All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
The Scottish Government and NHS Highland are being urged to set out a timetable for collating the information required for Scottish Ministers to make a decision in response to calls for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Far North, David Green, says it “stinks” that the Scottish Government has no plans monitor 100% of overflows despite sewage concerns raised by Caithness campaigners.
Scottish Liberal Democrat politicians from across the Highlands have come together to urge the Bank of Scotland to think again following the bank’s decision to close branches in Dingwall, Gairloch, Nairn, and Tain next year.
A petition has been launched to save the under-threat Tain Royal Academy Community Complex (TRACC) facilities that serve the Tain and Easter Ross community.
Opposition to Tain losing its only swimming pool is growing as the SNP-led administration at Highland Council is urged to “go back to the drawing board” or risk letting down a generation of young people in the Easter Ross community.
A young patient in the Highlands was forced to wait 1,189 days - more than three years - before they started mental health treatment in the last year, it has been revealed amidst calls for new specialist beds for young people across the North.
On International Women's Day, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader and former police officer Wendy Chamberlain MP has called for an end to the delays holding back the rollout of key domestic abuse protections, as she revealed that over 5,900 domestic i
Responding to the embargoed IFS analysis, which finds that performance in Scotland's health service, schools and courts remains substantially poorer than before the pandemic, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has published new analysis which shows there were an estimated 871 deaths associated with 12 hour waits at A&E in 2025.
Responding to Lord Malcolm Offord announcing that he will stand as Reform’s candidate in Inverclyde, Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene MSP said:
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, has raised concerns in Parliament about the future of funding for historic churches following the UK Government’s decision to close the Listed Places of Worship Scheme.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today condemned the removal of ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale over the Easter holidays, warning that the disruption will have a devastating impact on west coast communities and businesses.
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The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
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Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.