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Scottish News

Daniel Khan-O'Malley

Scots demand crack down on illicit vape shops

New polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals 3 in 5 Brits want to see more power to control the number of vape shops on their high street, with the figures even higher among Scots, as the party calls for a crackdown on cowboy vendors and effo

1 May 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

SNP has given up on mental health worker pledge

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP cannot be trusted with another term in government, as parliamentary questions confirmed that they have abandoned a pledge to deliver 1,000 extra mental health workers.

1 May 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

Highland seats swinging to the Lib Dems

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to the Highland Swing in Killiecrankie to outline how Highland seats are swinging towards the Liberal Democrats and away from the SNP after years of neglect from the Scottish Gover

1 May 2026
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Alex Cole-Hamilton

Cole-Hamilton brands SNP squeamish on defence

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Babcock’s Rosyth site to set out his party’s commitment to keeping the UK safe and creating skilled jobs across Scotland by putting defence at the heart of new industrial and sk

30 Apr 2026
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UK News

Transgender Awareness Week
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats

Trans Awareness Week

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025
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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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