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?
AMD
4 Jul 2023
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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.
AMD
18 Apr 2023
Scottish News
Long waits the SNP's new norm at A&E
Responding to new figures showing only 64.7% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 16th November 2025, while 3,454 people waited over 8 hours and 1,592 waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
25 Nov 2025
Fears that ‘beating heart’ of Scottish high streets could be ‘ripped away’ ahead of Budget
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget next week, Susan Murray, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson and MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, has warned that the ‘beating heart’ of high streets across the area is at risk of being ‘ripped away’, as devast
25 Nov 2025
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
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
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
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
UK News
Benefits & Pensions
Towards a Fairer Society
Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed in life and access to the same opportunities. Sadly that is not the case in the UK.
WC
18 Mar 2023
Cost of living
Solving the Energy Crisis
Liberal Democrat plans would cut energy bills for consumers and businesses, reduce emissions and set Britain on a path to a sustainable future.
WH
18 Mar 2023
Latest UK News
The UK’s nuclear deterrent - our new policy
The UK abandoning the current stance of continuous deployment of Trident submarines, at this crucial time, would send the wrong signal to Putin.
RF
18 Mar 2023
Diversity
Protecting women's safety online
It’s important to set out our case for an online world that is safe and make clear to those who abuse that space that we will not rest until we are successful.
CJ
8 Mar 2023
Diversity
Celebrating the lives of incredible women
This International Women’s Day, I will be celebrating so many incredible women - who have brought us this far; who work tirelessly for equality; and who will take us even further in the years to come.
ED
8 Mar 2023
Cost of living
Cut energy bills in April and tax the oil and gas bosses' bonus bonanza
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is demanding the Chancellor cancels plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and cuts people’s bills instead.
LD
27 Feb 2023
