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Changes to Postal Votes in Scotland

There is a new process for anyone asking for a postal vote at the next General Election. Affects new applicants only.

31 Oct 2023

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Headliner News

Cllr. Anne Simpson Fellow of NESCoL

Cllr. Anne Simpson made Fellow of NESCOL

23 Sep 2023

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General Election Campaigns

Michael Turvey, Candidate for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

General election candidate for the Scottiowsh Liberal Demovrats in the upcioming General Election

4 Aug 2023

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General Election Campaigns

Conrad Wood : Candidate Launch for Gordon and Buchan

General Election candidate foir Gordon and Buchan

4 Aug 2023

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Scot Lib Dems respond to bungled budget

Responding to the Chancellor's announcement of the Budget, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray said:

26 Nov 2025

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Assisted Dying clears second stage in Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur MSP’s Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has completed committee consideration of amendments in the Scottish Parliament’s legislative process.

26 Nov 2025

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Greene sets out what Scotland needs from UK budget

Speaking ahead of the budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat finance spokesperson Jamie Greene has set out key issues that need addressed to support economic growth in Scotland in today’s budget.

26 Nov 2025

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Budget: Lib Dems call for customs union to end cost-of-living "permacrisis"

The UK is losing £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed, as the party called on the Chancellor to deliver a new Customs Union with the EU t

25 Nov 2025

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McArthur responds to exponential rise in shoplifting

Responding to new figures which show shoplifting crimes recorded by the police have increased by 129% since 2021, while increasing by 15% compared to the previous year, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:

25 Nov 2025

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Chamberlain: Women and girls deserve better as sex crimes rise

Scottish Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Wendy Chamberlain MP has today said that Scotland “still has mountains to move” to tackle violence against women and girls as new figures revealed a 7% increase in sexual crime.

25 Nov 2025

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Ed Davey next to a blue plaque for Sam Green

A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history

Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.

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by Ed Davey

19 Nov 2025

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats

Trans Awareness Week

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025

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