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As new figures released today show only 2 of 14 health boards are currently on track to meet their target for helping people to quit smoking, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has warned that efforts to deliver a smoke-free Scotland are falling short.
The Liberal Democrats have called on Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab to be suspended, following reports which have emerged alleging that at least 24 civil servants have complained about his conduct.
Responding to the news that members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted to take strike action for the first time in 20 years in a row over pay, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today challenged the Scottish Government to secure more accommodation for the year ahead as he revealed new figures showing that in each of the last two years, more than 10,000 students were unable to secure university accommodation.
Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie has today highlighted the “calamitous mismatch” which means that Scotland now has as many empty properties as it does people without permanent accommodation.
Responding to the news that firefighter Barry Martin, who helped battle the blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh, has died, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
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.