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.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending the Need for Foodbanks, co-chaired by North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain, has today released its report on alternative methods of provision following an inquiry.
Responding to the confirmation from minister Maree Todd that reform of NHS dentistry is being delayed due to the SNP leadership election, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Commenting on new figures showing the number of teachers falling since the SNP came to power, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie said:
Responding to the Scottish Government's proposed scrapping of First Minister's Questions on 30th March, meaning that a new First Minister would not have faced parliamentary scrutiny until 20th April, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton
Responding to new figures showing that only 64.7% of patients were seen across Scotland within the 4 hour target, and waits deteriorating at hospitals across the Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrats are set to launch a digital ad campaign highlighting the SNP's failure to support NHS dentistry.
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.
