College places drop by 8,000 in a year
Responding to new statistics showing that the number of full-time equivalent places delivered by colleges dropped to 116,602 in 2023-24, the lowest on record and falling by more than 8,000 places in…

Responding to new statistics showing that the number of full-time equivalent places delivered by colleges dropped to 116,602 in 2023-24, the lowest on record and falling by more than 8,000 places in…
Following a series of new statistics revealing long waiting lists, gaps in dental provision and pressure on social care services, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that…
Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie has today said that ministers have “flunked” when it comes to closing the attainment gap for those leaving school.
Responding to new figures showing only 65.3% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 16th February, while 2,709 people waited over 8 hours and 1,061 waited over…
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will today (Tuesday 25th February) speak to an amendment he has tabled to rename the so-called National Care Service Bill, after the Scottish…
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating the Budget at Stage 3 (Tuesday 25th February), Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
Speaking three years on from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that the UK must stand strong against Putin and boost support for…
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today said that Labour should ditch their plans for centralising control over healthcare in the hands of three regional "superboards".
A shocking new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 66% of Scots say they are worried about the cost of heating their home this winter, as they reveal the alternative methods…