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 passed an emergency motion calling on the UK Government to scrap the Illegal Migration Bill which would see anyone entering the UK via small boats immediately detained and deported to another country as soon as possible.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today marked his party’s extraordinary victory in the Costorphine/Murrayfield by-election in Edinburgh, which saw the party win more than 50% of the vote, defeating eight challengers on the first ballot.
On his visit to Scotland, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is demanding the UK Government cancel plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April.
At their Spring Conference in Dundee, the Scottish Liberal Democrats will debate proposals that would see the UK Government and fossil fuel companies contribute to a loss and damage fund to pay for the damages caused by the climate crisis to vulnerable communities around the globe.
Responding to comments made by the Home Secretary this morning on the government's small boats proposals, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
Responding to the survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) of junior doctors in Scotland that found more than 40% are “actively researching” leaving the NHS and that almost 80% expect to have taken on a second job this year to help pay their bills, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson 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.
