All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
A young patient in the Highlands was forced to wait 1,189 days - more than three years - before they started mental health treatment in the last year, it has been revealed amidst calls for new specialist beds for young people across the North.
The Highland Liberal Democrats have launched a wide-ranging survey on health services across the Highlands and are encouraging the public to participate and “make your voice count.”
Former Great Britain Judo Champion and Commonwealth Games medalist, Connie Ramsay, says she will “take the fight to the Highland Council” following her selection as the Highland Liberal Democrat candidate in the Tain and Easter Ross by-election.
The public is being urged to back a campaign launched this week by the Highland Liberal Democrats to break up Highland Council - the largest local authority in Scotland.
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.
The Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Edinburgh has today backed plans put forward by North East candidates for fixing the country’s crumbling bridges.
The Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Edinburgh has today backed a motion from Orkney & Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael which criticises underwhelming Scottish Government plans for community benefit from renewable energy developments published this
Responding to Russell Findlay’s claim that the Scottish Tories are ‘just getting going’, Jamie Greene MSP said:
At their spring conference, Scottish Liberal Democrats have passed a motion calling for a major boost to Scotland's gaming industry, including proposals to create low-cost office spaces for game designers across the country and for the development of a ne
Good morning Conference. It’s good to be with you all, here in Edinburgh. But of course it’s bittersweet - for me, as I’m sure it is for you too – to be here at Conference without our dear friends Ming and Jim.
The Scottish Liberal Democrat spring conference has today passed a motion calling on the next Scottish Government to deliver a National Youth Work Guarantee, creating opportunities for young people, including those at risk of falling behind, who are disen
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
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.