Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Highlands
Businessman blames Slater for collapsed sale
A businessman and councillor who helped facilitate a prospective deal to regenerate a A-listed island castle has questioned Lorna Slater's assertion that she had "very little involvement in the collapsed sale."
CW
10 Apr 2024
Angus MacDonald
Hospitality sector on its knees
Visitor numbers in the Highlands have been high since Covid. However, summer's busy roads and crowded cafés disguise a major problem within the hospitality industry.
AMD
3 Mar 2024
Angus MacDonald
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision to help keep youngsters in the Highlands from moving away for better employment opportunities. Article from The Herald, Tuesday 30th January.
GMK
3 Feb 2024
Angus MacDonald
The issue with our roads
Last week, campaign group Round Our Way took advantage of National Potholes day to inform us that the number of potholes in Scotland had risen by nearly 50% over the last year to a five year high.
AMD
21 Jan 2024
Angus MacDonald
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week had a star-studded panel who tackled issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, poor infrastructure to support our buoyant tourism sector, and the shortage of skills.
AMD
7 Dec 2023
Scottish News
Greene writes to thousands of former Conservative voters urging them to abandon the party
Former Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene has written to thousands of voters who formerly backed the Scottish Conservative party urging them to abandon the party.
1 May 2025
McArthur welcomes date for vote on assisted dying bill
Responding to confirmation that his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will receive a stage one vote on Tuesday 13th May at 6pm, Liam McArthur MSP said:
1 May 2025
Change energy intensive definition to support Scotch whisky distillers
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the government to change its definition of “energy intensive industries” to include distillers and allow them to access energy support.
1 May 2025
Cole-Hamilton to Swinney: Reform the character of your government
Following the First Minister’s summit last week, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has written to John Swinney calling on him to adopt a series of measures to reform the character of his government, after a slew of SNP scandals have
1 May 2025
New survey shows uptick in households worried about finances
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has today said the government have failed to do anywhere near enough to grow the economy after a new survey found an increase in households feeling less financially stable compared to a year
30 Apr 2025
McArthur responds to “detailed and constructive” assisted dying report
Responding to the embargoed report by the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, Liam McArthur MSP said:
30 Apr 2025
UK News
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024