Scot Lib Dems respond to King’s Speech

Responding to the King’s Speech, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:

"Our country has faced years of crisis and chaos under the Conservative Party. The Liberal Democrats will carefully scrutinise the Government’s plans, striving hard to stand up for our constituents on key matters like funding for healthcare.

“Today’s speech was missing answers on where exactly GB Energy will be located and on what action will be taken to alleviate the burden of the two-child limit.

“Across this parliament, we will continue campaigning to fix the NHS, boosting GP numbers, tackling delays to cancer treatment and improving access to dentists and pharmacists.

“Led by Ed Davey, we will also make sure the voice of carers is heard, from increasing the Carer’s Allowance to the big challenge of fixing social care – so that our loved ones can get the support they need.

“This is not the limit of our ambition however. Scotland has been held back by two bad governments, not just the Conservatives in Westminster. We will hold the SNP accountable for their scandals and the mess they have made of public services.”