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Alex Cole-Hamilton

August 2025 the worst August on record at A&E

New figures showed only 68.9% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in August 2025, which is the worst performance against the target for any August on record, while 14,904 people waited over 8 hours.

7 Oct 2025
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Jamie Greene MSP

Greene brings childcare debate to parliament

Speaking ahead of his members’ business debate on childcare, Scottish Liberal Democrat West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene said that many parents feel “unfairly treated” because of the gaps in funded places under the SNP.

7 Oct 2025
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Jamie Greene MSP

Greene: Where’s next on Conservative race to the right?

Speaking as the Conservative conference in Manchester gets underway, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Jamie Greene has challenged Russell Findlay to set out whether there are any of Nigel Farage’s policies which he would not allow the Conservative party to a

5 Oct 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Most health boards fail to meet key smoking target 

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that voting SNP is "bad for your health" as new figures showed that most health boards failed to meet their target for helping people to quit smoking.

4 Oct 2025
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Lady justice - blindfolded and holding the scales of justice
Home Affairs

Improving Access To Justice

Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.

BM
22 Sep 2025
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International Affairs

Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers

Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.

LT
22 Sep 2025
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