First Minister must rebuke SNP MSP over attack on councils
Scottish Liberal Democrat councillors have called on First Minster Nicola Sturgeon to rebuke Alex Salmond’s closest aide for an intemperate article which ran down local councils.
Read moreWillie Rennie speech to the David Hume Institute
In a speech to the David Hume Institute on 13 January 2014, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie argued that only the Liberal Democrats can build a stronger economy and a fairer society, giving opportunity to everyone:
Read moreMcArthur calls for wave energy debate
Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam McArthur has called on SNP Ministers to allow the Scottish Parliament an opportunity to debate the future of wave energy.
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Temporary accommodation not the solution to homelessness problems
Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned that the use of temporary accommodation mustn’t become a leaning post in efforts to meet the Scottish Government’s homelessness targets.
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SNP must face up to underfunding impact at NHS Grampian review
Scottish Liberal Democrat North East MSP Alison McInnes has said the Health Secretary must openly face up to the problems at NHS Grampian caused by underfunding at her review of the Health Board today.
Read moreSNP should stop meddling in Northern Irish politics
The Deputy Leader of the SNP has been criticised for cack-handed meddling in Irish politics. Yesterday Stewart Hosie demanded the devolution of Corporation Tax to Scotland following an agreement to devolve it to Northern Ireland as part of the ongoing peace process.
Read moreHume calls for clarity from mental health Minister on priorities
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesman Jim Hume MSP have pressed the new minister for mental health for clarity on his priorities after an answer to a parliamentary question on the topic avoided giving any specific details on how he planned to support mental health services.
Read moreGladstone would be spinning in his grave over Salmond home rule claims
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has said that Liberal stalwart William Gladstone would be spinning in his grave over former nationalist First Minister Alex Salmond’s claims that he is now arguing for “home rule” for Scotland.
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Rennie slams SNP over half billion pound underspend
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie, has said that people will be astounded to learn that the Scottish Government ended last year with a half billion pound underspend.
Read moreMinisters must move fast to tackle obesity crisis
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Jim Hume has urged the Scottish Government to move fast to prevent and treat obesity in Scotland after new figures published today estimated that the total economic costs of obesity to Scotland could be as high as £4.6bn each year.
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