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.
Responding to the embargoed letter sent by BDA Scotland, BMA Scotland, Community Pharmacy Scotland and Optometry Scotland to Finance Secretary Shona Robison warning that the National Insurance hike, coupled with the increase in National Living Wage announ
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, today (19th November) met with North East Fife farmers to discuss issues impacting rural communities.
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today called on the SNP government to take steps to cut rates of domestic abuse after the number of incidents recorded by the police rose to some of the highest levels on record.
Responding to new figures showing only 64% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 10th November, while 2,901 people waited over 8 hours and 1,184 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Al
Responding to the results of the Scottish Household Survey 2023 that shows satisfaction with the quality of local schools is at its lowest level since the SNP first came to power in 2007, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesperson Claire McLaren has today addressed the Scottish Agritourism Conference 2024 in Perth, describing the recent UK budget as an earthquake “attacking the foundations of rural communities”.
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
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.
