All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
The Highlands is becoming the home to a significant percentage of Britain’s green energy needs. Even before wind, our post war hydro dams made the Highlands 100% self sufficient in electricity.
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?
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.
Speaking as voting opens in the SNP leadership race, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has accused all three candidates of being "starved of solutions," and called on them to commit to measures for tackling the cost of living, the NHS crisis and the climate emergency.
Responding to Humza Yousaf's interview this morning, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
The Scottish Liberal Democrat spring conference in Dundee has today backed plans that would see communities gain a higher share of Scotland’s vast renewable energy wealth by reforming the way in which community benefit is paid by windfarm developers.
Conference, let’s hear it for Councillor Fiona Bennett! How good does that sound? If you look at Fiona’s career, you will see a life dedicated to public service, to helping people – whether that’s through her time as an NHS nurse, or through casework in the office of Wendy Chamberlain MP. Improving the lives of her community and the people around her is what Fiona is all about.
At the Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Dundee, the party has today called for more support for schools and teachers to tackle growing cases of classroom violence.
Speaking at the Scottish Liberal Democrat spring conference in Dundee, Alex Cole-Hamilton will say that the departure of Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister offers a chance to make Scottish education the best in the world again.
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
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.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
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.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
