The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Scotland’s political parties accused of ‘lack of realism’ over manifesto plans

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the parties running in the Holyrood election did not appreciate ‘just how tough the fiscal challenges will be’.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’

The party has set out its ‘realistic’ plan ‘to get things done, focused on the things that matter most’.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

UK Government urged to exempt Scottish hospitality from £369m National Insurance hike

THE UK Government has been urged to exempt the Scottish hospitality industry from the planned increase in National Insurance contributions to stop…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025

UK Government urged to exempt Scottish hospitality from national insurance hike

Scottish Liberal Democrats said the planned increase would hit growth in the sector and put thousands of jobs at risk.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Scottish Labour lose Edinburgh seat in shock by-election loss

SCOTTISH Labour have lost a seat on Edinburgh Council in a shock by-election loss ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Scottish Lib Dem leader sparks fury after renting out Airbnb cabin for £216 a night during Edinburgh Fringe

The price increased by £65 a night during the world-renowned arts festival

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

Scottish Liberal Democrats flag ‘extremely worrying’ ambulance wait times

Almost 3,000 people waited more than eight hours for an ambulance last year, figures show

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Government must help ambulance crews over ‘worrying’ waiting times – Lib Dems

Almost 3,000 people waited more than eight hours for an ambulance last year, figures released under freedom of information laws showed.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

Revealed: The MSPs claiming the most and least expenses

MSPs across Scotland claimed almost £700,000 in quarter one of last year.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023