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 and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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
Scottish Liberal Democrats respond to Chief Constable departure
Responding to the news that the Chief Constable of Police Scotland Sir Iain Livingstone is to retire in the summer, while warning in a report that the position the police have been put in is “unsustainable”, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
23 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: Auditor General NHS report damning verdict of Health Secretary
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today described the Auditor General’s annual report on the NHS as “a damning verdict of Humza Yousaf’s time as Health Secretary”, after it concluded that the government’s NHS Recovery Plan lacks detailed actions and that key recruitment targets are set to be missed.
23 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton to lead debate on Chinese state surveillance
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP will lead a parliamentary debate today to urge a comprehensive investigation into the reach of Chinese state surveillance amid revelations about “digital asbestos” CCTV cameras, the uncovering of an alleged secret so-called police station in Glasgow and the intimidation of pro-Hong Kong democracy campaigners in Scotland.
23 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: National Care Service needs scrapped, not salvaged
Responding to Humza Yousaf’s comments that he is willing to work with those who oppose the National Care Service legislation and potentially compromise on current plans, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
22 Feb 2023
McArthur speaks ahead of DRS debate: Government must not put haste before detail
Speaking ahead of the parliamentary debate on the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has confirmed that he will vote in favour of a pause to the scheme and called on SNP and Green MSPs to sufficiently address the concerns of businesses.
22 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: This Scottish budget is just not good enough
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has confirmed that his party will vote against the budget.
21 Feb 2023
UK News
Lib Dems Winning
Richard Foord is our Tiverton and Honiton by-election candidate
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
LD
20 May 2022
Latest UK News
Overriding the Northern Ireland Protocol would be deeply damaging
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
LM
17 May 2022
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems pick Sarah Dyke for Somerton and Frome
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
LD
14 May 2022
International Affairs
Rebuilding Trade & Cooperation with Europe
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
LM
12 Mar 2022
Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018