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.
Commenting on an update provided to the Scottish Parliament's Net Zero, Energy and Transport and Public Audit committees on the costs of the MV Glen Rosa from Graeme Thomson, Chief Executive of Ferguson Marine which confirms that the bill for the boat has
Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate Ben Langmead has won the highly contested Bearsden South by-election, putting the party in pole position to gain the Strathkelvin & Bearsden parliamentary seat at May’s election.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats today announce with great sadness the passing of Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, former Deputy First Minister of Scotland and a towering figure of modern Scottish liberalism.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today pressed the First Minister over support for social care, warning that the government will need to deliver additional funding to secure his party's support.
Scottish Liberal Democrat finance spokesperson Jamie Greene has today said that councils need sustainable finances and to be handed back control over how their budgets are spent.
Responding to Russell Findlay’s speech in which he called for limiting the Scottish Child Payment to two children, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene said:
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.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025