Scot Lib Dem dossier exposes state of the fire service in summer of wildfires
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today warned that the state of Scotland’s fire and rescue service is putting communities at risk.
14 Aug 2026
News
McArthur comments on GERS figures
Responding to new figures showing Scotland spent £25.3 billion more than it raised in tax last year, according to the latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures, with total public spending per person in Scotland of £22,281
12 Aug 2026
Just half of stroke patients are getting comprehensive care
Responding to a new report which found that only around 56.7% of the 11,048 Scots who had a stroke last year got access to all eligible components of the care bundle intended for stroke treatment, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP sa
11 Aug 2026
Coastal communities forsaken again as SNP exclude them from ferry compensation
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands Morven-May MacCallum has today pressed the SNP government as to why key coastal communities are being excluded from compensation for disrupted ferries.
10 Aug 2026
Dijkstra-Downie responds to Princes Street fire support package
Responding to the announcement of a £5 million recovery fund following the Princes Street fire, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh Northern Sanne Dijkstra-Downie said:
5 Aug 2026
Chou Turvey: Police officer numbers on the decline
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP has today said SNP ministers must ensure the right combination of officers and staff is in place as new figures show a fall in the number of full-time police officers.
4 Aug 2026
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