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 Liberal Democrats.
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
Cole-Hamilton to Swinney: When will communities properly benefit from renewables projects?
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that local communities are “shivering in the shadow of turbines” as he challenged the First Minister on the Scottish Government’s outdated guidance.
9 Oct 2025
Davey to visit Edinburgh College to set out plans to cut bills
Speaking ahead of the visit, Ed Davey said:
8 Oct 2025
Rennie comments on embargoed care system report
Commenting on the embargoed joint report by the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General, which warns that the care system in Scotland lacks clarity and accountability, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
8 Oct 2025
Rennie responds to survey showing teachers taking second jobs
Responding to the new survey from the NASUWT teaching union showing 14% of teachers now have a second job and that 31% are very worried about their financial situation, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
7 Oct 2025
Cole-Hamilton: SNP have ripped up promises on delayed discharges
Responding to new Public Health Scotland figures showing nearly 2,000 people (1,953) were stuck in hospital at the August census due to their discharge being delayed, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
7 Oct 2025
Operations activity stagnating below pre-pandemic levels
Responding to figures which reveal that, in the last 12 months, operations activity remains 12.5% lower than the 12-month period from September 2018 to August 2019, before the pandemic disrupted activity, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilto
7 Oct 2025
UK News
Latest UK News
No one should lose their home this Christmas
We are deeply concerned that both renters and homeowners could face homelessness during one of the most difficult Winters in living memory.
13 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Liberal Democrats Force Vote to Block Voter ID Laws
Today, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords are using a rare Parliamentary procedure called a ‘Fatal Motion’ to try to block the new Voter ID regulations.
LD
13 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Our Country Needs Fair Votes Now
Campaigning for fair votes has been part of the Liberal Democrat mission ever since we were founded. Last night, Ed Davey made a speech at the IPPR think tank about why it’s time has come - and how to make it happen.
LD
1 Dec 2022
Carers
My message on Carers Rights Day 2022
Today is Carers Rights Day - a chance for us to keep beating the drum for unpaid carers and raising awareness about their rights.
ED
23 Nov 2022
Environment & Nature
Abolish Ofwat and stop the sewage dumping
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
LD
6 Nov 2022
Cost of living
The Conservative Property Penalty
Thanks to the Conservatives’ disastrous mini-budget, we are facing a mortgage crisis.
LD
6 Nov 2022