Inverness MP launches report on Highlands social care crisis
Angus MacDonald MP calls on the Scottish Government to provide a clear, targeted funding plan for the construction of four new care homes on the west coast
2 Apr 2025
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
David Green
Campaigners secure Ministerial visit to Caithness maternity services
Following calls from campaigners, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Public Health and Women's Health Jenni Minto MSP has agreed to visit Caithness to meet with local residents who are worried about the lack of maternity services.
1 Apr 2025
David Green
Almost 1,300 violent incidents in Highland schools so far this year
Almost 1,300 violent incidents have been reported in schools across the Highland Council area in the current school year alone, statistics revealed by the Scottish Liberal Democrats have shown.
24 Mar 2025
Visitor tax, nice idea but flawed
Angus MacDonald MP sets out his views on the Tourist Visitor Levy proposed by the Highland Council and concludes it is an idea that has merits but is fundamentally flawed.
18 Dec 2024
David Green
First Minister urged to face the dangerous realities of Highland healthcare
The First Minister John Swinney has been invited to travel the distance between Caithness and Inverness to experience for himself the distance that patients have to travel for vital healthcare.
16 Dec 2024
Angus confirms he will vote against assisted dying
Angus MacDonald MP reconfirms his concerns about the proposed assisted dying legislation
28 Nov 2024
Scottish News
Wishart calls for extension to ferry consultation due to internet disruption
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat, Beatrice Wishart, has called on the Scottish Government to extend its Northern Isles Ferry Services 4 (NIFS4) contract consultation beyond Monday 13th October due to internet disruption experienced in Shetland.
13 Oct 2025
Scottish shellfish waters suffer 3,785 sewage dumps in 2 years
New analysis of sewage dumping sites located within protected shellfish waters revealed that they suffered 3,785 sewage dumps in the last 2 years.
13 Oct 2025
Rennie: Independence is distraction from SNP failures
Responding to John Swinney’s interviews on the BBC this morning, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
12 Oct 2025
SNP should give new date for dualling A96
Scottish Liberal Democrat lead parliamentary candidate for the North East region Yi Pei Chou-Turvey today (Saturday 11th October) said that the SNP should finally set a deadline for dualling the A96, after years of broken promises and delays.
11 Oct 2025
Rennie responds to EIS strike ballot
Responding to the news that EIS members are voting on strike action, with union leaders describing teachers' workloads as “crippling”, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
10 Oct 2025
Cole-Hamilton responds to BMA strike ballot
Responding to the news that that junior doctors will be balloted over strike action, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
10 Oct 2025
UK News
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Free To Be Who You Are
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.
CJ
22 Mar 2025
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Making Britain a science superpower
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
VC
22 Mar 2025
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A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
CJMP
7 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
ED
25 Feb 2025
International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025