Travel diary from Ukraine
Angus MacDonald MP shares his experience of travelling across Europe to deliver ambulances and medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.
15 Apr 2025
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
David Green
Dramatic decline in farm income demands action, Lib Dem says
The Scottish and UK Government is being urged to “listen carefully” to the plight of farmers after official figures reveal average farm income fell last year by 51% to £35,500, the lowest level since 2019-2020.
14 Apr 2025
Inverness MP launches report on Highlands social care crisis
Angus MacDonald MP calls on the Scottish Government to provide a clear, targeted funding plan for the construction of four new care homes on the west coast
2 Apr 2025
David Green
Campaigners secure Ministerial visit to Caithness maternity services
Following calls from campaigners, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Public Health and Women's Health Jenni Minto MSP has agreed to visit Caithness to meet with local residents who are worried about the lack of maternity services.
1 Apr 2025
David Green
Almost 1,300 violent incidents in Highland schools so far this year
Almost 1,300 violent incidents have been reported in schools across the Highland Council area in the current school year alone, statistics revealed by the Scottish Liberal Democrats have shown.
24 Mar 2025
Visitor tax, nice idea but flawed
Angus MacDonald MP sets out his views on the Tourist Visitor Levy proposed by the Highland Council and concludes it is an idea that has merits but is fundamentally flawed.
18 Dec 2024
Scottish News
Lib Dems welcome Erasmus after years of campaigning
Following the government’s announcement that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus scheme, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP said:
17 Dec 2025
Shetland Liberal Democrats call for Scottish Government bonds to support tunnel development
Shetland Liberal Democrats, led by Scottish parliamentary candidate Emma Macdonald, are today calling on the Scottish Government to use its new financial bonds to support the development of inter-island tunnels.
17 Dec 2025
Greene Urges School Fire Safety Audit as Consultation Launches
Proposals to update safety requirements in Scotland’s schools must include a full audit of fire safety, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has said.
16 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton attacks SNP record on health
Responding to the news that delayed discharge accounted for 1 in 9 occupied NHS beds in 2024/25, while 11,036 people were waiting last month for a social care assessment or care at home package, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said
16 Dec 2025
SNP not fit for vast challenge of housing crisis
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today criticised the SNP’s handling of the housing crisis as a series of new figures revealed the terrible state of the sector.
16 Dec 2025
Second worst 12 hour waits on record at A&E
Responding to new figures showing only 59.2% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 7th December 2025, while 4,670 people waited over 8 hours and 2,344 waited over 12 hours (the second worst on record), Alex Cole-Ham
16 Dec 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