Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Jamie Stone MP and Highlands Westminster Candidate, Angus MacDonald.
Angus MacDonald
Businessman blames Slater for collapsed sale
A businessman and councillor who helped facilitate a prospective deal to regenerate a A-listed island castle has questioned Lorna Slater's assertion that she had "very little involvement in the collapsed sale."
CW
10 Apr 2024
Angus MacDonald
Hospitality sector on its knees
Visitor numbers in the Highlands have been high since Covid. However, summer's busy roads and crowded cafés disguise a major problem within the hospitality industry.
AMD
3 Mar 2024
Angus MacDonald
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision to help keep youngsters in the Highlands from moving away for better employment opportunities. Article from The Herald, Tuesday 30th January.
GMK
3 Feb 2024
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
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
Scottish News
Rennie to move amendments for Children Care and Justice Bill
Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP will today (Wednesday) move a series of amendments to the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill which would enable information to be shared with victims where it is necessary to pl
24 Apr 2024
Rennie calls on Yousaf to apologise for college cuts
North East Fife MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has called on Humza Yousaf to apologise for years of cuts to colleges when he addresses the Colleges Scotland conference later today [Wednesday 24th April 2024].
24 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton responds to Chris Stark comments and Harvie resignation threat
Responding to Chris Stark’s comments at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee this morning and Patrick Harvie’s threat to resign as Scottish Greens leader if his party members vote to leave their coalition with the SNP, Scottish Liberal Democrat le
23 Apr 2024
Kids with developmental concerns at record highs
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today urged the SNP-Green government to introduce a new Nursery Premium and fresh support for children from poorer backgrounds, as new figures showed that the number of children flag
23 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton: SNP ministerial disinterest leaves A&E in crisis
Responding to new figures showing only 64.3% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 14th April, while 3,092 people waited over 8 hours and 1,341 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spoke
23 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton secures cybersecurity briefing for MSPs after hacks and honeytrap scandals
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has secured a briefing for all MSPs on cybersecurity in the wake of a series of high-profile hacks and honeytrap incidents.
23 Apr 2024
UK News
LGBT+
10 years celebrating love
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
ED
29 Mar 2024
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
Liberal Democrat Leader rallies his party ahead of this year's General Election.
LD
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024
Environment
Are you drinking what we’re drinking?
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
TF
16 Mar 2024
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
RF
16 Mar 2024