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 new NHS Scotland workforce statistics showing that there are 5,568 nursing and midwifery vacancies, and that £567m was spent on temporary staff across the NHS in 2022/23, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to the news that Ian Blackford will step down at the next general election as MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain MP has today led a debate in Parliament calling on the government to provide greater support to Afghan women and girls. She described the persecution of women in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity.
Responding to MPs voting to ban Margaret Ferrier from the House of Commons for 30 days for her breach of Covid regulations, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Health Secretary to devise a new NHS Recovery Plan because “we are way beyond crisis point,” after new Liberal Democrat analysis revealed that 408,361
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Health Secretary to finally take action on the stubbornly high number of delayed hospital discharges as new Public Health Scotland figures show there a
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.
