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Responding to new figures showing that only 45.2% of patients who went to the A&E department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh were seen within the four-hour target time, and waits worsening across the country, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has called on the SNP/Green Government to “stop clutching onto a failing recovery plan”.
Responding to the news that there has been a 13% increase in the number of nurses who left the Nursing and Midwifery Council register in the 12 months up to September 2022, with 2,690 nurses leaving the profession in that time, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Responding to industry experts telling The Sunday Show that the SNP and Green Government-devised deposit return scheme (DRS) is “impossible” to introduce in August, with ministers refusing to appear to defend the scheme, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today accused the Scottish Government of creating a misleading picture about the financial support available for purchasing new Electric Vehicles (EVs), as he revealed that the government are continuing to promote and advertise an EV loan scheme for new vehicles which no longer exists.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the Scottish Government to pause its deposit return scheme after more than 600 producers warned that logistical challenges will not have been overcome by the government's proposed start date.
Alex Cole-Hamilton responds the news that the number of applicants for nursing courses in Scotland has dropped by 24%, representing the sharpest fall of any UK nation and the second year in a row where applications have decreased.
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.
