All the latest news from the Highland Liberal Democrats.
The Scottish Government is being urged to introduce a range of measures, including a dedicated fund, to support local journalism and by doing so protect local democracy and strengthen communities.
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
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:
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.
The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
Liberal Democrats believe active travel is not just transport policy - it is preventive healthcare, environmental action, and economic common sense.