All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Renewables have long been hailed as the saviour of the Highland economy, with one SNP Minister declaring that Scotland would become the Saudi Arabia of renewables.
The healthcare sector in the Highlands is suffering from inflationary pressures, especially in medicines and staff costs, an ageing population and a lack of younger healthcare professionals in more rural areas.
I am certain that the A82 is far more dangerous and frightening than the A9.
I have been a Highland Councillor for eight months now and am really enjoying it, learning about issues at schools, roads, the local economy and care sector, amongst many other subjects.
The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis. It's facing the same combination of extreme cost increases as hospitality, however its situation is far worse.
There is barely a café, pub or hotel that is not desperately seeking staff across the Highlands this summer. And we all have horror stories of new employees not turning up for their first day at work, or being seduced by a higher pay offer elsewhere.
Speaking after Angus MacDonald became the sixth Scottish Liberal Democrat MP, winning Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Responding to the General Election result, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Commenting after the polls close in the General Election, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
On his final visit of the election campaign, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said every vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote for a strong local champion who will fight for a fair deal.
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has said people can vote to fix care and give carers a fair deal this Thursday, after a new survey showed how family carers in every part of Scotland say that they are struggling.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that only the Liberal Democrats have a plan to save our NHS as new figures revealed that number of people stuck in hospital is the second worst on record, with people waiting long hours to
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
