Why I will vote against Assisted Dying
Angus MacDonald sets out his reasons for opposing the Assisted Dying Bill
4 Nov 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Angus MacDonald Responds to Key Budget Announcements
Angus MacDonald calls upon the Scottish Government to use new funding from Westminster to improve infrastructure in the Highlands, including the Belford Hospital replacement, the Corran ferry, new schools in Inverness, and improvements to the A( and A82.
30 Oct 2024
Opinion - Health Minister visits Fort William
SNP Health Minister Neil Gray, fails to confirm that the Belford Hospital is at the top of his government's priority projects during a visit to Fort William.
28 Oct 2024
Renewable schemes must provide real benefit to Highland communities
MacDonald focuses in Maiden Speech on providing communities with real benefit from renewables in their area.
6 Sep 2024
Stone ‘thrilled’ with Flow Country’s World Heritage Status
"Many of us have long suspected that this unique habitat was probably of world importance - now we know that it most certainly is and has been recognised as such."
26 Jul 2024
MacDonald respond to fresh NHS buildings delay at Portree, Fort William and Inverness
“People are waiting an age for treatment but the SNP have poured cold water on essential new NHS buildings all across Scotland."
26 Jul 2024
Scottish News
Recall Parliament to address ferry crisis say Scottish Liberal Democrats
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today called for the Scottish Parliament to be recalled to address the crisis engulfing Scotland’s ferry network as communities in Argyll & Bute and up and down the west coast face yet more upheaval.
31 Mar 2026
If you’ve been to A&E, you shouldn’t trust Swinney
Responding to John Swinney’s misguided claims about the SNP’s record on health, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP said:
30 Mar 2026
Greene: Calamity Kemi should apologise for cheerleading Iran War which is sending prices soaring
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has today said that Kem Badenoch should use her visit to Scotland today to apologise for cheerleading US and Israeli strikes on Iran which have sent global energy prices soaring.
30 Mar 2026
Greens scrapping road projects will kill Highland communities
Responding to the news that the Scottish Greens would scrap road building projects, Scottish Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Inverness and Nairn Neil Alexander said:
30 Mar 2026
Davey: Lib Dems have the wind in our sails
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey have today declared that the wind is in the party’s sails as they took to the water on a visit in Edinburgh.
30 Mar 2026
606 fewer modern language teachers than when SNP came to power
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has today said that only his party have got a realistic plan to get Scottish education back to its best, as he revealed that there are now 606 fewer French and German teachers than when th
30 Mar 2026
UK News
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
Latest UK News
This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024