All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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.
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP has today said that the Scottish Government must fix problems at both the front door and the back door of the NHS after research by her party found that it took ambulances a total time of
Responding to the news that fire chiefs are calling on people to act responsibly after an “extreme” wildfire warning was issued for the whole of Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesperson Cllr Claire Mclaren has today urged SNP and Labour ministers to “finally open their ears” to the plight of farmers after farm incomes declined sharply last year.
Wendy Chamberlain, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader and MP for North East Fife, has today raised concern over the warning that US tariffs could disrupt medicine supplies to UK.
Responding to new figures showing that between 2014 and 2024, the number of pupils identified with mental health problems which require additional support rose by 580%, according to a data analysis by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition, Christine
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has led a debate in Parliament on government preparations for the radio teleswitch service (RTS) switch-off in Scotland. During the debate the responding minister for energy, Miatta Fahnbulleh, outlined a plann
This year there should be jubilant celebrations of the Windrush 75th Anniversary. But instead we hear reports regarding Conservative plans to go back on Wendy Williams' recommendations.
"The New Year is an opportunity to turn the page and look ahead. And although things are tough for millions, I sense change is possible - so I look to the New Year with hope and optimism."
"From my family to yours: We wish you a Happy Christmas full of peace, joy and love. And hope. For a better future."
We are deeply concerned that both renters and homeowners could face homelessness during one of the most difficult Winters in living memory.
Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords are using a rare Parliamentary procedure called a ‘Fatal Motion’ to try to block the new Voter ID regulations.
Campaigning for fair votes has been part of the Liberal Democrat mission ever since we were founded. Last night, Ed Davey made a speech at the IPPR think tank about why it’s time has come - and how to make it happen.
