At last, renewables might pay off for Highlanders
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.
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
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.
I am certain that the A82 is far more dangerous and frightening than the A9.
I have been a Highland Councillor for eight months now and am really enjoying it, learning about issues at schools, roads, the local economy and care sector, amongst many other subjects.
The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis. It's facing the same combination of extreme cost increases as hospitality, however its situation is far worse.
There is barely a café, pub or hotel that is not desperately seeking staff across the Highlands this summer. And we all have horror stories of new employees not turning up for their first day at work, or being seduced by a higher pay offer elsewhere.
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Government's debate Ambitious for Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has said his party will continue the fight to fix Scotland’s NHS as new figures revealed huge waits for tests, treatment and care packages, thousands of people waiting at A&E and poor public satisfaction
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that Tanvir Ahmad has been selected as candidate for the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election.
The Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Andrew Baxter, has today written to the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament to request the establishment of a new A9 Dualling Programme Committee.
Following shocking new figures which show children are still waiting more than a year for mental health treatment, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said his party is focused on fighting for change with fairness at its heart.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that Councillor Mel Sullivan has been selected as candidate for the Aberdeen South by-election.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
Tomorrow, my bill to ban conversion therapy will be debated in the House of Lords.