All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Far North Lib Dem MSP David Green has pressed the Scottish Government after teenagers in Portmahomack were left unable to reach their college courses because no bus runs early enough to get them there.
The Scottish Government has been urged to allay concerns that its public service reforms could become “yet another attempt to centralise Highlands and Islands Enterprise”.
The Culture Secretary will visit the Caithness Broch Project, the pioneering heritage charity behind ambitious plans to build the world’s first full-scale, historically accurate broch in 2,000 years.
The Health Secretary has agreed to visit Highland Hospice to learn more about how its End of Life Care Together partnership with NHS Highland is helping to deliver care for people at home and reduce delayed discharges from hospital.
The Scottish Government’s review of their wildfire strategy must “look again” at recruitment challenges and “test why the current model isn’t working for rural communities”, Far North MSP David Green has said.
The First Minister has been warned that NHS Highland’s oncology staffing crisis is the “consequence of a national shortage of oncologists” and has been urged to bring forward a 10-year NHS workforce plan that is “finally fit for purpose.”
Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain has today secured an Urgent Question in the House of Commons, forcing the UK Government to answer concerns over DEFRA's decision to approve a new definition of English Single Malt Whisky.
Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Morven-May MacCallum MSP has said she is concerned the SNP is “going backwards” on removing dangerous cladding.
Responding to new figures showing that in the week ending 6th September, 4,397 patients waited over 8 hours and 1,883 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today said that the SNP are set to break a key promise to recruit more GPs, as new figures revealed they have hired a mere 10% of the number pledged.
Speaking ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament on preventing violence against women and girls, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey has called on the government to finally implement promised protections.
Responding to the First Minister meeting with the leaders of other devolved governments, Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green MSP said:
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.
The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
Liberal Democrats believe active travel is not just transport policy - it is preventive healthcare, environmental action, and economic common sense.