WASPI Women: this is a day of shame for the government
Responding to the UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:
17 Dec 2024
News
Rennie responds to report on Ferguson Marine uncertain future
Responding to a new report from the Auditor General which warns that the future of Ferguson Marine’s Port Glasgow shipyard remains uncertain, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
17 Dec 2024
Number of empty homes highest in more than a decade
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today accused the SNP of “a massive failure” to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis after new statistics revealed that the number of homes lying empty for more than twelve months has reached the highest level in more than a de
17 Dec 2024
Cole-Hamilton: Thousands waiting for care at home need support now
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the SNP government must finally tackle the crisis in social care by providing proper support for staff and services, after new figures showed that nearly 10,000
17 Dec 2024
Cancer waiting times worsen again
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Health Secretary to bring a new a plan to the table which will tackle cancer waiting times, as figures published today show poor cancer waiting times performance against the 6
17 Dec 2024
Cole-Hamilton: SNP ministerial disinterest leaving A&E in crisis
Responding to new figures showing only 59.7% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 8th December, while 3,878 people waited over 8 hours and 1,802 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader and health spo
17 Dec 2024
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LGBT+
10 years celebrating love
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
ED
by Ed Davey
29 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024