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 and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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
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
Angus confirms he will vote against assisted dying
Angus MacDonald MP reconfirms his concerns about the proposed assisted dying legislation
28 Nov 2024
Why I will vote against Assisted Dying
Angus MacDonald sets out his reasons for opposing the Assisted Dying Bill
4 Nov 2024
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
Scottish News
Cole-Hamilton comments on embargoed flu deaths analysis
Responding to the embargoed analysis that flu deaths in Scotland have reached a 45-year high, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
16 Apr 2025
Cocaine-related hospital stays at highest ever
Responding to the news that the rate of cocaine-related hospital stays has risen to its highest ever level, with the rate of drug-related hospital stays also increasing on last year, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP sai
15 Apr 2025
Scottish Conservatives are unconstructive and on-the-way out
Commenting on Russell Findlay's letter to the First Minister, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
14 Apr 2025
Cole-Hamilton: SNP have spent 18 years promising jam tomorrow
Responding to the First Minister’s press conference, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
14 Apr 2025
Ambulances took the equivalent of 41 years to turn around in 2024
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP has today said that the Scottish Government must fix problems at both the front door and the back door of the NHS after research by her party found that it took ambulances a total time of
13 Apr 2025
McArthur highlights challenges facing fire service as national warning issued
Responding to the news that fire chiefs are calling on people to act responsibly after an “extreme” wildfire warning was issued for the whole of Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur said:
11 Apr 2025
UK News
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
LGBT+
Free To Be Who You Are
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.
CJ
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
Making Britain a science superpower
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
VC
22 Mar 2025
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