Alex Cole-Hamilton announces new election year spokesperson team
Mr Cole-Hamilton will remain as health spokesperson reflecting his personal commitment to supporting NHS staff and patients, particularly those stuck on waiting lists, struggling with mental ill health and long Covid.
The spokesperson team is as follows:
- Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP - Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Health and Social Care, Drugs Emergency, Constitution and External Affairs
- Willie Rennie MSP - Education, Economy & Communities
- Beatrice Wishart MSP - Rural Affairs & Connectivity
- Liam McArthur MSP - Justice and the Climate Emergency
- John Ferry – Finance
- Cllr Sally Pattle – Mental Health
- Aisha Mir – Human Rights & Older People
- Jack Norquoy – Young People
- Cllr Peter Barrett – Local Government
- Paul McGarry – Housing & Homelessness
- Caron Lindsay – Social Security
- Neil Alexander – Culture and Sport
- Cllr Molly Nolan – Business, Trade & Investment
- Jill Reilly – Social Justice & Care Experienced Young People
- Cllr Claire McLaren – Agriculture, Remote & Rural Communities
- Cllr Sanne Dijkstra-Downie – Net Zero
- Bruce Wilson – Veterans, Science, Innovation & Emerging Tech
- Daniel O’Malley - Transport
Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
“Scotland has been badly let down by two tired governments who do not have people’s best interests at heart and are taking them for granted.
“Our party is fighting fit and ready to play its part in removing the Conservatives and SNP from power. This is the year we can tear down the Blue Wall. And only the Liberal Democrats can beat the nationalists in huge swathes of Scotland, from Milngavie to Mallaig, Cupar to Cape Wrath.
“We are focused on rescuing the health service, lifting up Scottish education, helping everyone struggling with soaring bills and creating a dynamic green economy. We will lead the campaign for a nationwide insulation programme and to end the scandal of sewage dumping in our rivers.
“Every one of our team is champing at the bit. We're winning again and we're out there working to change the direction of the UK because change can’t come soon enough.”