Cole-Hamilton comments as Swinney elected SNP leader unopposed
Responding to the news that John Swinney has been elected SNP leader unopposed, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
6 May 2024
News
Cole-Hamilton reflects on 25th anniversary of first Scottish Parliament election
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today marked 25 years since the first election to the Scottish Parliament which took place on 6th May 1999 and resulted in a Liberal Democrat-Labour coalition government.
6 May 2024
Cole-Hamilton: Swinney must put transparency at the heart of SNP Government
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today urged John Swinney to explain how he will “make amends” to the Covid bereaved for manually deleting all his text messages and WhatsApps during the pandemic, calling on him to put transparen
5 May 2024
Cole-Hamilton responds to SNP leadership news
Responding to the news that Kate Forbes will not stand in the SNP leadership race, paving the way for John Swinney to be the next SNP leader and First Minister, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
2 May 2024
Rennie speaks in motion of no confidence in Scottish Government
Speaking in Parliament during the motion of no confidence in the Scottish Government, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
1 May 2024
Fiefdoms of filth: Scottish Lib Dems unveil new sewage league table
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today unveiled the new SNP/Green sewage league table, ranking government ministers by how many hours sewage dumps lasted in their constituencies and regions in 2023.
1 May 2024
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News from around Scotland
Orcadian Column, 9 May 2024
As the Scottish Parliament elects a third First Minister in 14 months, it seems we’re o’er blessed to live in interesting times.
9 May 2024
Leith Walk
Lib Dems hit out at RBS and TSB bank closures in Leith
The Scottish Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith Mike Andersen has hit out at both the Royal Bank of Scotland and the TSB Group, after they respectively announced the closures of their last remaining branches in Leith.
8 May 2024
Susan Murray
Susan Murray on increasing tax differences and Lib Dem wins
Latest update from Susan Murray, Westminster candidate for Mid Dunbartonshire, on Liberal Democrats winning at local elections in England and the ever increasing difference between tax rates in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
SM
4 May 2024
UK news
Environment
Are you drinking what we’re drinking?
Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to clean up our rivers, lakes and coastlines. It's time to put an end to sewage dumping, protect our precious waterways, and ensure a sustainable water system for generations to come.
TF
by Tim Farron
16 Mar 2024
Economy & Business
Share Buyback Tax Scheme - why we are doing it and how it would work
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 4 per cent tax on share buybacks, which would incentivise proper business investment, spur economic growth and raise funds fairly for our public services.
LD
16 Mar 2024
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
RF
16 Mar 2024