Rural communities to be worst hit by Chancellor’s new electric car charge
The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
For fans to watch Scotland’s World Cup games, an MSP hopeful is calling for fan parks to be set up across the country and for pubs to get special dispensation to show late-scheduled Scotland games.
An emergency 5% VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses should be introduced in the upcoming Budget to drive growth for high streets and rural businesses alike and slash prices for hard-pressed families, an MSP hopeful has said.
The Scottish Government has today agreed to back a Scottish Liberal Democrat amendment in Holyrood calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
Almost 40,000 days of staff time for nurses and midwives have been lost across NHS Highland over the last five years due to a growing mental health crisis, the Highland Liberal Democrats have said.
The Scottish Government is being urged to urgently step in to find a replacement for lifeline services from Wick airport in response to Eastern Airways facing administration.
Scottish Liberal Democrat lead candidate for the South of Scotland region Duncan Dunlop has today launched a tractor and trailer poster campaign in the Scottish Borders, urging voters to back the party on the peach regional ballot paper.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that his party would hand rental incomes from ScotWind offshore wind projects to local councils to enable them to support their communities and invest in long term projects - a move which
Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson and candidate for Inverclyde Jamie Greene has today said that only his party have set out a realistic plan to help EV drivers, fix roads, cut fuel duty and get Scotland moving again.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Inverness to set out his plans for creating new housing for key workers and say that Scottish Liberal Democrats are on the brink of a series of election wins that will make them
Scottish Liberal Democrats have pledged to fight any attempt by Nigel Farage, Lord Malcolm Offord and Reform UK to start fracking in Scotland, warning that the proposals could damage the countryside and would be opposed by local communities.
Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has today used a visit to the Scottish Deer Centre to set out her party’s plans for getting spades in the ground and getting Scotland building again.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
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.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.