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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?

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by Angus MacDonald

4 Jul 2023

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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.

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by Angus MacDonald

18 Apr 2023

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Cole-Hamilton: National Care Service needs scrapped, not salvaged

Responding to Humza Yousaf’s comments that he is willing to work with those who oppose the National Care Service legislation and potentially compromise on current plans, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

22 Feb 2023

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McArthur speaks ahead of DRS debate: Government must not put haste before detail

Speaking ahead of the parliamentary debate on the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has confirmed that he will vote in favour of a pause to the scheme and called on SNP and Green MSPs to sufficiently address the concerns of businesses.

22 Feb 2023

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Cole-Hamilton: This Scottish budget is just not good enough

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has confirmed that his party will vote against the budget.

21 Feb 2023

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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

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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

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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

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