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
Former postmaster sets out his aim to be a voice for the Highlands
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch Andrew Baxter has today made his first speech in the Scottish Parliament, in which he paid tribute to the “resilient” communities of his constituency.
4 Jun 2026
Cole-Hamilton presses Swinney to clean up Scottish politics
At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today called for an inquiry into the actions of former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell and urged John Swinney to adopt key measures to clean up Scottish politics.
4 Jun 2026
Highland Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands Morvern May-MacCallum has today made her first speech in the Scottish Parliament in which he she spoke of her experience with Lyme disease.
3 Jun 2026
Carmichael demands meeting with Coastguard boss after cuts to volunteer remuneration
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today written to the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Virginia McVea, to demand a meeting over cuts to Coastguard volunteer remuneration.
3 Jun 2026
Transport Sec pushed on A9 dualling committee
The Scottish Government has been urged to embrace calls for the creation of a new dedicated committee to scrutinise its progress on dualling the A9 at the Scottish Parliament.
2 Jun 2026
Cole-Hamilton calls for SNP inquiry and Sturgeon to assist cops
Responding to Peter Murrell's hearing today and confirmation that the majority of items bought with stolen funds have not been located, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
2 Jun 2026
UK News
Diversity
Windrush 75
Today is Windrush Day - where we acknowledge the outstanding economic, social, and cultural contribution the Windrush generation have made to the United Kingdom.
ED
22 Jun 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems select Emma Holland-Lindsay as Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidate
By-election candidate vows to “fight tirelessly for our local health services”, demanding more GPs and funding for Bedfordshire. Liberal Democrats become bookies favourite to win the by-election after flying start to the campaign.
LD
19 Jun 2023
Westminster
Stop Puppy Smuggling
The Conservatives have dropped the new law to crack down on puppy smuggling.
LD
26 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023
LGBTQ+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
I will keep fighting for the rights of the entire LGBT+ community, until true equality is achieved.
ED
17 May 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win big in local elections
Liberal Democrats gained 407 councillors and control of 12 councils in England, giving us our best result in decades.
LD
8 May 2023