All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
New figures reveal a growing childcare squeeze in the Highlands, with demand for funded places rising at the same time as the number of funded childminders providing them falls sharply.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today warned that the state of Scotland’s fire and rescue service is putting communities at risk.
The First Minister is being urged to “clean up politics” by introducing a far-reaching Accountability Act in the Scottish Government’s first Programme for Government of the new Parliament, due to be published in September.
Scotland’s review of maternity services must fully examine the loss of consultant-led maternity services in Caithness, the impact this has had on women and their families, and the scope for restoring those services, campaigners have said.
New report warns Highland “cost of living premium” must shape any new devolution deal
Far North MSP David Green has warned the future of air services in Caithness "cannot be an afterthought" as calls grow for a regional air transport strategy for the Highlands and Islands.
Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain has today secured an Urgent Question in the House of Commons, forcing the UK Government to answer concerns over DEFRA's decision to approve a new definition of English Single Malt Whisky.
Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Morven-May MacCallum MSP has said she is concerned the SNP is “going backwards” on removing dangerous cladding.
Responding to new figures showing that in the week ending 6th September, 4,397 patients waited over 8 hours and 1,883 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today said that the SNP are set to break a key promise to recruit more GPs, as new figures revealed they have hired a mere 10% of the number pledged.
Speaking ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament on preventing violence against women and girls, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey has called on the government to finally implement promised protections.
Responding to the First Minister meeting with the leaders of other devolved governments, Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green MSP said:
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.
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Liberal Democrats believe that no child should ever die because of where they live. Our members have passed a new policy to end this tragedy and guarantee safe, decent housing for every family.
Ed Davey’s speech from the Liberal International’s London Security Conference 2026 at the National Liberal Club