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All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.

Highlands roads disgrace
Angus MacDonald

The issue with our roads

Last week, campaign group Round Our Way took advantage of National Potholes day to inform us that the number of potholes in Scotland had risen by nearly 50% over the last year to a five year high.

AMD
21 Jan 2024
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Lochaber Ideas Week 2023
Angus MacDonald

Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week

Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week had a star-studded panel who tackled issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, poor infrastructure to support our buoyant tourism sector, and the shortage of skills.

AMD
7 Dec 2023
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Scottish News

Alex Cole-Hamilton

August 2025 the worst August on record at A&E

New figures showed only 68.9% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in August 2025, which is the worst performance against the target for any August on record, while 14,904 people waited over 8 hours.

7 Oct 2025
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Jamie Greene MSP

Greene brings childcare debate to parliament

Speaking ahead of his members’ business debate on childcare, Scottish Liberal Democrat West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene said that many parents feel “unfairly treated” because of the gaps in funded places under the SNP.

7 Oct 2025
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Jamie Greene MSP

Greene: Where’s next on Conservative race to the right?

Speaking as the Conservative conference in Manchester gets underway, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has challenged Russell Findlay to set out whether there are any of Nigel Farage’s policies which he would not allow the Conservative party to a

5 Oct 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Most health boards fail to meet key smoking target 

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that voting SNP is "bad for your health" as new figures showed that most health boards failed to meet their target for helping people to quit smoking.

4 Oct 2025
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UK News

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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
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Environment & Nature

National Nature Parks

The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.

LD
15 Sep 2024
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