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
Greene asks what prevents Reform MSPs from making pro-Putin speeches
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has today written to the Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to ask what measures the Scottish Parliament takes to Putin-proof Scottish politics.
5 Dec 2025
Sports minister needs to get a move on and extend licensing hours for Scots to enjoy World Cup
As Scotland learn their World Cup opponents, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called on the Scottish Government to get a move on and start the process of extending licensing hours so fans can make the most of our return to the most-
5 Dec 2025
Greene urges Chancellor to take a walk as she visits Inverclyde
Speaking as Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited Inchgreen Port dry docks in Greenock, Inverclyde candidate and West of Scotland MSP Jamie Greene said:
4 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton challenges the First Minister over long A&E waits
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today challenged the First Minister over long waits in A&E departments, raising the case of Isobel Knights and her long wait for care.
4 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Report proves SNP are terrible for your health
Responding to the Auditor General's annual NHS Overview report, which finds that the NHS has not improved in line with the SNP Government's promises despite more staff and money, "a persistent implementation gap", which means changes are announced but not
4 Dec 2025
Greene criticises “great SNP tax con” as Auditor General warns of lack of transparency
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson and deputy convenor of the public audit committee Jamie Greene has today criticised the “great SNP tax con” after Auditor General, Stephen Boyle, warned that there is a lack of transparency over how much bene
3 Dec 2025
UK News
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
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024