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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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7,660 Scots prescribed weight loss drugs on NHS but demand could be far higher

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the SNP government to ensure fair and equal access to weight loss drugs across the country, with research from his party showing at least 7,660 patients in

23 Nov 2025

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Cole-Hamilton: Scotland must use World Cup to raise national spirits

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today visited the Pear Tree in Edinburgh to pour pints and discuss his plans for using Scotland’s world cup success to boost the nation’s spirits.

21 Nov 2025

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Cole-Hamilton responds to publication of UK Covid Inquiry report

Responding to the publication of the UK Covid Inquiry's report on decision-making and political governance, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

20 Nov 2025

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Publicans back Scot Lib Dem plans for World Cup licensing changes

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to seize the moment as publicans including the chair of the Glasgow licensing forum, the boss of Edinburgh brewer Innis & Gunn and the Scottish Licensed Trade Associatio

20 Nov 2025

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Carmichael writes to Defence Secretary on Russian vessel north of Scotland

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today written to the Defence Secretary John Healey, calling for clarity on the location and activities of Russian spy vessel Yantar.

20 Nov 2025

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Cole-Hamilton: We must not allow political failings of Covid to happen again

Commenting ahead of the UK Covid Inquiry’s report on governance and decision-making, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that we must not allow the political failings of the pandemic to ever happen again.

20 Nov 2025

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Environment & Nature

Fixing Fast Fashion: A Sustainable Path Forward

Liberal Democrats champion not only a greener future but a more equitable one, where the fashion industry takes responsibility for its impact on both the planet and people.

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by Tim Farron

24 Sep 2023

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