All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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.
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.
Renewables have long been hailed as the saviour of the Highland economy, with one SNP Minister declaring that Scotland would become the Saudi Arabia of renewables.
The healthcare sector in the Highlands is suffering from inflationary pressures, especially in medicines and staff costs, an ageing population and a lack of younger healthcare professionals in more rural areas.
I am certain that the A82 is far more dangerous and frightening than the A9.
I have been a Highland Councillor for eight months now and am really enjoying it, learning about issues at schools, roads, the local economy and care sector, amongst many other subjects.
Good afternoon conference, and thank you Jamie. Welcome to our Liberal Democrat family! I hope someone’s explained that it’s after my speech that you get you fitted for a wetsuit. And choose your paddleboard.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today unveiled Jamie Greene as a brand new Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP after he announced at the party’s conference why he is leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join the Scottish Liberal Democra
The Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling on the Scottish Government to help protect communities from bank closures by exempting the “last bank in town” from business rates and for the acceleration of Banking Hubs to ensure the services they provide are
Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader and MP for North East Fife Wendy Chamberlain has today said that her party “will fight for the future of farming families” during her keynote speech to the party’s spring conference in Inverness.
Responding to Jamie Greene MSP resigning from the Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP commented:
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that popular local councillor Andrew Baxter has been selected as the party’s candidate for its key target of Skye, Lochaber & Badenoch at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
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.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
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.
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.
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
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.
