Cole-Hamilton responds to fantastic Scottish victories

Responding to the General Election result, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

"The Liberal Democrats have made a huge leap forward and are back as a major force in British politics.

"Across the UK our wins make this the best result since our party was founded, demolishing the blue wall and toppling huge chunks of the acid yellow wall of the SNP. There are far more liberals than nationalists on the benches of the House of Commons today.

“Susan Murray will be the finest local champion for Mid Dunbartonshire. And our hopes are high that Angus MacDonald will retake Charles Kennedy's former seat and show that the Liberal Democrats are the strongest voice for the Highlands.

“Our fantastic MPs will be part of a strengthened Liberal Democrat group from across the UK who will focus on giving our nation's carers a fair deal, getting you fast access to GPs and dentists, and stopping sewage dumping in our rivers.

“We have shown that in huge swathes of Scotland we are the ones who can beat the nationalists, deliver the change our country needs and build the fairer future that our country deserves.”