Angus confirms he will vote against assisted dying
Angus MacDonald MP reconfirms his concerns about the proposed assisted dying legislation
28 Nov 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Why I will vote against Assisted Dying
Angus MacDonald sets out his reasons for opposing the Assisted Dying Bill
4 Nov 2024
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
Scottish News
Rennie responds to Muscatelli university comments
Responding to comments made by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, principal of the University of Glasgow, who said that a review is needed of the funding and shape of higher education, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
25 Sep 2025
Lib Dems deliver millions in funding to tackle Long Covid
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today hailed a major budget win for his party as the Scottish Government announced details of a £4.5 million fund which will deliver specialist support for long COVID and other similar conditions.
25 Sep 2025
McArthur responds to stark prison warning
Responding to the warning from Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service, that the system is “simmering on the brink of a crisis” and that “too much” is expected of staff who are facing increased risks of violence and burnout, Scotti
24 Sep 2025
Over 20 alcohol-related deaths each week in Scotland
Responding to the news that 1,185 people died from alcohol-specific causes in 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
23 Sep 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments on embargoed A&E report
Responding to the embargoed analysis from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine suggesting that there were 800 deaths associated with long A&E waits in Scotland last year, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
23 Sep 2025
Rennie responds to embargoed school reform report
Responding to an embargoed paper by the Commission on School Reform, which calls for Scottish schools to be able to suspend and exclude, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
22 Sep 2025
UK News
Latest UK News
Making Britain a science superpower
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
VC
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
CJMP
7 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025