Angus MacDonald
A Rum deal
A gorgeous castle on a Hebridean island with a world class sea view and a decent skelp of land for sale at possibly as little as a £1. Tempted?
AMD
4 Jul 2023
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Angus MacDonald
An Open Letter to the Transport Minister
I am a Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan but I write on behalf of all West Highlanders, there are few of any political persuasion who would not support my request below.
AMD
18 Apr 2023
Scottish News
SNP could take more than a century to close attainment gap
Scottish Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has said that the SNP’s promise to close the attainment gap is “irrevocably broken” as new figures showed that it could take more than 100 years to close the gap.
9 Dec 2025
Extreme A&E waits the new normal under the SNP
Responding to new figures showing only 61.3% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 30th November 2025, while 4,416 people waited over 8 hours and 2,095 waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
9 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton responds to Swinney speech
Responding to John Swinney’s speech earlier today, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
8 Dec 2025
Rural communities could be worst hit by Chancellor’s new electric car charge
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today criticised the Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 and warned that rural parts of Scotland could be the worst hit.
8 Dec 2025
Scandalous SNP won’t publish results of key health targets until after election
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today accused the SNP of “conning patients and staff” as he revealed that the government doesn't intend to publish data on whether they have met a set of key health targets until after the 2026 S
8 Dec 2025
30,000 complaints from NHS staff about short staffing
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that the Health Secretary has failed to deliver support for NHS staff and patients as he revealed research by his party showing that Scottish NHS workers logged
7 Dec 2025
UK News
Environment & Nature
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
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
Women
Ed Davey's International Women's Day Message 2024
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
ED
7 Mar 2024
Women
Reflecting on International Women’s Day 2024
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
CJ
7 Mar 2024
International Affairs
My visit to Israel and Palestine
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
ED
29 Feb 2024
