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Cole-Hamilton criticises SNP handling of Ukraine visa scheme
Responding to the Scottish Government's new policy paper on supporting Ukrainians in Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
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Lib Dems demand statement on SNP “poisoning” rivers and beaches
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today demanded a statement from the Environment Secretary after an investigation by The Ferret found that more than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches for wild…
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SNP and Greens vote down Lib Dem proposals for an emergency insulation programme
Speaking after the SNP and Greens voted down Scottish Liberal Democrat proposals for an emergency insulation programme during a debate on the climate crisis this afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat…
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More than 400 waiting too long for alcohol or drug treatment
After new figures revealed that more than 400 people requiring drug or alcohol treatment waited longer than the three-week target, Scottish Liberal Democrat Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on…
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Cole-Hamilton responds to life expectancy falling for third year in a row
Responding to new figures from a National Records of Scotland report which show that life expectancy in Scotland has fallen for the third year in a row, with the average life expectancy now 76.5…
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Cancer waiting times performance still poor
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the Health Secretary, Michael Matheson, to bring a new a plan to the table which will tackle cancer waiting times, as…
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Rennie urges government to press ahead with Museum of Empire and Slavery
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has today urged the Scottish Government to press ahead with a Museum of Empire and Slavery to inform and educate about the role of Scots in the slave trade…
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Alex Cole-Hamilton speech to Liberal Democrat autumn conference
Conference, this is the first time I’ve addressed you in person since Willie passed the baton to me two years ago. Can I take this opportunity to thank you Willie for your leadership, your service to…
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Sewage: Cole-Hamilton comments on 50 out of 89 of Scotland’s bathing waters breaching safety limits
Responding to an investigation published by The Ferret which found that more than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches for wild swimming were polluted with unsafe levels of sewage this summer,…
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Cole-Hamilton to call for boost to pupil premium and accuse SNP of £200 stealth cut
On Sunday, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will use his speech to the UK Liberal Democrat autumn conference in Brighton to accuse the Scottish Government of cutting the pupil…