Why I will vote against Assisted Dying
Angus MacDonald sets out his reasons for opposing the Assisted Dying Bill
4 Nov 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Angus MacDonald Responds to Key Budget Announcements
Angus MacDonald calls upon the Scottish Government to use new funding from Westminster to improve infrastructure in the Highlands, including the Belford Hospital replacement, the Corran ferry, new schools in Inverness, and improvements to the A( and A82.
30 Oct 2024
Opinion - Health Minister visits Fort William
SNP Health Minister Neil Gray, fails to confirm that the Belford Hospital is at the top of his government's priority projects during a visit to Fort William.
28 Oct 2024
Renewable schemes must provide real benefit to Highland communities
MacDonald focuses in Maiden Speech on providing communities with real benefit from renewables in their area.
6 Sep 2024
Stone ‘thrilled’ with Flow Country’s World Heritage Status
"Many of us have long suspected that this unique habitat was probably of world importance - now we know that it most certainly is and has been recognised as such."
26 Jul 2024
MacDonald respond to fresh NHS buildings delay at Portree, Fort William and Inverness
“People are waiting an age for treatment but the SNP have poured cold water on essential new NHS buildings all across Scotland."
26 Jul 2024
Scottish News
Greene criticises “arbitrary” fines for drug dealing
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has today called for consistency in the sentences given out for drug dealing as he warned that a “pick a figure” approach would not serve as an effective deterrent.
10 Aug 2025
Scot Lib Dems challenge Scottish Government to boost support for small business
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has today challenged the Scottish Government to boost support for small business as he revealed figures showing that while more than 99% of businesses are small or medium sized enterprises, more
10 Aug 2025
Chamberlain: Why are Carer Support Payments now much slower than England?
Scottish Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife, Wendy Chamberlain has warned that carers are waiting twice as long for support under the new Scottish support system.
8 Aug 2025
Greene launches consultation in bid to end the ferries fiasco
Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has today launched a wide-reaching public consultation on the future of Scotland’s ferry services, declaring that islanders and coastal communities deserve better services and to reap the r
8 Aug 2025
Rennie responds to overdue cladding proposals
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Government’s Cladding Remediation Programme: Next Phase Plan of Action, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie said:
7 Aug 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Blackford and Forbes tarred by SNP Highland neglect
During his visit to the Black Isle Show, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today said that Ian Blackford and Kate Forbes are tarred by their government's neglect of the Highlands.
7 Aug 2025
UK News
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024