Cole-Hamilton marks passing of Jeane Freeman
Responding to the news that former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has died at the age of 72, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
7 Feb 2026
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Scot Lib Dems respond to Swinney agriculture speech
Responding to John Swinney’s speech to the NFU Scotland conference, Scottish Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesperson and lead candidate for the Mid Scotland & Fife region, Cllr Claire McLaren said:
6 Feb 2026
Jardine to lead debate on visas for skilled American workers
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West has secured a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 4th February on the potential merits of fast-track visas for skilled US citizens.
3 Feb 2026
More than 800,000 still stuck on an NHS waiting list
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that the SNP are terrible for your health after figures showed that more than 800,000 Scots are still on NHS waiting lists.
3 Feb 2026
EU open-minded on customs union: time to seize the moment
Responding to reports that the European Commissioner for finance has said that the European Union would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray
3 Feb 2026
Homelessness figures are worst on record on SNP's watch
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today attacked record homelessness figures and set out their plans for tackling the SNP's scandalous neglect.
3 Feb 2026
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