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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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Rennie: Teachers should never have been pushed to cusp of strike

Responding to the Educational Institute of Scotland calling off strike action, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:

13 Mar 2026

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Carmichael calls for price cap on heating oil

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed Liberal Democrat proposals for a price cap for those who rely on heating oil, as rural households face a sudden and severe rise in energy bills following the war in Iran.

13 Mar 2026

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McArthur welcomes additional safeguards to Assisted Dying bill

Liam McArthur MSP has today welcomed the addition of further safeguards to his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.

12 Mar 2026

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Alarm about maternity staffing sounded more than 1,000 times

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today said "Scotland's mums deserve better" as he challenged John Swinney over new research showing staff sounded the alarm about short staffing on maternity wards almost 300 times last year.

12 Mar 2026

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Cole-Hamilton comments on Scottish Covid Inquiry delays

Responding to the Chair of the Scottish Covid Inquiry indicating that it “will not be possible” for the inquiry to start and conclude its remaining hearings in 2026, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

11 Mar 2026

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Wendy Chamberlain MP secures meeting with Prime Minister for Harrods Survivors

Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, raised the need for trafficking investigations to take place in relation to the abuse by Mohamed Fayed and secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to meet with survivors during Prime Minister’s Questions.

11 Mar 2026

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