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
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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
Stone raises concerns over staff vacancies in Highland schools under the SNP
“Scotland’s education system used to be the envy of the world. However, under this SNP Government, we have witnessed the significant and continuous decline in education standards across the country.
25 Jul 2024
Stone signs WASPI Parliamentary Motion
“WASPI women are dying without the DWP admitting to their errors. Without any acknowledgement of the impact that this has had on their lives and without compensation.
18 Jul 2024
Local News
Jamie Stone reacts to King's Speech
'I would strongly encourage the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to look at projects like the Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and I would invite him to come north as soon as possible to see for himself what is being done there.'
17 Jul 2024
Scottish News
SNP has given up on mental health worker pledge
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP cannot be trusted with another term in government, as parliamentary questions confirmed that they have abandoned a pledge to deliver 1,000 extra mental health workers.
1 May 2026
Scots demand crack down on illicit vape shops
New polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals 3 in 5 Brits want to see more power to control the number of vape shops on their high street, with the figures even higher among Scots, as the party calls for a crackdown on cowboy vendors and effo
1 May 2026
Highland seats swinging to the Lib Dems
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to the Highland Swing in Killiecrankie to outline how Highland seats are swinging towards the Liberal Democrats and away from the SNP after years of neglect from the Scottish Gover
1 May 2026
Greene responds to Offord comments on antisemitism
Responding to Lord Malcolm Offord’s comments about the Golders Green attack, Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Inverclyde Jamie Greene said:
30 Apr 2026
Cole-Hamilton brands SNP squeamish on defence
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth site to set out his party’s commitment to keeping the UK safe and creating skilled jobs across Scotland by putting defence at the heart of new industrial and sk
30 Apr 2026
Scottish Lib Dems make manifesto pledge to roll out national lung cancer screening programme
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has pledged to roll out a national lung cancer screening programme, as part of a wider package of support to cut waiting times for cancer patients and save lives.
30 Apr 2026
UK News
Environment & Nature
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024