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 and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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
Rennie responds to ineffective behaviour plan for schools
Responding to a survey by the NASUWT which reports that the Scottish Government’s national plan to tackle violence in schools is having little impact, with the number of pupils being physically abusive or violent in schools having increased in the last 12
4 Mar 2025
Cole-Hamilton responds to FM statement on Ukraine
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
4 Mar 2025
More than 2,000 people still waiting over a year for mental health treatment despite CAMHS target being met
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said Scotland desperately needs world class mental health services after new figures showed more than 2,000 children and adults waiting more than a year to start treatment, despite the CAMHS ta
4 Mar 2025
New health figures show SNP has run out of ideas on NHS
Following a series of new statistics revealing long waits at A&E, huge waiting lists for treatment and more people stuck in hospital, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the SNP has completely run out of ideas for how to
4 Mar 2025
Ferries being built in Turkey facing delays
Responding to the news that delivery dates for CalMac ferries being built by a shipyard in Turkey have been pushed back until the end of June at the earliest when they were originally expected in October, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Wil
3 Mar 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments on hospital inquiry
Responding to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry's publication of Lord Brodie’s interim findings in relation to the Inquiry’s Edinburgh investigations, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
3 Mar 2025
UK News
Lib Dems Winning
Liberal Democrats WIN Somerton and Frome
Sarah Dyke smashes the Conservatives with the best result of the night in Somerton and Frome
LD
21 Jul 2023
Diversity
Windrush 75
Today is Windrush Day - where we acknowledge the outstanding economic, social, and cultural contribution the Windrush generation have made to the United Kingdom.
ED
22 Jun 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems select Emma Holland-Lindsay as Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidate
By-election candidate vows to “fight tirelessly for our local health services”, demanding more GPs and funding for Bedfordshire. Liberal Democrats become bookies favourite to win the by-election after flying start to the campaign.
LD
19 Jun 2023
Westminster
Stop Puppy Smuggling
The Conservatives have dropped the new law to crack down on puppy smuggling.
LD
26 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
I will keep fighting for the rights of the entire LGBT+ community, until true equality is achieved.
ED
17 May 2023