All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
New figures reveal a growing childcare squeeze in the Highlands, with demand for funded places rising at the same time as the number of funded childminders providing them falls sharply.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today warned that the state of Scotland’s fire and rescue service is putting communities at risk.
The First Minister is being urged to “clean up politics” by introducing a far-reaching Accountability Act in the Scottish Government’s first Programme for Government of the new Parliament, due to be published in September.
Scotland’s review of maternity services must fully examine the loss of consultant-led maternity services in Caithness, the impact this has had on women and their families, and the scope for restoring those services, campaigners have said.
New report warns Highland “cost of living premium” must shape any new devolution deal
Far North MSP David Green has warned the future of air services in Caithness "cannot be an afterthought" as calls grow for a regional air transport strategy for the Highlands and Islands.
Scottish Liberal Democrat external affairs spokesperson David Green MSP has today said that whoever is elected as the next Scottish Labour leader should press Andy Burnham to deliver a new deal with Europe.
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson, Susan Murray MP has welcomed today’s news that Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail having been arrested and imprisoned in India for almost nine years without conviction.
Responding to the Scottish Government’s statement on Ferguson Marine this afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
Following questioning by Alex Cole-Hamilton at First Minister’s Questions, John Swinney refused to say whether he will adopt the recommendations made by the public inquiry that established the events surrounding Lucy Letby’s crimes.
Scottish Liberal Democrat Duncan Dunlop MSP has today (Thursday 17th September) said he is determined to bring about systematic change of the care system.
Commenting on the embargoed Audit Scotland report into management of the ScotWind leasing round which warns that the Scottish Government should provide clearer, disaggregated plans for the use of offshore wind option fees.
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.