Scot Lib Dems oppose appointment of minister for independence

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today announced that his party will oppose the appointment of Scottish Government ministers because they believe that the appointment of Jamie Hepburn as minister for independence is a waste of time, money and energy at a time when the government should be focused on issues such as the vast waiting times for mental health treatment.  

Mr Cole-Hamilton said:  

"Just days after declaring that he would be a leader for all of Scotland, Humza Yousaf is appointing a permanent minister to continue agitating for the breakup of the UK at the taxpayers' expense.  

"Cramming mental health, social care and sport into a single role is an insult to the thousands awaiting support. Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see a dedicated mental health minister re-instated to tackle the sea of unmet need.

“Instead that time, money and energy will be spent on a minister for stirring up grudge and grievance, rather than dealing with real issues like long NHS waiting lists.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats are opposing the appointment of all ministers today to send a message that public services like our health service deserve better.”