All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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 economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has said the Scottish Tories are “too chaotic” under Russell Findlay’s leadership to stand up to the SNP.
Responding to warnings reported in The Herald newspaper from defence trade body ADS that Scotland could miss out on thousands of high-quality defence jobs as a result of skills shortages, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Wick to set out how his party can win four additional constituency seats in the Highlands and Islands from the SNP and to launch his party’s plans to tackle delayed discharge.
Responding to new figures showing that the numbers of people waiting more than 4, 8 and 12 hours at A&E in February were the highest ever for that month, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Responding to Scottish Green candidate Kate Nevens calling for the complete abolition of prisons, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jamie Greene has called on the SNP to finally get to grips with the troubled MV Glen Sannox ferry service between Troon and Arran.
The Liberal Democrats will create a fair deal for housing. Taking on the big developers, delivering new homes, improving renters’ rights and protecting our environment - together we can tackle the housing crisis.
Being able to vote is a fundamental democratic right. Yet thanks to the Conservatives, it’s now at risk.
We cannot let the Conservatives make the people who can least afford it pay for their mistakes and economic chaos.
Liberal Democrats have a positive plan to fix bus, tram and rail services - allowing people to access services, boosting local economies and protecting our environment.
Alex Cole-Hamilton makes his keynote address to Autumn Conference 2023.
Daisy Cooper delivers her Autumn Conference Keynote Speech.