All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP David Green has today used a debate in the Scottish Parliament to call on the Scottish Government to free up bedspace in hospitals by investing in Highland Hospice.
Caithness, Sutherland & Ross MSP David Green has secured a commitment from Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins to visit Dounreay and discuss the future of the nuclear workforce in Scotland.
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP David Green used his maiden speech in the Scottish Parliament to call for a “clear commitment” from the Scottish Government to deliver the independent review of maternity services in Caithness that MSPs voted for.
The Scottish Government has been urged to embrace calls for the creation of a new dedicated committee to scrutinise its progress on dualling the A9 at the Scottish Parliament.
The UK Government is being urged into action over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the reported detention of Scottish constituents aboard the vessel.
David Green, the newly elected Liberal Democrat MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, has said he is “not waiting around" as he used his first day as an MSP to put questions to ministers about maternity services in the Far North.
Responding to a new social attitudes survey which shows that more people in Scotland are likely to be dissatisfied than satisfied with the way the NHS runs, with 60% of respondents reporting that the standard of the health service had fallen, Scottish Lib
Responding to a new report by the Royal College of Nursing that states people with learning disabilities are often being denied their human right of fair access to health and care, as NHS data shows that the number of learning disability nurses has fallen
Ed Davey will give a speech at the European Movement to set out the Liberal Democrats’ plan for a new comprehensive Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU.
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Morven-May MacCallum has today secured unanimous support across parliament for her call to give charities a license to criticise.
Commenting on the appointment of Ruth Charteris as Lord Advocate and Brian Gill as Solicitor General, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yyi-pei Chou Turvey said:
Commenting as the University of Dundee announced plans to cut 190 more jobs, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie said:
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.