SNP and Greens kill addiction recovery bill
Speaking after the SNP and Scottish Greens voted down the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill at stage 1 this evening, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
9 Oct 2025
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Greene responds to Ardrossan Harbour news
Responding to reports that a price has been agreed in principle for the purchase of Ardrossan harbour from its private owner, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson and West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene said:
9 Oct 2025
Cole-Hamilton to Swinney: When will communities properly benefit from renewables projects?
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that local communities are “shivering in the shadow of turbines” as he challenged the First Minister on the Scottish Government’s outdated guidance.
9 Oct 2025
Rennie comments on embargoed care system report
Commenting on the embargoed joint report by the Accounts Commission and the Auditor General, which warns that the care system in Scotland lacks clarity and accountability, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
8 Oct 2025
Davey to visit Edinburgh College to set out plans to cut bills
Speaking ahead of the visit, Ed Davey said:
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Rennie responds to survey showing teachers taking second jobs
Responding to the new survey from the NASUWT teaching union showing 14% of teachers now have a second job and that 31% are very worried about their financial situation, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
7 Oct 2025
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