Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Jamie Stone MP and Highlands Westminster Candidate, Angus MacDonald.
Angus MacDonald
Businessman blames Slater for collapsed sale
A businessman and councillor who helped facilitate a prospective deal to regenerate a A-listed island castle has questioned Lorna Slater's assertion that she had "very little involvement in the collapsed sale."
CW
10 Apr 2024
Angus MacDonald
Hospitality sector on its knees
Visitor numbers in the Highlands have been high since Covid. However, summer's busy roads and crowded cafés disguise a major problem within the hospitality industry.
AMD
3 Mar 2024
Angus MacDonald
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision to help keep youngsters in the Highlands from moving away for better employment opportunities. Article from The Herald, Tuesday 30th January.
GMK
3 Feb 2024
Angus MacDonald
The issue with our roads
Last week, campaign group Round Our Way took advantage of National Potholes day to inform us that the number of potholes in Scotland had risen by nearly 50% over the last year to a five year high.
AMD
21 Jan 2024
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
Scottish News
Cole-Hamilton speaks after more days of turmoil for Humza Yousaf
Speaking after more days of turmoil for Humza Yousaf, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
18 Apr 2024
Scot Lib Dems respond to SNP and Greens ditching climate change targets
Responding to the SNP and Greens ditching Scotland’s climate change targets, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
18 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton urges SNP Government to deliver transparency on Russian land ownership
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today urged the SNP-Green Government to deliver full transparency over who owns land in Scotland during a questions session in the Scottish Parliament.
17 Apr 2024
McArthur welcomes assisted dying bill being assigned to health committee
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the news that the Scottish Parliament's health committee has been assigned as the lead committee for scrutinising his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
17 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton: SNP are leaving A&E in state of permacrisis
Responding to new figures showing only 62.1% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 7th April, while 3,627 people waited over 8 hours and 1,723 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokes
16 Apr 2024
Scottish Liberal Democrats table motion on Edinburgh Jazz Bar closure
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today criticised the SNP-Green Government for failing to do enough to support Scotland’s hospitality and culture sectors, as he tabled a motion on the closure of the Edinburgh Jazz Bar.
16 Apr 2024
UK News
LGBT+
10 years celebrating love
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
ED
29 Mar 2024
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
Liberal Democrat Leader rallies his party ahead of this year's General Election.
LD
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
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
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
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
RF
16 Mar 2024