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
Suspected drug deaths up by 11%
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today warned that the country’s drugs crisis continues to “end lives and blight communities”, as new quarterly statistics revealed that suspected drug deaths have increased by 11%.
30 Apr 2024
Scottish Liberal Democrats respond to Yousaf resignation
Responding to the resignation of Humza Yousaf as First Minister, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
29 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton turns down Yousaf's bid for talks
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today written to First Minister Humza Yousaf to decline his offer of talks at Bute House and called on Mr Yousaf to tender his resignation as First Minister and call a Scottish Parliamentary Elec
28 Apr 2024
Cole-Hamilton: Will Greens still support SNP’s social care power grab?
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has written to the leaders of the Scottish Green party to ask if they will continue to support the SNP Government’s plans to centralise social care services after the Bute House Agreement collapsed e
28 Apr 2024
Jardine’s Bill to improve access to British consulates returns to Parliament
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has today re-introduced her Bill to give every British citizen a legal right to support from a British consulate.
26 Apr 2024
Scot Lib Dems will vote no confidence in Scottish Government
Commenting on Scottish Labour’s proposed vote of no confidence in the Scottish Government, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
26 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