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
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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
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
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
David Green
First Minister urged to face the dangerous realities of Highland healthcare
The First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel the distance between Caithness and Inverness to experience for himself the distance that patients have to travel for vital healthcare.
16 Dec 2024
Angus confirms he will vote against assisted dying
Angus MacDonald MP reconfirms his concerns about the proposed assisted dying legislation
28 Nov 2024
Scottish News
Scottish Government flounders over ferries again
At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today urged John Swinney to finally extend ferries compensation to coastal towns.
10 Sep 2026
Murray to push for key figures to attend and Scottish Affairs committee to exert its full powers
Following on from yesterday's announcement that the UK Parliament's Scottish Affairs Committee will launch inquiries into the dual role of the Lord Advocate, and into the financial regulation of political parties in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Scottish
10 Sep 2026
Murray backs parliamentary inquiries into party funding and Lord Advocate role in wake of Murrell embezzlement
Responding to confirmation that the UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee will launch inquiries into the dual role of the Lord Advocate, and into the financial regulation of political parties in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs
9 Sep 2026
Scottish Government must respect will of parliament after it backs ferry compensation for coastal areas
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands Morven-May MacCallum has today said that the SNP government must now “do the right thing” and compensate coastal communities impacted by ferry disruption.
9 Sep 2026
Transport Secretary was “oblivious” about escape of flammable gas on embattled Arran ferry
Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie has said it is “unacceptable” that SNP Transport Secretary, Stephen Flynn, only became aware of a sudden and uncontrolled release of highly flammable methane gas on the Glen Sannox ferry, which occurred last year
9 Sep 2026
Scottish Lib Dems secure £7.6 million in neurodevelopmental support as government announces funding
Responding to the Scottish Government announcing £7.6 million in funding to expand neurodevelopmental support, money which was secured by the Scottish Liberal Democrats in their negotiations during the 2026/27 budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat health
9 Sep 2026
UK News
Say You're With Us
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for our NHS, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.
LD
23 May 2024
It's Time
Time to elect fantastic Liberal Democrat MPs to champion their communities.
LD
22 May 2024
Cost of living
£9bn mortgage bombshell this year with commuter belt areas hardest hit
Families who remortgaged in 2023 are facing a mortgage bombshell of almost £9bn this year, with commuter belt areas in the Blue Wall hardest hit, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
LD
22 May 2024
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win more seats than Conservatives in 2024 Local Election
For the first time since 1996 the Liberal Democrats won more seats than the Conservatives in the Local Elections.
LD
9 May 2024
LGBTQ+
10 years celebrating love
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
ED
29 Mar 2024
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
Liberal Democrat Leader rallies his party ahead of this year's General Election.
LD
17 Mar 2024