All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
At a meeting with the Scottish Government’s Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP at Wick General Hospital, campaigners warned that mums-to-be in Caithness “need action, not warm words” concerning local maternity services.
Almost 60,000 people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government's target was hit over four years ago, figures have revealed, prompting Scottish Liberal Democrat demands for action.
The Highland Liberal Democrats are calling for the introduction of a new restitution order for fly-tipping offences which would enable courts to mandate offenders to financially contribute to cleaning up the mess caused by their crimes.
The Highland Liberal Democrats are urging the Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop MSP, to scrap controversial plans to impose a 50mph speed limit on main roads across the Highlands.
The UK Government is being urged to “spell out in detail” how they will support households in Highland waiting to switch away from Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters following the delay to the RTS switch off.
The Scottish Government has been warned that to be serious about achieving net-zero targets in a way that commands public support, Ministers must scrap their opposition to nuclear energy as part of the UK's decarbonised electricity mix.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that this is the "last chance" for MSPs to convene at Holyrood and find a solution to Scotland's acute ferry crisis, which has seen multiple vessels out of service all at once.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the Scottish Conservative manifesto, Scottish Liberal Democrat campaign chair Wendy Chamberlain has called on party leader Russell Findlay to apologise for supporting Liz Truss’ economic plans.
Responding to a BBC Disclosure report that families in Inverness have been fighting for years to claw back tens of thousands of pounds in care home deposits, Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Inverness and Nairn Neil Alexander said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a campaign stop in Edinburgh to set his party’s plan to give people faster access to GPs and give every practice the equivalent of an extra member of clinical staff.
Responding to John Swinney saying that there could be an independence referendum in 2028 if the SNP wins a majority in next month’s Scottish Parliament elections and his insistence that it would be “achievable” for Scotland to become an independent nation
Commenting on today’s Norstat poll reported in the Sunday Times, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
Until the Government treats this crisis with the urgency and seriousness it demands, nothing will change and the vulnerable people caught in the system will continue to suffer.
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.