Stone ‘thrilled’ with Flow Country’s World Heritage Status
"Many of us have long suspected that this unique habitat was probably of world importance - now we know that it most certainly is and has been recognised as such."
26 Jul 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
MacDonald respond to fresh NHS buildings delay at Portree, Fort William and Inverness
“People are waiting an age for treatment but the SNP have poured cold water on essential new NHS buildings all across Scotland."
26 Jul 2024
Stone raises concerns over staff vacancies in Highland schools under the SNP
“Scotland’s education system used to be the envy of the world. However, under this SNP Government, we have witnessed the significant and continuous decline in education standards across the country.
25 Jul 2024
Stone signs WASPI Parliamentary Motion
“WASPI women are dying without the DWP admitting to their errors. Without any acknowledgement of the impact that this has had on their lives and without compensation.
18 Jul 2024
Local News
Jamie Stone reacts to King's Speech
'I would strongly encourage the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to look at projects like the Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and I would invite him to come north as soon as possible to see for himself what is being done there.'
17 Jul 2024
Angus MacDonald
Campervan chaos solution is staring us in the face
I drove home last night behind two campervans at 40mph, one of them towing a small car. Our convoy passed Glenfinnan Church, with seven campervans ignoring the No Parking signs, and their inhabitants enjoying the sunshine.
AMD
25 May 2024
Scottish News
Chamberlain calls on Police Scotland to reopen investigation into Mohamed Fayed
Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain MP has today written to Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell to urge the service to consider reopening their investigation into former Harrods owner Mohamed Fayed.
30 Nov 2025
4 in 10 Scots go without recent dentist check-up
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader and Health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has accused the SNP of causing “agony” for patients and staff as he revealed that almost 40% of those registered with a dentist have not seen one in the past two years.
30 Nov 2025
SNP party poopers need to get behind World Cup boost for pub trade
As he marked St Andrews Day, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP need to stop being party poopers and get behind his party’s plans for extended licensing for pubs and fan parks for Scotland's World Cup games.
30 Nov 2025
Most rural Scots unhappy with public transport
Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has today said that his party would “get Scotland moving again”, after a new transport report showed that most people living in rural parts of the country are not satisfied with public tran
29 Nov 2025
Local MP responds to Cameron Barracks delay
Responding to the UK Government delaying the use of Cameron Barracks in Inverness to house asylum seekers, Angus MacDonald, MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire said:
29 Nov 2025
Greene comments on collapse of Prestwick Airport sale
Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene MSP has today accused the SNP of “failing to get anything off the ground” when it comes to Prestwick Airport, as the latest attempt to sell it fell through earlier this week.
28 Nov 2025
UK News
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Environment & Nature
National Nature Parks
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.
LD
15 Sep 2024