All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Scotland is banning the use of the only spray that can control bracken, Asulox, whereas England will continue to allow it. Bracken harbours ticks which carry Lyme’s disease.
It was a call that I’d been dreading – last Thursday, Jeremy Hosking rang to say he’d had enough and was withdrawing his offer to buy Kinloch Castle on Rum.
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.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today challenged the Prime Minister in the House of Commons over the government’s disruption of fishing operations across the country due to sudden visa rule changes. Fishermen in the Northern Isles and acr
Responding to Deputy First Minister Shona Robison's admission on Good Morning Scotland that the SNP must "get their house in order" and that auditors for the party have still not been found, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Responding to confirmation that the DRS scheme has been paused until March 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Responding to the First Minister’s relaunch statement to the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Speaking after the closure of the Scottish Government’s consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has echoed growing concerns among islanders about the approach being taken and the potential impact in the islands.
Responding to the torpedoing of Humza Yousaf’s relaunch, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton 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.
