Banffshire and Buchan Coast Liberal Democrats

Working hard for the coastal communities of the North Aberdeenshire and Moray East

The Banffshire and Buchan local party covers the coastal strip, from Cruden Bay on the North Sea Coast to Buckie in the Moray Firth area. We cover six wards on Aberdeenshire Council and two on Moray Council.

Scottish Party News

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Hundreds of GPs retiring early in NHS exodus 

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today revealed that Scotland is losing hundreds of GPs every year to early retirement, despite people struggling to see their GP all across the country.

9 Feb 2025
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Liam McArthur MSP

McArthur: SNP mismanagement all over Barlinnie replacement

Responding to the news that a replacement for Barlinnie prison will cost almost double its previous estimate, rising to nearly £1 billion, and will arrive three years after it was originally planned, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McA

5 Feb 2025
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Paul McGarry

Homelessness hits another record high on SNP’s watch

Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson Paul McGarry has called on the SNP Government to urgently step up their response to homelessness, after official figures published today show that there are more households and children in temporary accommoda

5 Feb 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Operations activity stagnating below pre-pandemic levels

Responding to Public Health Scotland figures published today which show that the number of planned operations is still falling short of pre-pandemic levels, with 14.7% fewer operations planned between January and December 2024 than were planned in the fir

4 Feb 2025
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Ed Davey making a speech, a crowd of people are in the background holding signs reading "Britain Leading Again" and "For a Fair Deal"
International Affairs

Britain Leading Again

The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.

ED
16 Jan 2025
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Munira Wilson speaking in the House of Commons
Latest UK News

Protecting children from sexual abuse

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.

MW
8 Jan 2025
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