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 UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
Responding to a new report from the Auditor General which warns that the future of Ferguson Marine’s Port Glasgow shipyard remains uncertain, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today accused the SNP of “a massive failure” to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis after new statistics revealed that the number of homes lying empty for more than twelve months has reached the highest level in more than a de
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the SNP government must finally tackle the crisis in social care by providing proper support for staff and services, after new figures showed that nearly 10,000
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Health Secretary to bring a new a plan to the table which will tackle cancer waiting times, as figures published today show poor cancer waiting times performance against the 6
Responding to new figures showing only 59.7% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 8th December, while 3,878 people waited over 8 hours and 1,802 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader and health spo
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
The Government is missing an open goal by failing to protect more of the treasured sporting events which bring people together. Liberal Democrats will give sport back to the people.
Today marks International Women's Day—a moment to honour women's achievements, acknowledge their invaluable contributions, and reflect on the journey towards gender equality that still lies ahead.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “invest in women”, I am sadly reminded of how much further we still need to go.
Liberal Democrats will continue to stand up for international law and for a lasting peace.
