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All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.

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David Green

Calls for targeted support for rural drivers

Far North Liberal Democrats Jamie Stone and David Green have written to the Secretary of State for Transport to raise concerns regarding the backlog of practical driving tests in the Highlands.

12 Oct 2025
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Scottish News

Paul McGarry

231 estimated homeless deaths

Responding to new figures showing that there were an estimated 231 deaths among homeless people in 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Paul McGarry said:

3 Mar 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

Cole-Hamilton: Voting Lib Dem is good for your health

Following new statistics showing a record high level of delayed discharge, hundreds of people waiting more than a year for mental health support and thousands of nursing and midwifery vacancies, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP urge

3 Mar 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

January 2026 the worst month on record at A&E

Responding to new figures showing January 2026 to be the worst month on record at A&E, with only 65.1% of people attending A&E seen within the 4 hour target, while 19,806 (15.2%) people waited over 8 hours, a new record, and a staggering 10,374 (8%) waite

3 Mar 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

More than 3,000 complaints about maternity care since 2020

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has called for ministers to urgently set out when they will conduct a national investigation into maternity services in Scotland, as he revealed there have been more than 3,000 complaints about mater

27 Feb 2026
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UK News

A women in a hijab against a blurred background with the words Islamophobia Awareness Month

Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

6 Nov 2025
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International Affairs

Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe

Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.

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23 Sep 2025
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