An Open Letter to the Transport Minister
I am a Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan but I write on behalf of all West Highlanders, there are few of any political persuasion who would not support my request below.
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
I am a Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan but I write on behalf of all West Highlanders, there are few of any political persuasion who would not support my request below.
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today called for the role of the biometrics commissioner to be expanded to include all forms of biometric data such as the use of facial recognition technology used in schools, shops, supermarkets and other public places.
Responding to the news that the EIS Salaries Committee has “unanimously rejected” the government’s pay offer, describing it as “smoke and mirrors”, meaning that strike action in Scotland’s schools will continue, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to the resignation of the First Minister, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said: “Nicola Sturgeon’s talent has undoubtedly shaped Scottish political life and she deserves to be thanked for her public service. Today is not a day for political attacks. I wish her well for everything that comes next.
Responding to Green Minister Lorna Slater telling Good Morning Scotland that the Scottish Government will press ahead with its deposit return scheme, in the face of dire warnings from many businesses, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for the climate crisis Liam McArthur MSP has today accused the Scottish Government’s Mobility and Scrappage Fund of being "woefully unambitious," highlighting that the scheme will only lead to the scrapping of around 300 cars and calling on the government to move further and faster in encouraging the transition to greener travel.
Scottish Liberal Democrats leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has accused the Scottish Government of leaving “patients in pain”, as new Public Health Scotland figures revealed that the number of GPs working for Primary Care Out of Hours services had dropped by more than a fifth since 2019.
Her service; her sense of selflessness; her steadfast commitment to the nation. These values and her service have defined Her Majesty’s seven decade reign, and will continue to define her.
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.