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.
Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie has today highlighted the “calamitous mismatch” which means that Scotland now has as many empty properties as it does people without permanent accommodation.
Responding to the news that firefighter Barry Martin, who helped battle the blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh, has died, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Liberal Democrat Jamie Stone MP has written a letter to the Prime Minister urging the Government to "provide off-grid households with energy support, via winter fuel payments, as a matter of urgency".
Speaking on Holocaust Memorial Day, Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart MSP said: “This year’s theme for Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘ordinary people,’ recognising how ordinary people were involved in all elements of the Holocaust. We should look back, remember, learn and change.
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie has today used a speech to the Scottish Council for Development and Industry to set out his vision for the Scottish economy.
The SNP’s decision to delay Scotland’s census is putting energy support payments for off-grid households at risk, according to findings by the Scottish Liberal Democrats today.
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.
