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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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Lib Dems are best for farmers, Carmichael to tell Big Farm Debate

Speaking ahead of The Big Farm Debate in Ayr, Scottish Liberal Democrat MP and Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, Alistair Carmichael has said that his party will treat food security as a matter of national security and set

26 Feb 2026

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Rennie writes to Minto for maternity investigation clarity

Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP has written to the Scottish Government Minister for Women’s Health, Jenni Minto, over concerns that the government may be reneging on their promise to conduct an independent, national investigation into maternit

26 Feb 2026

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McArthur warns of government’s confusion over drugs in prisons

Speaking ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on drugs misuse in prisons, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today warned that the government is in a state of confusion as he revealed that the Scottish Prison Service has

26 Feb 2026

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Jardine to lead debate on support for bereaved children

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine will lead a Backbench Business Debate on Government Support for Bereaved Children tomorrow (26th) as part of a campaign to make sure affected families receive the help they need.

25 Feb 2026

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Scot Lib Dems comment on Ross fracas

Responding to this evening’s fracas involving Douglas Ross, Scottish liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

24 Feb 2026

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Greene comments ahead of budget vote

Commenting ahead of the final vote on the Scottish Budget tomorrow, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:

24 Feb 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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