Meet your Highlands & Islands list candidates: Alliance UK, Alliance to Liberate Scotland, and Reform UK

Advance UK

Voters should mark an X next to Advance UK because Scotland needs practical, disciplined government that puts people’s everyday concerns first. Families are struggling with rising living costs, so we would champion lower taxes where possible, fair energy policy, and a strong economy built on private enterprise and local jobs, not endless state expansion.
Public services matter, but wasting money does not. We would demand better value from existing budgets, focus spending on frontline delivery, and challenge bureaucracy that drains resources from health, education, and local services.
On security, the first duty of government is protection. We would support firm, fair policing, resilient infrastructure, and a serious approach to defence and emergency preparedness.
Our approach is rooted in responsibility: rewarding work, respecting community values, protecting equal treatment under the law, and planning for the future without burdening the next generation with debt or unrealistic promises.

The first candidate on their list, Matt Sheppard, did not respond to our questions.

Steve Skerrett

1. Because constituents deserve an MSP who is local, accessible, and focused on delivery, not ideology. I would prioritise practical outcomes, defend common‑sense values, and hold government to account on spending, competence, and basic public services.
2. Relentless scrutiny of public spending, opposition to waste, defence of taxpayers, and advocacy for safer communities, better education standards, and a pro‑enterprise environment that enables jobs and growth without endless state expansion.
3. Yes. Honest engagement builds trust. Where facts are uncertain or contested, I would say so openly rather than hide behind slogans or briefing lines.
4. Yes. Equal treatment under the law for all citizens, regardless of background, while resisting divisive identity politics that undermines social cohesion.
5. Climate change exists, and human activity plays a role. We should act responsibly, but with evidence‑based policies that protect future generations without damaging livelihoods, energy security, or economic stability.

Alliance to Liberate Scotland / Sovereignty Party

Regional List Candidates for Alliance to Liberate Scotland / Sovereignty Party stand for Sovereign Independence for Scotland, "Independence, Nothing Less."  The SNP are overly preoccupied with their own importance in staying in power and Independence is at best on the back burner.  Indeed, they have become a party of devolution clinging to an ambition of returning to  membership of the EU with the loss of Sovereignty that involves and its increasingly militarist profile. Only with outright Independence and the levers of funding and the resultant Treasury resources can the economic needs of our Nation be achieved.
We are committed if there is a majority for Independence to not take a Westminster Verdict as a rebuttal and to explore UDI as a normal state of affairs for our ancient Nation.

Brian Nugent

1. Independence for Scotland. The Supreme Court says only the UK government can hold a referendum, the UK government has said it will not allow a referendum. Force the issue, vote in large numbers for independence.
2. I will take each issue as it comes, and decide, merits or demerits, how to vote. The Alliance to Liberate Scotland has one policy, Independence, Nothing Less, Nothing Else. I am a member of Sovereignty, I will refer to party policy at its website. 
3. Yes.
4. Yes.
5. Climate change, Net Zero are not real. UK government policy is a threat to every business in Scotland.
The UK has the highest electricity prices in Europe 1 . No benefit from the windfarms in the Highlands and Islands, the North of Scotland has the highest electricity prices in the UK! Why?
One third of your electricity bill is for the electricity used! The UK last year signed up for another 20 years of subsidies to solar and wind farms, that is on top of the previous 15 years.
Through these renewable stealth taxes, we all play for renewable energy costs. That includes businesses who pass on their costs to customers.
That is the Cost of Living Crisis right there!

Andrew MacDonald

1. MSPs should be scrutinised and removed if underperforming.
2. Give 100% committment to honest endeavours and strive for the good of the people of Scotland.
3. Absolutely.
4. Yes.
5. To some extent a potential step into uncertain times. Perhaps too dependent on resources that are unpredictable and not guaranteed as stable resources.

Kenny Mackenzie

1. As a dedicated Scottish Independence supporter, I will not let the SNP shelve Independence for another 5 years by putting biology denying ideology ahead of the urgent need for Independence. As an Alliance to Liberate Scotland/Sovereignty MSP I will assist SALVO in any way.
2. I will work to improve the Islands ferry services; I will call for the disbandment of CMAL and get Stuart Ballantyne reinvited to design and build the ferry fleet Scotland needs. The Scottish electricity grid should be taken back into public ownership and zonal pricing introduced.
3. I believe Scotland’s parliament should adopt the same laws as Wales and Australia and make telling lies in Parliament a crime, which won’t please the Tories, Labour, Lib-Dems and Reform, but it’s vital to help regain the trust of the people.
4. A secular society is a diverse society drawing from all for the benefit of all. All the new Scots are welcome and contribute to the rich tapestry of Scottish life, welcoming and embracing, continuing the difference between Scotland and England.
5. Net zero is being use to force through unjust policies and initiatives while being run for corporate greed and not for the people.

Reform UK

The first two candidates on Reform UK’s list, Vic Currie and Max Bannerman, did not respond to our questions.

Amanda Hampsey

1. The electorate shouldn’t feel “stuck” with anyone. This role is earned daily. If elected, I’ll be visible, accountable, and present, listening, acting, and reporting back honestly. You won’t be stuck with me, you’ll have someone working for you.
2. That salary reflects public trust and should deliver results. I’ll focus on cost of living, services, infrastructure, and value for taxpayers. I’ll challenge waste, stay accessible, and ensure your voice is heard. This is about practical improvements, not headlines.
3. Yes. I’ll be honest, even when it’s difficult. People deserve clarity, not spin, explaining decisions, being upfront, and admitting when things need to improve. Trust starts with honesty.
4. Absolutely. Government must protect all citizens equally. Everyone deserves safety and fairness. Strong communities are built on shared values, with rules applied consistently to all.
5. In regard to climate change, we must respond sensibly. That means practical, affordable solutions that protect both environment and economy. We’ll rely on oil and gas for decades, so cutting domestic supply while importing more makes no sense. We need innovation, energy security, and a balanced approach for future generations.

Scottish Christian Party

The party’s candidate, Donald Boyd, did not respond to our questions.

Scottish Family Party

The party’s top three candidates, Kenny Stone, Allan MacEachen, and Rachel Gibson, did not respond to our questions.