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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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Homelessness figures are worst on record on SNP's watch

Scottish Liberal Democrats have today attacked record homelessness figures and set out their plans for tackling the SNP's scandalous neglect.

3 Feb 2026

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McArthur raises concerns over Police Scotland staffing mix

Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today said SNP ministers must ensure the right combination of officers and staff is in place as new figures show a fall in the number of full-time police officers.

3 Feb 2026

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December 2025 among worst months ever at A&E

Responding to new figures showing that in the month of December 2025 only 67% of people attending A&E seen within the 4 hour target, while 15,871 (12.4%) people waited over 8 hours and 7,451 (5.8%) waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

3 Feb 2026

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Scottish Lib Dems: End big city bias in creative spend

Scottish Liberal Democrats have today said they will deliver “change with fairness at its heart”, as new analysis showed creative and cultural organisations in Scotland’s biggest cities are receiving significantly more funding per head than those in other

2 Feb 2026

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ScotRail cleanliness complaints up almost 80% in last three years

Highland Liberal Democrats Angus MacDonald MP and Cllr Andrew Baxter have today challenged ScotRail to up the pace in upgrading trains and tackling soaring complaints over cleanliness.

1 Feb 2026

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Copy Northern Ireland and pause business rates rises demands Greene

Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has today called for the Scottish Government to follow in the footsteps of the Northern Ireland government and pause dramatic increases in business rates set to hit hospitality businesses across

30 Jan 2026

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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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