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.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today said "Scotland's mums deserve better" as he challenged John Swinney over new research showing staff sounded the alarm about short staffing on maternity wards almost 300 times last year.
Responding to the Chair of the Scottish Covid Inquiry indicating that it “will not be possible” for the inquiry to start and conclude its remaining hearings in 2026, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, raised the need for trafficking investigations to take place in relation to the abuse by Mohamed Fayed and secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to meet with survivors during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Responding to the news that the Glen Sannox ferry requires £3.2 million in repairs after only one year in service, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy and transport spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:
Responding to a ministerial statement about the allegations of cruelty and abuse at Skye House, the country’s largest psychiatric hospital for children, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and former youth worker Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has secured a parliamentary statement, which will be heard later today, on what actions are being taken to address allegations of cruelty and abuse at Skye House, Scotland’s l
It is vital that we stand up against all forms of Islamophobia, and work together to end religious hatred everywhere.
Employees should not have to wait any longer for safe and respectful workplaces.
Rishi Sunak’s speech was so out of touch he may as well have been living on another planet.
Watch or read Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey's speech to Autumn Conference.
Hear from Councillor Lisa Smart, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Hazel Grove.
Liberal Democrats are calling for meaningful action to reverse the decline in our natural environment.