Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Highlands
Businessman blames Slater for collapsed sale
A businessman and councillor who helped facilitate a prospective deal to regenerate a A-listed island castle has questioned Lorna Slater's assertion that she had "very little involvement in the collapsed sale."
CW
10 Apr 2024
Angus MacDonald
Hospitality sector on its knees
Visitor numbers in the Highlands have been high since Covid. However, summer's busy roads and crowded cafés disguise a major problem within the hospitality industry.
AMD
3 Mar 2024
Angus MacDonald
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision to help keep youngsters in the Highlands from moving away for better employment opportunities. Article from The Herald, Tuesday 30th January.
GMK
3 Feb 2024
Angus MacDonald
The issue with our roads
Last week, campaign group Round Our Way took advantage of National Potholes day to inform us that the number of potholes in Scotland had risen by nearly 50% over the last year to a five year high.
AMD
21 Jan 2024
Angus MacDonald
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week
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.
AMD
7 Dec 2023
Scottish News
McArthur sets out opposition to SNP's food price consultation
Responding to the Scottish Government launching a consultation on capping food prices, Scottish Liberal Democrat finance spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
1 Sep 2026
Rennie responds to CalMac ferry costs rising by £20 million
Responding to the project management costs for the construction of new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey rising by £20 million, with delays expected for all three vessels, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
1 Sep 2026
Chou Turvey responds to SNP ministers failing to fund sexual offences court
Responding to reporting in the Scotsman that SNP ministers have failed to bring forward any funding for their flagship sexual offences court, which they said would help cut the backlog of court cases, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei
1 Sep 2026
Chou Turvey responds to police officer illness and injury
Responding to embargoed reporting by 1919 Magazine, which highlights almost 3,000 Scottish police officers are unable to carry out their full operational duties due to illness or injury, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey
1 Sep 2026
Cole-Hamilton: Programme for government must match Scotland's talent
Speaking ahead of John Swinney's Programme for Government, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
1 Sep 2026
Harley responds to hospital flow plan
Responding to the Scottish Government publishing a plan for hospital pressures, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:
31 Aug 2026
UK News
Women
Reflecting on International Women’s Day 2024
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.
CJ
7 Mar 2024
International Affairs
My visit to Israel and Palestine
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
ED
29 Feb 2024
Latest UK News
It's time to ban conversion therapy for good
Tomorrow, my bill to ban conversion therapy will be debated in the House of Lords.
LB
8 Feb 2024
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's Tory Removal Service
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new ‘Tory Removal Service’ campaign poster, as he announces a new plan to force a General Election and stop Rishi Sunak clinging on to power.
LD
3 Jan 2024
Latest UK News
Only we will fix the broken system
Ed Davey rings in election year with powerful call to “transform the nature of British politics for good”
LD
31 Dec 2023
Diversity
Merry Christmas
Ed Davey's Christmas Message 2023
ED
24 Dec 2023