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
Cole-Hamilton: A&E waits have spiralled on Humza Yousaf’s watch
Responding to new figures showing that only 67.9% of patients attending A&E were seen within the four-hour target time, with just 43% seen on time in the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
21 Feb 2023
Rennie: As teacher jobs fall, the next FM must prioritise education
As the number of probationary teachers offered full-time jobs in the state sector falls, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has condemned Nicola Sturgeon’s record on education and called on the next First Minister to repair the core problems faced by the profession.
20 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: Scottish budget lacks any urgency to insulate homes
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today urged the Scottish government to launch a nationwide emergency insulation programme as he revealed that this Scottish budget makes no more meaningful provision than the last to bring down soaring energy bills.
20 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: People need change, not relentless independence navel-gazing
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has challenged would-be SNP leadership contenders to look crisis-hit public services and families in the eye and recognise the harm that “relentless navel-gazing on independence” is causing.
19 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: The time for liberal politics is now
Addressing campaigners during an action day for the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will say that “the time for liberal politics is now,” as he emphasised the need to end the clash of nationalisms holding Scotland back and highlighted his party’s recent successes in challenging the SNP and Conservatives.
18 Feb 2023
Cole-Hamilton: Next FM must ditch takeover of social care that is doomed to fail
Speaking after the First Minister’s resignation, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the next First Minister to ditch plans for a ministerial takeover of social care, claiming that it is “doomed to fail” and urging Nicola Sturgeon’s successor to instead focus on the core problems facing staff and patients.
17 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