Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP 🔶🇺🇦
@alex.scotlibdems.org.uk
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Western. Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Kremlin sanctioned. Dad. 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇦
A senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
We need to keep the stench of Russian interference out of our politics.
The Scottish party should now confirm there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
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Rachel Reeves must take bold action to slash the cost of living, rescue our high streets, and start fixing the mess left by Brexit.
That means negotiating a new Customs Union with the EU, to grow our economy and bring in tens of billions for the Exchequer.
That means negotiating a new Customs Union with the EU, to grow our economy and bring in tens of billions for the Exchequer.
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Rachel Reeves must take bold action to slash the cost of living, rescue our high streets, and start fixing the mess left by Brexit.
That means negotiating a new Customs Union with the EU, to grow our economy and bring in tens of billions for the Exchequer.
That means negotiating a new Customs Union with the EU, to grow our economy and bring in tens of billions for the Exchequer.
Thousands of people who want to get on with their lives are stuck in hospital waiting for care packages and assessments.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken.
Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken.
Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thousands of people who want to get on with their lives are stuck in hospital waiting for care packages and assessments.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken.
Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken.
Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
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Thousands of people who want to get on with their lives are stuck in hospital waiting for care packages and assessments.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken. Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken. Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thousands of people who want to get on with their lives are stuck in hospital waiting for care packages and assessments.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken. Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
You can’t fix the NHS if social care is broken. Every delayed discharge pushes up A&E waits and leaves ambulances queued outside hospitals.
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We know that Nigel Farage is an admirer of Vladimir Putin.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We know that Nigel Farage is an admirer of Vladimir Putin.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
Now a senior member of Reform is going to prison for taking bribes from the Russians.
The Scottish party should now confirm that there will be no bags of roubles arriving for them and their colleagues.
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Over the last decade, the SNP have allowed rural healthcare to take an absolute battering.
Everyone in the Highlands deserves change with fairness at its heart, and next May you can vote for it by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Everyone in the Highlands deserves change with fairness at its heart, and next May you can vote for it by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Over the last decade, the SNP have allowed rural healthcare to take an absolute battering.
Everyone in the Highlands deserves change with fairness at its heart, and next May you can vote for it by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Everyone in the Highlands deserves change with fairness at its heart, and next May you can vote for it by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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We don’t even know the true scale of sewage dumping because so little of the network is monitored, whereas in England 100% is monitored.
We have published plans for a Clean Water Act that would bring our sewage network into the 21st century and clamp down on discharges.
We have published plans for a Clean Water Act that would bring our sewage network into the 21st century and clamp down on discharges.
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We don’t even know the true scale of sewage dumping because so little of the network is monitored, whereas in England 100% is monitored.
We have published plans for a Clean Water Act that would bring our sewage network into the 21st century and clamp down on discharges.
We have published plans for a Clean Water Act that would bring our sewage network into the 21st century and clamp down on discharges.
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In the Covid inquiry report, we learned there was a small clique which dictated Scotland’s pandemic response.
There are no minutes whatsoever for the secretive meetings held by this clique, forever denying the public an understanding of the rationale behind key decisions.
There are no minutes whatsoever for the secretive meetings held by this clique, forever denying the public an understanding of the rationale behind key decisions.
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In the Covid inquiry report, we learned there was a small clique which dictated Scotland’s pandemic response.
There are no minutes whatsoever for the secretive meetings held by this clique, forever denying the public an understanding of the rationale behind key decisions.
There are no minutes whatsoever for the secretive meetings held by this clique, forever denying the public an understanding of the rationale behind key decisions.
Before politics I was a youth worker, and I worked with charities supporting unpaid carers.
Our unpaid carers do a vitally important job and without them our health service would collapse.
We need to give them more support so they can continue to care for the people they love.
Our unpaid carers do a vitally important job and without them our health service would collapse.
We need to give them more support so they can continue to care for the people they love.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Before politics I was a youth worker, and I worked with charities supporting unpaid carers.
Our unpaid carers do a vitally important job and without them our health service would collapse.
We need to give them more support so they can continue to care for the people they love.
Our unpaid carers do a vitally important job and without them our health service would collapse.
We need to give them more support so they can continue to care for the people they love.
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Qualifying for the World Cup was an incredible achievement.
The government and councils now need to work together to give fans the best experience.
Huge fan parks could be set up and pubs could be given special dispensation to show matches in case they take place late at night.
The government and councils now need to work together to give fans the best experience.
Huge fan parks could be set up and pubs could be given special dispensation to show matches in case they take place late at night.
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Qualifying for the World Cup was an incredible achievement.
The government and councils now need to work together to give fans the best experience.
Huge fan parks could be set up and pubs could be given special dispensation to show matches in case they take place late at night.
The government and councils now need to work together to give fans the best experience.
Huge fan parks could be set up and pubs could be given special dispensation to show matches in case they take place late at night.
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Our plans to cut VAT on hospitality and energy bills for households would put £270 back into people’s pockets.
This would help to drive economic growth, restore our high streets and give the country a much-needed morale boost.
This would help to drive economic growth, restore our high streets and give the country a much-needed morale boost.
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Our plans to cut VAT on hospitality and energy bills for households would put £270 back into people’s pockets.
This would help to drive economic growth, restore our high streets and give the country a much-needed morale boost.
This would help to drive economic growth, restore our high streets and give the country a much-needed morale boost.
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Scottish education just isn't what it used to be. We used to have one of the best education systems in the world, but under the SNP it is now just average.
Pupils, parents and teachers deserve better than a third decade of the SNP.
Pupils, parents and teachers deserve better than a third decade of the SNP.
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Scottish education just isn't what it used to be. We used to have one of the best education systems in the world, but under the SNP it is now just average.
Pupils, parents and teachers deserve better than a third decade of the SNP.
Pupils, parents and teachers deserve better than a third decade of the SNP.
What an achievement last night was for Steve Clarke’s men and this generation of players.
Now that we've qualified for the World Cup, let’s push the boat out at home so we can make the most of every twist and turn, and fingers crossed a few more wondergoals.
Now that we've qualified for the World Cup, let’s push the boat out at home so we can make the most of every twist and turn, and fingers crossed a few more wondergoals.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
What an achievement last night was for Steve Clarke’s men and this generation of players.
Now that we've qualified for the World Cup, let’s push the boat out at home so we can make the most of every twist and turn, and fingers crossed a few more wondergoals.
Now that we've qualified for the World Cup, let’s push the boat out at home so we can make the most of every twist and turn, and fingers crossed a few more wondergoals.
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While a lucky few head over the Atlantic, the appetite for watching Scotland’s games here is going to be off the scale.
Huge fan parks could be set up across the country, and pubs could be given special dispensation to show their matches in case they take place late at night.
Huge fan parks could be set up across the country, and pubs could be given special dispensation to show their matches in case they take place late at night.
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
While a lucky few head over the Atlantic, the appetite for watching Scotland’s games here is going to be off the scale.
Huge fan parks could be set up across the country, and pubs could be given special dispensation to show their matches in case they take place late at night.
Huge fan parks could be set up across the country, and pubs could be given special dispensation to show their matches in case they take place late at night.
I have never seen anything like that. Absolutely wild, sublime football. Fantastic. Just fantastic. SCO DEN 🏴🏴🏴
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I have never seen anything like that. Absolutely wild, sublime football. Fantastic. Just fantastic. SCO DEN 🏴🏴🏴
I attended the protest outside of Rockstar North in Edinburgh this evening to stand in solidarity with the more than 30 workers across the UK, including a number of my constituents who have been sacked.
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I attended the protest outside of Rockstar North in Edinburgh this evening to stand in solidarity with the more than 30 workers across the UK, including a number of my constituents who have been sacked.
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Just 8% of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is set to come to Scotland, despite 9% of the value of fish landed in the UK coming through Shetland ports alone.
We need to see the both the UK and Scottish Governments supporting our fishing and seafood sector.
We need to see the both the UK and Scottish Governments supporting our fishing and seafood sector.
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just 8% of the £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is set to come to Scotland, despite 9% of the value of fish landed in the UK coming through Shetland ports alone.
We need to see the both the UK and Scottish Governments supporting our fishing and seafood sector.
We need to see the both the UK and Scottish Governments supporting our fishing and seafood sector.
Edinburgh University is facing financial trouble, and the UCU said as many as 1,800 jobs could be at risk.
Our universities are built on the hard work of their staff, and we lose them at our peril.
That's why I raised this issue with the Minister for Higher Education today.
Our universities are built on the hard work of their staff, and we lose them at our peril.
That's why I raised this issue with the Minister for Higher Education today.
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Edinburgh University is facing financial trouble, and the UCU said as many as 1,800 jobs could be at risk.
Our universities are built on the hard work of their staff, and we lose them at our peril.
That's why I raised this issue with the Minister for Higher Education today.
Our universities are built on the hard work of their staff, and we lose them at our peril.
That's why I raised this issue with the Minister for Higher Education today.
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Under the SNP it feels like every week at A&E is breaking a some kind of record for long waits.
We are now seeing the highest number of people waiting over 8 hours of the entire year.
We need to see serious action taken to support staff facing these pressure cooker conditions.
We are now seeing the highest number of people waiting over 8 hours of the entire year.
We need to see serious action taken to support staff facing these pressure cooker conditions.
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Under the SNP it feels like every week at A&E is breaking a some kind of record for long waits.
We are now seeing the highest number of people waiting over 8 hours of the entire year.
We need to see serious action taken to support staff facing these pressure cooker conditions.
We are now seeing the highest number of people waiting over 8 hours of the entire year.
We need to see serious action taken to support staff facing these pressure cooker conditions.
In many constituencies across Scotland, we are on the verge of winning against the SNP.
But wherever you are, every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the second peach ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
But wherever you are, every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the second peach ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
The Conservatives and Reform are in a race to the right.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In many constituencies across Scotland, we are on the verge of winning against the SNP.
But wherever you are, every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the second peach ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
But wherever you are, every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the second peach ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
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The Conservatives and Reform are in a race to the right.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Conservatives and Reform are in a race to the right.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
Labour have wasted a huge opportunity on policies like the family farm tax and their jobs tax on businesses.
Meanwhile Liberal Democrats are winning again, with more councillors, a record number of MPs and more to come.
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Care providers feel like they’re on their own.
The SNP wasted four years and £30 million on a bureaucratic takeover of social care that they ultimately had to ditch.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Government only made things worse by clobbering providers with a cruel tax hike.
The SNP wasted four years and £30 million on a bureaucratic takeover of social care that they ultimately had to ditch.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Government only made things worse by clobbering providers with a cruel tax hike.
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Care providers feel like they’re on their own.
The SNP wasted four years and £30 million on a bureaucratic takeover of social care that they ultimately had to ditch.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Government only made things worse by clobbering providers with a cruel tax hike.
The SNP wasted four years and £30 million on a bureaucratic takeover of social care that they ultimately had to ditch.
Meanwhile, the UK Labour Government only made things worse by clobbering providers with a cruel tax hike.
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Winter typically brings the worst pressures at A&E, yet we have been seeing crisis level waiting times for months already.
The SNP Government's mismanagement of the health service has left A&E trapped in a state of permanent crisis.
The SNP Government's mismanagement of the health service has left A&E trapped in a state of permanent crisis.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Winter typically brings the worst pressures at A&E, yet we have been seeing crisis level waiting times for months already.
The SNP Government's mismanagement of the health service has left A&E trapped in a state of permanent crisis.
The SNP Government's mismanagement of the health service has left A&E trapped in a state of permanent crisis.
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Massive environmental tariffs are imposed on customers using UK-produced renewable electricity, but far less on imported carbon-fuel mains gas.
Because of this, many households in the Highlands, who are not on the gas grid, unfairly have to pay a lot more to heat their homes.
Because of this, many households in the Highlands, who are not on the gas grid, unfairly have to pay a lot more to heat their homes.
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Massive environmental tariffs are imposed on customers using UK-produced renewable electricity, but far less on imported carbon-fuel mains gas.
Because of this, many households in the Highlands, who are not on the gas grid, unfairly have to pay a lot more to heat their homes.
Because of this, many households in the Highlands, who are not on the gas grid, unfairly have to pay a lot more to heat their homes.
I've been very moved by this investigation.
Many people in Victorian mental health asylums died in exclusion and isolation and then were unceremoniously interred in the ground without marker.
We need a national memorial to recognise these people across Britain.
hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...
Many people in Victorian mental health asylums died in exclusion and isolation and then were unceremoniously interred in the ground without marker.
We need a national memorial to recognise these people across Britain.
hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...
Lost Souls: Scottish Lib Dem leader lodges Holyrood motion for national asylum memorial
The leader of the Lib Dems in Scotland has called for a national memorial to...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I've been very moved by this investigation.
Many people in Victorian mental health asylums died in exclusion and isolation and then were unceremoniously interred in the ground without marker.
We need a national memorial to recognise these people across Britain.
hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...
Many people in Victorian mental health asylums died in exclusion and isolation and then were unceremoniously interred in the ground without marker.
We need a national memorial to recognise these people across Britain.
hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...