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
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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
Greene comments on embargoed IFS analysis
Responding to the embargoed IFS analysis, which finds that performance in Scotland's health service, schools and courts remains substantially poorer than before the pandemic, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:
7 Mar 2026
871 deaths associated with 12-hour A&E waits in 2025
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has published new analysis which shows there were an estimated 871 deaths associated with 12 hour waits at A&E in 2025.
7 Mar 2026
Greene responds to Offord press conference
Responding to Lord Malcolm Offord announcing that he will stand as Reform’s candidate in Inverclyde, Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene MSP said:
6 Mar 2026
Wendy Chamberlain MP raises concerns over funding for listed churches
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, has raised concerns in Parliament about the future of funding for historic churches following the UK Government’s decision to close the Listed Places of Worship Scheme.
6 Mar 2026
Scot Lib Dems slam ferry fiasco as Mallaig-Armadale route left without service over Easter
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today condemned the removal of ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale over the Easter holidays, warning that the disruption will have a devastating impact on west coast communities and businesses.
5 Mar 2026
Scot Lib Dems call for safety measures to improve Dunkeld junction on dangerous A9
Scottish Liberal Democrat lead candidate for Mid Scotland & Fife and local councillor Claire McLaren has today called for the Scottish Government improve safety measures at the Dunkeld junction on the A9.
5 Mar 2026
UK News
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
LGBTQ+
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
Latest UK News
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