Cole-Hamilton comments ahead of Budget at Stage 1

Speaking ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating the Budget at Stage 1 tomorrow (Tuesday 4th February), Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

“This budget contains a wide range of Liberal Democrat priorities backed by millions of pounds worth of government investment; that’s why we will be voting for it.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured more money for drugs and neonatal withdrawal services, for local healthcare, for family carers, for replacements to Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion and the Belford Hospital in Fort William. Hospices, colleges, farmers, the hospitality sector, Long Covid sufferers, the young people attending Corseford College and so many more: they will all benefit from the improvements Liberal Democrats have made to this budget.

“We are using this budget to unpick years of damage wrought by the SNP. By backing the Liberal Democrats, you get strong local champions who will deliver on the issues that matter most.”