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
Still unclear why Skye House cruelty was missed
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has criticised the government for failing to clarify the reach of the Mental Welfare Commission and to explain whether the body requires any further powers to properly report on issues at inpatient p
25 Feb 2025
College places drop by 8,000 in a year
Responding to new statistics showing that the number of full-time equivalent places delivered by colleges dropped to 116,602 in 2023-24, the lowest on record and falling by more than 8,000 places in a single year, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spoke
25 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Scotland’s NHS under waves of pressure
Following a series of new statistics revealing long waiting lists, gaps in dental provision and pressure on social care services, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the SNP has completely run out of ideas for how to addr
25 Feb 2025
Attainment gap widens despite SNP promises
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today said that ministers have “flunked” when it comes to closing the attainment gap for those leaving school.
25 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton: A&E pressure cooker will only lead to staff burnout
Responding to new figures showing only 65.3% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 16th February, while 2,709 people waited over 8 hours and 1,061 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader and health sp
25 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments ahead of final vote on budget
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating the Budget at Stage 3 (Tuesday 25th February), Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
25 Feb 2025
UK News
Cost of living
Solving the Energy Crisis
Liberal Democrat plans would cut energy bills for consumers and businesses, reduce emissions and set Britain on a path to a sustainable future.
WH
18 Mar 2023
Latest UK News
The UK’s nuclear deterrent - our new policy
The UK abandoning the current stance of continuous deployment of Trident submarines, at this crucial time, would send the wrong signal to Putin.
RF
18 Mar 2023
Diversity
Protecting women's safety online
It’s important to set out our case for an online world that is safe and make clear to those who abuse that space that we will not rest until we are successful.
CJ
8 Mar 2023
Diversity
Celebrating the lives of incredible women
This International Women’s Day, I will be celebrating so many incredible women - who have brought us this far; who work tirelessly for equality; and who will take us even further in the years to come.
ED
8 Mar 2023
Cost of living
Cut energy bills in April and tax the oil and gas bosses' bonus bonanza
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is demanding the Chancellor cancels plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and cuts people’s bills instead.
LD
27 Feb 2023
International Affairs
We stand with Ukraine
Liberal Democrats continue to be proud to stand shoulder to shoulder against tyranny, and we will stand with Ukraine until they are victorious.
LM
24 Feb 2023