Cole-Hamilton sets out expectations for Programme for Government
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today said that the First Minister should be focused on four key areas in his programme for government.
30 Aug 2026
News
Baxter to lead debate on wildfires in Scottish Parliament
As parliament returns from its summer recess, Scottish Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson Andrew Baxter will lead a debate on wildfires, following the devastating blaze that raged across the Cairngorms for more than a month.
29 Aug 2026
Almost 500 repairs needed in Scottish police buildings
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP has today urged the SNP to “wake up” to the pressures facing the justice system, as she revealed that there are almost 500 repair works needed in police buildings across the country.
28 Aug 2026
Green responds to independence bill
Responding to the Scottish Government publishing a draft referendum bill on independence, Scottish Liberal Democrat public service reform spokesperson David Green MSP said: "Yawn."
28 Aug 2026
Harley responds to extension of GP walk-in centres
Responding to the Scottish Government’s plans to extend the number of GP walk-in centres despite stubbornly low attendance rates among those that are already up and running, Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP said:
26 Aug 2026
Scot Lib Dems urge First Minister to justify Scottish Water bonuses
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and party environmental spokesperson Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP have today written to the First Minister, pressing him for a justification of the bonuses paid to Scottish Water executives amid huge se
26 Aug 2026
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Restoring safety, order and fairness to our asylum system
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
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A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe
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Our Essential Energy Guarantee
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