Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat · Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
FULL PROFILEMr Angus MacDonald is the Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Highland infrastructure and transport · Energy policy and heating costs · Care homes and social care · Scottish constitutional issues · Business taxation and regulation
Positions
Highland Infrastructure — Strong advocate for improved transport links, particularly A82 road quality
strong
Energy Revenue Distribution — Supports greater energy revenue share for Highland communities
strong
Business Taxation — Opposes national insurance increases, prefers progressive income/capital gains tax
moderate
EU Relations — Supports restoring stronger ties with European Union
moderate
SEND Education — Advocates mandatory SEND training for all teachers
moderate
Scottish Independence — Questions impact on UK defence capabilities and NATO responsibilities
moderate
Care Homes — Prioritises care home issues as key constituency concern
moderate
Whisky Industry — Supports maintaining duty rates for Scotch whisky industry
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted Aye against Liberal Democrat whip position
2025-06-17 — Voted No against Liberal Democrat whip position
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining business acumen with local advocacy. Approaches issues through practical impact assessment, frequently asking departments to evaluate policies' real-world effects on communities and businesses.
Background
Angus MacDonald is a successful businessman and philanthropist who entered parliament at age 61, bringing extensive private sector experience to his role as MP.