MacDonald respond to fresh NHS buildings delay at Portree, Fort William and Inverness
“People are waiting an age for treatment but the SNP have poured cold water on essential new NHS buildings all across Scotland."
26 Jul 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Stone raises concerns over staff vacancies in Highland schools under the SNP
“Scotland’s education system used to be the envy of the world. However, under this SNP Government, we have witnessed the significant and continuous decline in education standards across the country.
25 Jul 2024
Stone signs WASPI Parliamentary Motion
“WASPI women are dying without the DWP admitting to their errors. Without any acknowledgement of the impact that this has had on their lives and without compensation.
18 Jul 2024
Local News
Jamie Stone reacts to King's Speech
'I would strongly encourage the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to look at projects like the Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and I would invite him to come north as soon as possible to see for himself what is being done there.'
17 Jul 2024
Angus MacDonald
Campervan chaos solution is staring us in the face
I drove home last night behind two campervans at 40mph, one of them towing a small car. Our convoy passed Glenfinnan Church, with seven campervans ignoring the No Parking signs, and their inhabitants enjoying the sunshine.
AMD
25 May 2024
Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
Scottish News
Carmichael leads debate in Parliament on cuts to coastguard remuneration
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has today led a debate in Parliament on changes to the remuneration of coastguard volunteers in which he called for the changes to be paused and demanded that any changes respect the contribution and service give
1 Jul 2026
Scottish Government set to break pledge to update broken sewage guidance
Scottish Liberal Democrat climate, energy and environment spokesperson Sanne Dijkstra-Downie has today revealed emails showing that the SNP Government are set to break its commitment to replace outdated and broken sewage guidance before time consuming leg
1 Jul 2026
Rennie: Professors displaying no shame at Dundee accounts turmoil
Responding to the publication of University of Dundee’s long-awaited financial statements for 2023-24, North East Fife MSP Willie Rennie said:
1 Jul 2026
Chou Turvey responds to hate crime charges at record high
Responding to the news that the number of hate crime charges in Scotland has reached a record high, with at least one element of hate crime recorded in 7,115 charges in 2025-26, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP said:
30 Jun 2026
Scot Lib Dems bemoan SNP Government housebuilding failure
Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Morven-May MacCallum MSP has today encouraged the Scottish Government to increase the number of homes being built as new figures revealed a sluggish industry with both completions and starts falling from last
30 Jun 2026
Scottish ministers must now move heaven and earth to deliver Shetland tunnels
Speaking after Shetland Islands Council backed plans to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels, Orkney & Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said:
30 Jun 2026
UK News
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
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
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.
RF
16 Mar 2024
Latest UK News
Sport for the People
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.
TF
16 Mar 2024
Women
Ed Davey's International Women's Day Message 2024
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.
ED
7 Mar 2024
Women
Reflecting on International Women’s Day 2024
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.
CJ
7 Mar 2024