Angus MacDonald
A Rum deal
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?
AMD
4 Jul 2023
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Angus MacDonald
An Open Letter to the Transport Minister
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.
AMD
18 Apr 2023
Scottish News
Mobile phone driving offences bounce back to pre-pandemic levels
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today urged Police Scotland to get tough on drivers who use their mobile phones while driving as he revealed that the number of offences has already rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
22 May 2023
Rennie: Communities rundown under SNP rule
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has today accused the Scottish Government of allowing communities to be rundown as he revealed that 53% of Scots reported issues such as drug misuse, vandalism and litter were common in their neighbourhood.
21 May 2023
Ferry compensation and cancellations rise as SNP neglect island communities
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has today accused the Scottish Government of treating island communities with neglect as he revealed that CalMac compensation payments have almost doubled and more than 17,000 ferry journeys
21 May 2023
Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill will become law
Scottish Liberal Democrat North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill passed its final stage in the House of Lords today and will now become law. The ‘landmark’ piece of legislation will come into effect next year and give unpaid carers a le
19 May 2023
Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill set to pass final hurdle
The Carer’s Leave Bill introduced by North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain will reach its final parliamentary stage this Friday in the House of Lords. The Bill, which has been described by the charity Carers UK as a ‘landmark’ piece of legislation, has cro
19 May 2023
Rennie responds to significant delays for Adult Disability Payment
Responding to reports that the roll-out of the Scottish Government’s new Adult Disability Payment has seen “significant delays,” according to welfare rights groups, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy and communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
18 May 2023
UK News
Lib Dems Winning
Richard Foord is our Tiverton and Honiton by-election candidate
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.
LD
20 May 2022
Latest UK News
Overriding the Northern Ireland Protocol would be deeply damaging
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
LM
17 May 2022
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems pick Sarah Dyke for Somerton and Frome
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
LD
14 May 2022
International Affairs
Rebuilding Trade & Cooperation with Europe
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.
LM
12 Mar 2022
Taxing Land, Not Investment
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
30 Aug 2018