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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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More than 2,000 prisoners on remand last month

Commenting on new figures which show that a quarter of the people locked up in Scotland’s jails were on remand in November 2025, with the overall prison population hitting its highest recorded level on 11th November, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spok

18 Dec 2025

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Wishart: Shetland community benefit should come from ScotWind revenues

During today's First Minister's Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart called on the Scottish Government to give Shetland its fair share of the ScotWind revenues, making sure it receives proper community benefit.

18 Dec 2025

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Sneaky SNP delay key EV charging plan

Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement that they are delaying their implementation plan for an EV charging network, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:

18 Dec 2025

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Chamberlain comments on rise in sexual crime

Responding to new figures which show that sexual crimes increased by 7%, from 14,651 in the year ending September 2024 to 15,704 in the year ending September 2025, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain MP said:

18 Dec 2025

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Lib Dems welcome Erasmus after years of campaigning

Following the government’s announcement that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus scheme, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP said:

17 Dec 2025

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Shetland Liberal Democrats call for Scottish Government bonds to support tunnel development

Shetland Liberal Democrats, led by Scottish parliamentary candidate Emma Macdonald, are today calling on the Scottish Government to use its new financial bonds to support the development of inter-island tunnels.

17 Dec 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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