All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
The Scottish Government is being urged to “increase investment in mental health services” after new statistics show over 1500 patients were admitted via an Emergency Department across NHS Highland with a self-harm diagnosis in the last five years.
At a meeting with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP at Wick General Hospital, campaigners warned that mums-to-be in Caithness “need action, not warm words” concerning local maternity services.
Almost 60,000 people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government's target was hit over four years ago, figures have revealed, prompting Scottish Liberal Democrat demands for action.
The Highland Liberal Democrats are calling for the introduction of a new restitution order for fly-tipping offences which would enable courts to mandate offenders to financially contribute to cleaning up the mess caused by their crimes.
The Highland Liberal Democrats are urging the Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop MSP, to scrap controversial plans to impose a 50mph speed limit on main roads across the Highlands.
The UK Government is being urged to “spell out in detail” how they will support households in Highland waiting to switch away from Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters following the delay to the RTS switch off.
The UK is losing £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed, as the party called on the Chancellor to deliver a new Customs Union with the EU t
Scottish Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Wendy Chamberlain MP has today said that Scotland “still has mountains to move” to tackle violence against women and girls as new figures revealed a 7% increase in sexual crime.
Responding to new figures which show shoplifting crimes recorded by the police have increased by 129% since 2021, while increasing by 15% compared to the previous year, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Responding to the independent review of Creative Scotland led by Angela Leitch which found the organisation is "too bureaucratic", appears "distant and impersonal" to many in the sector and needs "greater ambition", Scottish Liberal Democrat culture spoke
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today raised the alarm as new figures revealed that there are more than 11,000 people currently waiting on social care assessments and care at home packages.
Responding to new figures showing only 64.7% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 16th November 2025, while 3,454 people waited over 8 hours and 1,592 waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
Until the Government treats this crisis with the urgency and seriousness it demands, nothing will change and the vulnerable people caught in the system will continue to suffer.
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.