All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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Responding to comments made by the Home Secretary this morning on the government's small boats proposals, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
Responding to the survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) of junior doctors in Scotland that found more than 40% are “actively researching” leaving the NHS and that almost 80% expect to have taken on a second job this year to help pay their bills, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today announced that Ukrainian MP and the leader of Golos Liberal Political Party, Kira Rudik, will address the party conference in Dundee this weekend.
At the forthcoming Scottish Liberal Democrat conference in Dundee, the party will set out plans proposed by climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP to boost support for greener cars and the transition to net zero.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called for the Scottish Government to take “real action” on NHS backlogs, after new Liberal Democrat analysis revealed that 384,023 operations have been lost since the pandemic first began, highlighting once again that the Cabinet Secretary needs to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new NHS Recovery Plan
Responding to Public Health Scotland statistics showing the 18-week mental health treatment target is still being missed for 30% of children, with more than 4,000 children and adults waiting a year or more for mental health treatment, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP commented:
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.
