Media Centre

The Media Centre is the place to catch up on all the latest news from the Scottish Liberal Democrats. All our latest press statements, articles and speeches can be viewed below.

Media enquiries

Our press officers are here to help the press with interview requests and to provide information on our active campaigns and latest news stories.

For Scottish Parliament enquires or to set up an interview with an MSP, call our Holyrood Press Office on 0131 348 5810 or email LibDemPress@Scottish.Parliament.uk

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Edie to lead Lib Dems in Edinburgh

“We have much to be proud of during our time in power and I will be doing all I can to protect those achievements against centralising and cutting agenda of the other parties.”

Call for sequel to Pack Inquiry

“There is an urgent need for a piece of work to be carried out to update the original Pack report to take account of the detail that we now know about."

Unemployment figures show more work to be done

“It is important that both Scotland’s governments work together on a wide range of initiatives to tackle unemployment on all fronts.”

More must be done to recruit new foster carers

“Foster carers contribute hugely to our society, providing love and support for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community."

Salmond has not changed referendum position one iota

"If Alex Salmond is serious about have a fair, legal and decisive referendum he should seek cross party support rather than determining everything himself.”

NHS Lothian must remedy culture of bullying

“Various government-endorsed policies such at Dignity at Work have gone some way to combat this horrifying culture, but it is clear that more needs to be done."

Bids for Edinburgh's local TV channel underway

"“UK media has become over centralised and doesn’t serve local areas the way it should. Today’s announcement is a big step forward in bringing Edinburgh relevant home-grown programming."

MEPs vote to reduce cost of mobile use

"It is great news that people travelling to Europe for business and pleasure will be able to benefit from even lower mobile phone roaming charges this summer."

No room for equivocation on equal marriage

“Leaders need to lead and I hope the First Minister will have the courage to state his position loud and clear despite the serious forces against us."

SNP sleepwalking through police and fire reform

"The SNP continue to duck and dive when asked how they will maintain local accountability, confront the VAT bill and keep local Bobbies on the beat instead of manning desks in call centres."