All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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Speaking after the First Minister’s Programme for Government, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to new NHS Scotland workforce statistics showing that there are 5,616 nursing and midwifery vacancies, an increase from last quarter, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to comments from David Threadgold, chair of the Scottish Police Federation warning that a Police Scotland pilot in the North East, which will see certain crimes no longer investigated as part of an attempt to prioritise emergencies, is a “dange
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Liberal Democrat Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to new figures published by the National Records of Scotland showing that more than 700 people died by probable suicide in 2022, with the rate for men almost 3 times higher than for women and with rates in the most deprived areas 2.6 times high
Responding to new Public Health Scotland statistics which show that the number of people stuck in hospital has increased by almost 10% in one month, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
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.
