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Lib Dems: Island communities are suffering while ferry cancellations rise

Island communities in Scotland are being left to “suffer” due to high levels of ferry disruption, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. The party have hit out at the Scottish Government’s handling of Scotland’s ferry services as figures reveal ...

27 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

More mental health workers needed in police custody suites, say Lib Dems

More mental health professionals are needed in police custody suites around Scotland, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. The party questioned whether ministers had met a commitment to ensure each police custody suite had access to a mental ...

10 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Lib Dems demand action to fill ‘gaping holes’ in mental health staffing

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for action after new figures revealed 14.5% of consultant psychiatrist positions in Scotland are vacant. Released through freedom of information requests from the party, the statistics show more than ...

06 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Recall Parliament for emergency statement on ferry disruption – Lib Dems

Scottish ministers have been urged to recall Parliament to allow an emergency statement to be made amid further ferry cancellations. The Scottish Liberal Democrats made the call after key Western Isles routes were hit by service disruption. ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:34

Cole-Hamilton: Lib Dems could work with other parties to boost case for union

Scotland

Lib Dems could work with other parties to boost case for the union

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has not ruled out teaming up with other political parties against independence. The Edinburgh Western MSP has vowed to fight “tooth and nail” to stop a second referendum, as he insisted ...

04 Aug 2022 at 19:32

Scotland

Lib Dems call for ‘decisive action’ after rise in number of cancelled operations

The number of cancelled operations in hospitals rose slightly in June, figures have shown. Monthly data from Public Health Scotland showed there were 21,094 planned operations for June – a drop of 3.7% from 21,895 in May. However, 2,000 ...

02 Aug 2022 at 13:56

Scotland

Cole-Hamilton tackles inflatable course in plea for business bounce-back support

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton highlighted the plight of businesses recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic as he tackled the world’s longest soft play assault course. The Edinburgh Western MSP said children’s soft ...

04 Aug 2022 at 19:25

Scotland

Massive expansion in car chargers needed in Scotland, say Lib Dems

A “massive expansion” in the number of car chargers is needed to help give Scots the confidence to switch to electric vehicles, the Liberal Democrats have said. Across Scotland there are more than 38,000 ultra-low emission vehicles ...

15 Jun 2022 at 11:47

Scotland

Lib Dems to push for resignations if ferry completion deadline is missed again

The Scottish Lib Dems are set to push for resignations if the timetable for the completion of two delayed and over-budget ferries is missed again. Kate Forbes told MSPs last month that the Glen Sannox and as yet unnamed hull 802 ...

20 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Bid to force resignations if ferry delivery timetable is missed again fails

An attempt to force ministerial resignations if the timetable for the delivery of two ferries is missed again, and costs continue to soar, has failed. In a motion in Holyrood, the Scottish Lib Dems sought to force Parliament to ...

20 Apr 2022 at 19:55

Scotland

Scottish Liberal Democrats would not prop up ‘failing SNP’ councils, leader says

Scottish Liberal Democrat councillors will not prop up “failing SNP council administrations”, Alex Cole-Hamilton has said. The Scottish Lib Dem leader was in Edinburgh to launch the party’s local government manifesto ahead of ...

13 Apr 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Governments must do more to tackle cost-of-living crisis

The UK and Scottish Governments must “do more to tackle the worst cost-of-living crisis for generations”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as they prepare to launch a parliamentary debate. The party are using this ...

19 Apr 2022 at 01:25

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