Stone ‘thrilled’ with Flow Country’s World Heritage Status
"Many of us have long suspected that this unique habitat was probably of world importance - now we know that it most certainly is and has been recognised as such."
26 Jul 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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
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
Scottish News
Scottish Government forced to climb down on ministerial power grab of legal profession
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today said that the SNP Government must not hurry through important legislation to reform legal services after it was forced into removing unchecked ministerial powers from the Legal Ser
13 Jan 2025
Rennie comments ahead of Glen Sannox first crossing
Speaking ahead of the new Glen Sannox ferry making its maiden voyage to the Isle of Arran, as news broke of defects affecting one of its decks and further delays expected for its sister ship, the Glen Rosa, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said
13 Jan 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Scottish Water must ensure no gaps in sewage monitoring
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today called on the Scottish Government to "plug the holes" in Scotland's sewage dumping data, as new analysis by his party revealed that Scottish Water does not record the number of faults with moni
12 Jan 2025
Cole-Hamilton calls for network of drug consumption rooms ahead of Glasgow facility opening
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has called on the Scottish Government to roll out a network of safe drug consumption centres as the first facility of its kind in the UK is set to open in Glasgow on Monday.
10 Jan 2025
Cole-Hamilton demands SNP act as 1,500 babies born addicted to drugs
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the First Minister to urgently act on the number of babies who spend the first days of their lives withdrawing from drugs, calling for investment in recovery services and extra he
9 Jan 2025
More than 440,000 police officer and staff days lost to mental health since 2019
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur has today urged the SNP to do far more to support police officers and staff as he revealed that the number of working police officer and staff days lost to mental health absences has risen sharp
9 Jan 2025
UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024