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 and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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
Hundreds of high-risk repairs to NHS buildings will cost £64m
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today revealed that there are hundreds of high-risk repairs outstanding in NHS buildings across Scotland, with the estimated cost of this repair work totalling more than £64 million.
2 Mar 2025
Thousands of elderly patients waiting more than 12 hours at A&E
During this week’s First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton raised the case of an 87-year-old woman who experienced extremely long waits at A&E after breaking her hip, as he called on the government to explain why th
27 Feb 2025
Help for kids with additional support needs is dropping like a stone
Responding to the embargoed report from Audit Scotland which warns that “The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school education in Scotland”, Scottish
27 Feb 2025
Rennie responds to latest stream of ferry disruption
Responding to a new round of ferry disruption, which will mean some of CalMac’s largest vessels are delayed from re-entering service, including the MV Caledonian Isles and the MV Isle of Lewis, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Ren
26 Feb 2025
Stone stands up for Scotch Whisky
Jamie Stone, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, has tabled a parliamentary motion calling for the protection of the Scottish Single Malt Whisky category in light of a bid made by the English Whisky Guild for geographical indication.
26 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton calls for Edinburgh university support amid £140 million financial black hole
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Scottish Government to engage with Edinburgh University, after University principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson announced plans to reduce staff numbers to plug a £140 millio
25 Feb 2025
UK News
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win big in local elections
Liberal Democrats gained 407 councillors and control of 12 councils in England, giving us our best result in decades.
LD
8 May 2023
Cost of living
Tackling soaring food prices
British people are struggling with eye-watering food prices and yet this Conservative Government is refusing to help. Liberal Democrats are putting forward a proper plan to make food cheaper.
LD
2 May 2023
Environment
Chalk streams hit by 14,000 hours of sewage discharges last year
This is a devastating blow to our country’s environment.
LD
27 Apr 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
We love our country and want to transform it for the better. To build a liberal Britain, and spread real opportunity to every city, town and village across our great United Kingdom. To deliver the fair deal that the British people deserve.
LD
19 Mar 2023
Refugees
A Better Alternative on Small Boats
The anti-refugee Braverman Bill is immoral, unworkable and incredibly costly.
LD
19 Mar 2023
Benefits & Pensions
Towards a Fairer Society
Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed in life and access to the same opportunities. Sadly that is not the case in the UK.
WC
18 Mar 2023