All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
There was only one Corran proposal on the table at the Highland Council meeting on the 11th May 2023, and all us local Cllrs supported it. It was for the maximum £50 million bid to the Westminster Levelling Up Fund.
The Highlands is becoming the home to a significant percentage of Britain’s green energy needs. Even before wind, our post war hydro dams made the Highlands 100% self sufficient in electricity.
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?
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.
Responding to the news that Scottish Government-owned ScotRail will hike rail fares by 4.8% from July, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jill Reilly said:
Responding to the news that the firm which was due to manage the Deposit Return Scheme may be on the brink of collapse, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament during First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has called on the government to invest in sustainable heating technologies to cut emissions and meet climate targets.
Responding to the news that a bill designed to protect against protests outside abortion clinics has been lodged at the Scottish Parliament today, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Following the publication of the damning Privileges Committee report, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said Boris Johnson caused immeasurable damage to public trust in politics and that people are sick of Conservative sl
Speaking after the SNP and Greens voted down proposals to compensate islanders for the losses they have suffered as a result on the ongoing ferries fiasco, Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs and connectivity spokesperson Beatrice Wishart MSP said:
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
