All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
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Scottish Liberal Democrats have today criticised the Scottish Government after it emerged that the government’s review of public transport fares will not be completed until the end of 2023.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today asked “How can Humza Yousaf look parents and patients in the eye?” as new figures reveal that since 2019 more than 8,000 children's operations have been cancelled.
Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur has today questioned the Scottish Government’s commitment to the planet as it emerged that the consultation on a new biodiversity strategy and its accompanying delivery plan is months
Edinburgh Western MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton has called upon the University of Edinburgh to urgently rectify the situation that has meant thousands of students are graduating without a degree classification.
Responding to the Royal College of Nursing press release highlighting new UCAS data published today which shows a 19% drop in applicants to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year, with applicants 6,450 as of 30 June 2023, compared to 7,930 in 202
Responding to today's Scottish Government update on the future of care services, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP 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.
