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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?

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by Angus MacDonald

4 Jul 2023

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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.

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by Angus MacDonald

18 Apr 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cole-Hamilton: SNP must erase all trace of ministerial power grab from care bill

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will today (Tuesday 25th February) speak to an amendment he has tabled to rename the so-called National Care Service Bill, after the Scottish Government were forced to remove sections of the bill which w

25 Feb 2025

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Labour should ditch plans for health "superboards"

Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today said that Labour should ditch their plans for centralising control over healthcare in the hands of three regional "superboards".

24 Feb 2025

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