Angus MacDonald
A Rum deal
A gorgeous castle on a Hebridean island with a world class sea view and a decent skelp of land for sale at possibly as little as a £1. Tempted?
AMD
4 Jul 2023
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Angus MacDonald
An Open Letter to the Transport Minister
I am a Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan but I write on behalf of all West Highlanders, there are few of any political persuasion who would not support my request below.
AMD
18 Apr 2023
Scottish News
Cole-Hamilton challenges First Minister on ferry compensation scheme exclusions
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today challenged First Minister, John Swinney, on the exclusion of many islands and coastal communities from the government’s scheme that pays out compensation for ferry disruption.
18 Sep 2025
Greene responds to Audit Scotland warning about benefits funding gap
Responding to an embargoed Audit Scotland report that warns the SNP Government has failed to set out how it will manage a funding gap created by spending on devolved benefits, highlighting that the government’s spending on the Adult Disability Payment
18 Sep 2025
Greene welcomes passing of Victims Bill
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has today welcomed the Scottish Parliament passing the Victims, Witnesses and Justice (Reform) Scotland Bill, which enshrines Suzanne’s and Michelle’s Laws in Scots law.
17 Sep 2025
Cole-Hamilton calls for steps to tackle Gaza genocide
Following the UN's independent commission of inquiry finding that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
17 Sep 2025
Rennie criticises SNP ministers as council satisfaction worsens
Responding to new figures from the Scottish Household Survey showing that only 39% of people believe their council provides high quality services, a statistically significant decrease from 42% in 2023 and under a third of respondents (29%) agreed that the
17 Sep 2025
Parliament backs Greene’s amendments to Victims Bill
Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene has welcomed MSPs backing his amendments to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, which form the basis of his own Victims Bill which he first consulted on in 2021.
16 Sep 2025
UK News
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win more seats than Conservatives in 2024 Local Election
For the first time since 1996 the Liberal Democrats won more seats than the Conservatives in the Local Elections.
LD
9 May 2024
LGBTQ+
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
Migration
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 & Nature
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