All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week had a star-studded panel who tackled issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, poor infrastructure to support our buoyant tourism sector, and the shortage of skills.
Renewables have long been hailed as the saviour of the Highland economy, with one SNP Minister declaring that Scotland would become the Saudi Arabia of renewables.
The healthcare sector in the Highlands is suffering from inflationary pressures, especially in medicines and staff costs, an ageing population and a lack of younger healthcare professionals in more rural areas.
I am certain that the A82 is far more dangerous and frightening than the A9.
I have been a Highland Councillor for eight months now and am really enjoying it, learning about issues at schools, roads, the local economy and care sector, amongst many other subjects.
The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis. It's facing the same combination of extreme cost increases as hospitality, however its situation is far worse.
Responding to new figures showing the worst May at A&E on record, with only 67.7% of people attending A&E seen within the 4-hour target in May, while 16,612 people waited over 8 hours and 6,978 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokes
Responding to new figures showing that there were 1,925 people stuck in hospital last month due to their discharge being delayed, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and party justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey have written to First Minister John Swinney to ask when the Scottish Government will finally implement domestic abuse protections.
North East Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Yi-Pei Chou Turvey has today received the rising star award from the European Liberal Forum at the 50th anniversary congress of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party in Vienna.
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Duncan Dunlop MSP has today accused the SNP of making “a pig’s ear” of teacher planning, as new figures revealed that the government are falling significantly short of their targets for training teachers in
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has today led a debate in Parliament on changes to the remuneration of coastguard volunteers in which he called for the changes to be paused and demanded that any changes respect the contribution and service give
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.