All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renewables have long been hailed as the saviour of the Highland economy, with one SNP Minister declaring that Scotland would become the Saudi Arabia of renewables.
The healthcare sector in the Highlands is suffering from inflationary pressures, especially in medicines and staff costs, an ageing population and a lack of younger healthcare professionals in more rural areas.
Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP has written to the Scottish Government Minister for Women’s Health, Jenni Minto, over concerns that the government may be reneging on their promise to conduct an independent, national investigation into maternit
Speaking ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on drugs misuse in prisons, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today warned that the government is in a state of confusion as he revealed that the Scottish Prison Service has
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine will lead a Backbench Business Debate on Government Support for Bereaved Children tomorrow (26th) as part of a campaign to make sure affected families receive the help they need.
Responding to this evening’s fracas involving Douglas Ross, Scottish liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Commenting ahead of the final vote on the Scottish Budget tomorrow, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today said that ministers have “given up” when it comes to closing the attainment gap for those leaving school.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
The last ten days have been immensely difficult for our country.