for the People

The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.

TF
16 Mar 2024
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