Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign against the Government’s proposals to raise the drinking age for off-sales to 21. We believe that it’s wrong to introduce a presumption of guilt on an entire generation of 18–20 year olds. Government should use existing powers to crackdown on rogue retailers rather than introducing new legislation that stigmatises young people. We all must work together to bring about the cultural change required to tackle Scotland’s alcohol problems.
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On Wednesday 14 November the SNP Government laid out its draft spending plans, and in doing so has revealed a number of astonishing cuts to key public services. On top of breaking the SNP’s top manifesto promises, the Budget also makes significant cuts to government spending on schools, public transport, free personal care and housing.
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Scottish Liberal Democrats are campaigning to scrap the council tax and replace it with a local income tax, and have called on the SNP Executive to introduce a fair system based on ability to pay.

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Over the last two decades, post offices have been closing at a rate of over 300 a year. The Liberal Democrats are campaigning against the UK Government's new plans to close 2,500 post offices across the UK.

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