Cole-Hamilton hits out at above inflation water bill rise
Responding to the news that water bills are to rise by 8.7%, significantly more than inflation, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
23 Jan 2026
News
Greene Urges Whisky Tax Cut to take on Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy and finance spokesperson Jamie Greene has called for a 5 percent whisky duty cut following recent uncertainty around the possibility of US tariffs on UK goods.
23 Jan 2026
Cole-Hamilton announces Scot Lib Dems will open the door to small modular nuclear reactors
Speaking to dozens of Highland business leaders at an event in Inverness on Thursday, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has announced that his party will explore the rollout of small modular nuclear reactors, pointing to the benefits tha
22 Jan 2026
Scottish Lib Dems to lead debate on SNP’s botched farming scheme
Scottish Liberal Democrats will today (Thursday 22nd January) lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament about the SNP government’s botched farm funding scheme, as they called on ministers to explain the rationale behind decisions that left many small farms
22 Jan 2026
Scot Lib Dems call for a cut in whisky duty in response to Trump tariff threat
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has today used a question session in the Scottish Parliament to call for a cut in whisky duty to help the industry weather dramatic tariffs that Donald Trump is threatening to impose on British
20 Jan 2026
Majority of care homes cannot get the staff they need
Scottish Liberal Democrat Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said only his party have a realistic plan to fix the care crisis as a new report showed most care at home services and care homes are reporting problems filling vacancies.
20 Jan 2026
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This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
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The climate and nature crises are the defining challenges of our time – yet Conservative and Labour governments have failed to act with the urgency needed. Our bold new policy will deliver climate action that puts people and the planet first.
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Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
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