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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 responds to National Care Service report

Responding to the findings of the Scottish Parliament’s Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee that the National Care Service Bill could set “a dangerous precedent”, risks “undermining the role of Parliament” and “letting down” those it’s supposed to help, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

3 Feb 2023

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Scottish budget spends just £17 per head to tackle long Covid

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today warned that new figures show Scotland is spending just £17 per head to tackle long Covid, less than a fifth of the money made available in England dn Wales.

2 Feb 2023

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McArthur backs 'Ask Them About Suicide' campaign on Time to Talk Day

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur, has backed SAMH's new suicide prevention campaign, Ask Them About Suicide, and is encouraging people in Orkney to help create a culture where people can talk openly and honestly about suicide and find support when they need it.

2 Feb 2023

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Cole-Hamilton criticises FM as no new pay offer for teachers is made in months

Addressing the First Minister, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today pressed her over what action she will take to get school gates open and recognition for gallantry for firefighter Barry Martin.

2 Feb 2023

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Budget must support workers and services by ripping up social care centralisation and P1 testing plans

Speaking ahead of the Scottish Government’s budget debate, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie has today called on the Scottish Government to ditch divisive and expensive plans for centralising care services, national testing of P1 pupils and further papers on breaking up the UK, and use the money to invest in new pay deals for striking workers, investment in insulation and energy efficiency and tackling long Covid.

2 Feb 2023

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Rennie: We must build back our European connections

Speaking three years on from when the UK left the European Union, Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for communities and the economy Willie Rennie MSP said:

1 Feb 2023

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