A&E crisis is desperate and devastating
New figures reveal that just 64% of people were seen within 4 hours at A&E in the week ending 12th November, with 13% waiting more than 8 hours.
21 Nov 2023
News
Ethics advisor must investigate David Cameron’s appointment
The Liberal Democrats have written to Rishi Sunak’s ethics adviser, calling on him to launch an investigation into David Cameron’s appointment as Foreign Secretary.
20 Nov 2023
Yousaf refuses proper investigation into his "statistical gymnastics"
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today accused the SNP government of “secrecy and statistical gymnastics,” after the First Minister refused a ministerial code investigation to take place into his use of renewables figures.
20 Nov 2023
86% of GPs bemoan lack of mental health staff
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today bemoaned the failure of the Scottish Government to deliver enough mental health staff.
19 Nov 2023
Cole-Hamilton challenges First Minister on dangerous concrete in fire stations
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today challenged First Minister Humza Yousaf on his government's failure to deal with the prevalence of dangerous concrete (RAAC) in fire stations.
16 Nov 2023
Rennie speaks ahead of latest independence paper
Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP has spoken ahead of the Scottish Government's latest independence paper.
16 Nov 2023
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Christine Jardine MP
Jardine calls for Action on Islamophobia
Christine has marked Islamophobia Awareness Month in Parliament by urging the Government to act on rising hate crime levels.
20 Nov 2023
Leith Walk
Lib Dems save Leith & Broughton's 13 bus route
The Liberal Democrat proposals to changes read "instead agrees that the existing 13 route should form part of the tender package."
17 Nov 2023
Orcadian Column, 16 November 2023
It seems the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has decided the best way to prove he’s “the change” the country needs is by making former Prime Minister, David Cameron a peer and appointing him Foreign Secretary.
14 Nov 2023
UK news
Environment
Fixing Fast Fashion: A Sustainable Path Forward
Liberal Democrats champion not only a greener future but a more equitable one, where the fashion industry takes responsibility for its impact on both the planet and people.
TF
by Tim Farron
24 Sep 2023
Disability
Making Climate Change Action Inclusive
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, we must ensure that no one is left behind.
WH
24 Sep 2023
Cost of living
Ending Period Poverty
Periods are not just a monthly inconvenience, but they can be painful, unpleasant and expensive.
CJ
23 Sep 2023