McInnes: Armed police u-turn vindicates Lib Dem campaign
Scottish Liberal Democrats have said that a significant u-turn from Police Scotland over its policy on armed police is a win for local communities.
A statement released today by Police Scotland said that armed police officers would no longer be deployed on routine duties.
Read morePolice gun decision shows fundamental misunderstanding of concerns
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Alison McInnes has said that reports that firearms carried by police officers in Scotland are expected to be covered with a more discreet holster shows a fundamental misunderstanding of concerns over the arming of police.
Read moreJob creators must benefit from more powers package
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie MSP has said that job creators must benefit from the package of new powers to be allocated to Scotland following the process being led by Lord Smith of Kelvin.
Read moreMoore and Scott to represent Scottish Liberal Democrats on cross-party more powers talks
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has said that the Scottish Liberal Democrats are the party most prepared to deliver the stronger Scotland people which meets the hopes and ambitions of the people of Scotland.
Blog: Better late than never for views on armed police to be heard
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Alison McInnes has written about the Scottish Police Authority’s consultation on armed police.
I shared the shock of many of my constituents when I first learnt that some of Scotland’s national police officers were undertaking routine duties whilst overtly carrying guns.
Read moreRennie: Our task is now to build a better Scotland
Opening speech from leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie MSP during the Scottish Government Debate on the First Minister’s Statement
Read moreFirst Minister should embrace positive change agenda
Willie Rennie comments on Alex Salmond resignation
Speaking after the leader of the SNP Alex Salmond announced that he is to stand down as party leader , the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Willie Rennie said:
Read moreToday Scotland Is Stronger
Speaking after the result of the referendum became clear, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Willie Rennie MSP said:
"Today Scotland is stronger. Scotland has made a proud and conscientious choice.
Lets not walk away
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has said that Scotland must not walk away from the UK when we have achieved so many great things together.
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