The Banffshire and Buchan local party covers the coastal strip, from Cruden Bay on the North Sea Coast to Buckie in the Moray Firth area. We cover six wards on Aberdeenshire Council and two on Moray Council.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced their full list of candidates standing in May’s election, as party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said his party is ready to deliver change with fairness at its heart for people in every corner of Scotland.
Liam McArthur MSP has today expressed his disappointment as his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill fell just short in its stage three vote tonight.
Responding to the news that ferries on the main route to Arran have been suspended due to a fresh technical problem with the MV Glen Sannox, which only took its maiden voyage last year, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson and West Scotland MS
Please find Liam McArthur's opening speech in this evening's stage three debate on his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
Commenting on new figures showing that there were 1,146 suspected drug deaths in 2025, an 8% rise from 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the West of Scotland region Jamie Greene MSP has today announced that he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
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