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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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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 raise alarm over sluggish new business growth

The number of new businesses created in Scotland still has not recovered to pre-pandemic numbers, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and highlighted by Scottish Liberal Democrats.

11 Feb 2026

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Overwhelming momentum as 81% of Scots back assisted dying

Commenting on new polling from The National Centre for Social Research's annual British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey which confirms that around four in five Scots (81%) are in favour of assisted dying for someone with a terminal illness, Liam McArthur MS

10 Feb 2026

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Cole-Hamilton responds to calls for PM to resign

Responding to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s call for the Prime Minister to resign, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

9 Feb 2026

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Wishart repeats calls for islander voices on transport boards

Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has called for consideration of islander travel experience to be given greater weighting on transport boards, highlighting the Scottish Government’s current inconsistent approach to requirements.

9 Feb 2026

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Cole-Hamilton marks passing of Jeane Freeman

Responding to the news that former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has died at the age of 72, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

7 Feb 2026

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Scot Lib Dems respond to Swinney agriculture speech

Responding to John Swinney’s speech to the NFU Scotland conference, Scottish Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesperson and lead candidate for the Mid Scotland & Fife region, Cllr Claire McLaren said:

6 Feb 2026

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