Rural communities to be worst hit by Chancellor’s new electric car charge
The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
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The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
For fans to watch Scotland’s World Cup games, an MSP hopeful is calling for fan parks to be set up across the country and for pubs to get special dispensation to show late-scheduled Scotland games.
An emergency 5% VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses should be introduced in the upcoming Budget to drive growth for high streets and rural businesses alike and slash prices for hard-pressed families, an MSP hopeful has said.
The Scottish Government has today agreed to back a Scottish Liberal Democrat amendment in Holyrood calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
Almost 40,000 days of staff time for nurses and midwives have been lost across NHS Highland over the last five years due to a growing mental health crisis, the Highland Liberal Democrats have said.
The Scottish Government is being urged to urgently step in to find a replacement for lifeline services from Wick airport in response to Eastern Airways facing administration.
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West has secured a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 4th February on the potential merits of fast-track visas for skilled US citizens.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that the SNP are terrible for your health after figures showed that more than 800,000 Scots are still on NHS waiting lists.
Responding to reports that the European Commissioner for finance has said that the European Union would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today attacked record homelessness figures and set out their plans for tackling the SNP's scandalous neglect.
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today said SNP ministers must ensure the right combination of officers and staff is in place as new figures show a fall in the number of full-time police officers.
Responding to new figures showing that in the month of December 2025 only 67% of people attending A&E seen within the 4 hour target, while 15,871 (12.4%) people waited over 8 hours and 7,451 (5.8%) waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.