News - Highland Liberal Democrats

Travel diary from Ukraine

Angus MacDonald MP shares his experience of travelling across Europe to deliver ambulances and medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.

15 Apr 2025

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David Green

Dramatic decline in farm income demands action, Lib Dem says

The Scottish and UK Government is being urged to “listen carefully” to the plight of farmers after official figures reveal average farm income fell last year by 51% to £35,500, the lowest level since 2019-2020.

14 Apr 2025

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Angus MacDonald launches his Care Home Report for the Highlands

Inverness MP launches report on Highlands social care crisis

Angus MacDonald MP calls on the Scottish Government to provide a clear, targeted funding plan for the construction of four new care homes on the west coast

2 Apr 2025

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David Green

Campaigners secure Ministerial visit to Caithness maternity services

Following calls from campaigners, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Public Health and Women's Health Jenni Minto MSP has agreed to visit Caithness to meet with local residents who are worried about the lack of maternity services.

1 Apr 2025

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David Green

Almost 1,300 violent incidents in Highland schools so far this year

Almost 1,300 violent incidents have been reported in schools across the Highland Council area in the current school year alone, statistics revealed by the Scottish Liberal Democrats have shown.

24 Mar 2025

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Visitor tax, nice idea but flawed

Angus MacDonald MP sets out his views on the Tourist Visitor Levy proposed by the Highland Council and concludes it is an idea that has merits but is fundamentally flawed.

18 Dec 2024

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Consign violence against women to the history books and implement domestic abuse protections

Speaking ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament on preventing violence against women and girls, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey has called on the government to finally implement promised protections.

15 Sep 2026

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Green responds to Swinney agitating for second referendum at devolved summit

Responding to the First Minister meeting with the leaders of other devolved governments, Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green MSP said:

14 Sep 2026

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Harley: Over 3 hour waits for patients phoning NHS 111

Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today said that struggling to access healthcare has become “a universal experience” for people across the country, as he highlighted multi-hour waits for patients phoning NHS Scotland’s 111

13 Sep 2026

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Post-custody support drops to lowest level in a decade

Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP has today (Saturday 12th September) said she is “deeply concerned” by the absence of a long-term plan to cut reoffending and ease prison pressures.

12 Sep 2026

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Cole-Hamilton: First Minister must not dodge questions on ferry compensation for coastal towns

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has written to the First Minister asking for clarity on whether he will now extend compensation for the SNP’s ferries fiasco to coastal towns.

11 Sep 2026

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Parliament backs Scot Lib Dems for more generous community benefit from energy projects

The Scottish Parliament has today backed an amendment from Scottish Liberal Democrat energy spokesperson Sanne Dijkstra-Downie calling for more local communities to receive more generous benefits from hosting onshore renewable energy developments.

10 Sep 2026

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Four young people standing outside in a public square talking and laughing

European Affairs

Restoring links with Europe for young people

Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.

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by Liberal Democrats

14 Sep 2024

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