All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Scotland is banning the use of the only spray that can control bracken, Asulox, whereas England will continue to allow it. Bracken harbours ticks which carry Lyme’s disease.
It was a call that I’d been dreading – last Thursday, Jeremy Hosking rang to say he’d had enough and was withdrawing his offer to buy Kinloch Castle on Rum.
There was only one Corran proposal on the table at the Highland Council meeting on the 11th May 2023, and all us local Cllrs supported it. It was for the maximum £50 million bid to the Westminster Levelling Up Fund.
The Highlands is becoming the home to a significant percentage of Britain’s green energy needs. Even before wind, our post war hydro dams made the Highlands 100% self sufficient in electricity.
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?
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.
Responding to the UK Government delaying the use of Cameron Barracks in Inverness to house asylum seekers, Angus MacDonald, MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene MSP has today accused the SNP of “failing to get anything off the ground” when it comes to Prestwick Airport, as the latest attempt to sell it fell through earlier this week.
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs Spokesperson Susan Murray MP has today called on the government to protect Scottish whisky in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea.
As he heads to campaign in Dunoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that people in Argyll & Bute will have a straight choice between SNP neglect or Lib Dem change with fairness at its heart at next May’s election.
Responding to the Chancellor's announcement of the Budget, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray said:
Liam McArthur MSP’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has completed committee consideration of amendments in the Scottish Parliament’s legislative process.
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.
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.
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.
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
Tomorrow, my bill to ban conversion therapy will be debated in the House of Lords.
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a General Election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.