All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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Commenting on the embargoed report from the Auditor General into the Scottish criminal courts backlog, which has seen average waiting times for the most serious crimes such as serious assault, murder and rape more than double since 2020, Scottish Liberal
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland today voted in favour of further ‘theological research’ on the issue of assisted dying, rejecting a motion which would have reaffirmed its opposition.
Responding to figures from Transport Scotland showing that in 2022, 174 people lost their lives on Scotland's roads, the highest since 2016, Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone said:
Responding to comments from BMA Scotland warning of a “full-blown crisis” in general practice, and new figures showing Scotland has lost nearly 90 surgeries in the last decade, while almost one in 10 has closed their lists to new patients, Scottish Libera
Following a sharp uptick in the number of constituents concerned about the state of their homes, Alex Cole-Hamilton has today chaired an Edinburgh housing summit in the Scottish Parliament to address widespread needs. Among those in attendance were Edinbu
Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur has today expressed astonishment at Minister Lorna Slater’s inability to name a single business or trade association whose "number one concern" over the deposit return scheme was uncer
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.
