Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Highlands
Businessman blames Slater for collapsed sale
A businessman and councillor who helped facilitate a prospective deal to regenerate a A-listed island castle has questioned Lorna Slater's assertion that she had "very little involvement in the collapsed sale."
CW
10 Apr 2024
Angus MacDonald
Hospitality sector on its knees
Visitor numbers in the Highlands have been high since Covid. However, summer's busy roads and crowded cafés disguise a major problem within the hospitality industry.
AMD
3 Mar 2024
Angus MacDonald
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision
Local entrepreneur sets out his vision to help keep youngsters in the Highlands from moving away for better employment opportunities. Article from The Herald, Tuesday 30th January.
GMK
3 Feb 2024
Angus MacDonald
The issue with our roads
Last week, campaign group Round Our Way took advantage of National Potholes day to inform us that the number of potholes in Scotland had risen by nearly 50% over the last year to a five year high.
AMD
21 Jan 2024
Angus MacDonald
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week
Question Time at Lochaber Ideas Week had a star-studded panel who tackled issues such as the shortage of affordable housing, poor infrastructure to support our buoyant tourism sector, and the shortage of skills.
AMD
7 Dec 2023
Scottish News
Rennie responds to embargoed IFS report on schools
Responding to a new IFS report which projects a sharp drop in the number of pupils in Scotland by 2040, amid many teachers already struggling to find full-time work and a shortage of teachers in rural areas, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperso
14 Feb 2025
Rennie responds to Nicola Sturgeon interview
Responding to Nicola Sturgeon’s interview, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
13 Feb 2025
Scottish ministers need to get tough on sewage dumping by the government-owned water company
Responding to reports in the i newspaper that Scottish Water have admitted that dozens of “high-priority” projects to stop the worst sewage releases in Scotland have still not been carried out more than two years on, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex
13 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton responds to nursing and midwifery report
Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Government nursing and midwifery taskforce report, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson and leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
13 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Government must explain why Skye House allegations were missed
In a letter to the Scottish Health Secretary, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has called on the government to explain to parliament why allegations of cruelty at the country’s largest child psychiatric hospital were missed.
13 Feb 2025
Scottish Government must press ahead on drugs consumption rooms
Responding to today's Scottish Affairs committee evidence session which heard that it could take up to four years to gather evidence on the effectiveness of the Thistle drug consumption facility in Glasgow, committee member Angus MacDonald MP said:
12 Feb 2025
UK News
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Cost of living
Standing up for consumers
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
LD
14 Sep 2024
European Affairs
Restoring links with Europe for young people
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
LD
14 Sep 2024