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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

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Angus MacDonald speaking in the House of Commons

Angus confirms he will vote against assisted dying

Angus MacDonald MP reconfirms his concerns about the proposed assisted dying legislation

28 Nov 2024

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Why I will vote against Assisted Dying

Angus MacDonald sets out his reasons for opposing the Assisted Dying Bill

4 Nov 2024

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Angus MacDonald Responds to Key Budget Announcements

Angus MacDonald calls upon the Scottish Government to use new funding from Westminster to improve infrastructure in the Highlands, including the Belford Hospital replacement, the Corran ferry, new schools in Inverness, and improvements to the A( and A82.

30 Oct 2024

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Opinion - Health Minister visits Fort William

SNP Health Minister Neil Gray, fails to confirm that the Belford Hospital is at the top of his government's priority projects during a visit to Fort William.

28 Oct 2024

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Renewable schemes must provide real benefit to Highland communities

MacDonald focuses in Maiden Speech on providing communities with real benefit from renewables in their area.

6 Sep 2024

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Scotland’s economic inactivity persistently higher than whole of UK

Speaking to senior business leaders at the Institute of Directors’ Policy Committee this morning, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the Scotland must focus on driving down NHS waiting times and getting people back to wo

20 Feb 2025

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Shetland: Wishart announces her decision not to re-stand

Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today announced that she will not seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the next Scottish Parliament election in 2026.

20 Feb 2025

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More clarity needed on why Skye House allegations were missed

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that ministers must provide greater clarity on why allegations of a culture of cruelty at Skye House were missed.

19 Feb 2025

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Jardine comments on rising levels of Islamophobia

Responding to a report published by anti-hate crime charity Tell MAMA, which has recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim hate cases since its founding, Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:

19 Feb 2025

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NHS Borders RAAC: SNP must end inaction on dangerous concrete

After all patients were moved out of a Borders community hospital following the reassessment of RAAC, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has urged the government to stop neglecting the issue and finally support health boards in dealin

19 Feb 2025

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Cole-Hamilton calls for action and leadership on drugs deaths

Responding to the evaluation of the Scottish Government's national mission on drugs death published today, which found that only 35% of the ADP coordinators who were surveyed agreed that there was “effective national leadership on the National Mission” by

18 Feb 2025

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A burning white pillar candle with text either side reading Holocaust Memorial Day and Marking 80 Years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

International Affairs

Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.

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by Ed Davey

27 Jan 2025

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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.

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by Ed Davey

16 Jan 2025

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Munira Wilson speaking in the House of Commons

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.

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by Munira Wilson

8 Jan 2025

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