Scottish Liberal Democrats
@scotlibdems.org.uk
After everything we've been through Scotland needs new hope not old divisions.
Promoted by the Scottish Lib Dems, 4 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
Promoted by the Scottish Lib Dems, 4 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR
www.scotlibdems.org.uk
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.
Today on Trans Day of Remembrance we remember those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community.
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today on Trans Day of Remembrance we remember those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence, and reflect on how we as a society can end this loss of life.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community.
Liberal Democrats will always stand up for the rights of everyone in the LGBT+ community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Since maternity services in Caithness were downgraded in 2016, mums have been forced to travel 100 miles to Inverness to give birth.
But last week the Scottish Parliament unanimously backed our amendment calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
But last week the Scottish Parliament unanimously backed our amendment calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Since maternity services in Caithness were downgraded in 2016, mums have been forced to travel 100 miles to Inverness to give birth.
But last week the Scottish Parliament unanimously backed our amendment calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
But last week the Scottish Parliament unanimously backed our amendment calling for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
When John Swinney was Education Secretary, the SNP made a manifesto commitment to cut teachers’ class contact time.
But it hasn't happened, and teachers are so angry about it that they could go on strike.
Why has the SNP not delivered their manifesto commitment to our teachers?
But it hasn't happened, and teachers are so angry about it that they could go on strike.
Why has the SNP not delivered their manifesto commitment to our teachers?
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
When John Swinney was Education Secretary, the SNP made a manifesto commitment to cut teachers’ class contact time.
But it hasn't happened, and teachers are so angry about it that they could go on strike.
Why has the SNP not delivered their manifesto commitment to our teachers?
But it hasn't happened, and teachers are so angry about it that they could go on strike.
Why has the SNP not delivered their manifesto commitment to our teachers?
Scots are paying more and more tax but that is not translating into more money for public services.
Scotland deserves better, that's why we want a step change in how public money is spent, investing responsibly in public services and growing our economy for generations to come.
Scotland deserves better, that's why we want a step change in how public money is spent, investing responsibly in public services and growing our economy for generations to come.
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Scots are paying more and more tax but that is not translating into more money for public services.
Scotland deserves better, that's why we want a step change in how public money is spent, investing responsibly in public services and growing our economy for generations to come.
Scotland deserves better, that's why we want a step change in how public money is spent, investing responsibly in public services and growing our economy for generations to come.
🚨Scottish Lib Dems secure statement on Shell handing back ScotWind lease
Scottish ministers should set out what will happen now and whether they have had discussions with any of the other winning bidders about handing back their leases.
Scottish ministers should set out what will happen now and whether they have had discussions with any of the other winning bidders about handing back their leases.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚨Scottish Lib Dems secure statement on Shell handing back ScotWind lease
Scottish ministers should set out what will happen now and whether they have had discussions with any of the other winning bidders about handing back their leases.
Scottish ministers should set out what will happen now and whether they have had discussions with any of the other winning bidders about handing back their leases.
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 12, 2025 at 3:09 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.
The SNP are keeping islanders and yard workers in the dark about funding for the Glen Rosa.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The SNP are keeping islanders and yard workers in the dark about funding for the Glen Rosa.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
This is yet more proof that the SNP are terrible for your health.
For the past eighteen years, they have run local health services into the ground.
People across Scotland are struggling to get the healthcare they need like never before, all while staff are run off their feet.
For the past eighteen years, they have run local health services into the ground.
People across Scotland are struggling to get the healthcare they need like never before, all while staff are run off their feet.
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is yet more proof that the SNP are terrible for your health.
For the past eighteen years, they have run local health services into the ground.
People across Scotland are struggling to get the healthcare they need like never before, all while staff are run off their feet.
For the past eighteen years, they have run local health services into the ground.
People across Scotland are struggling to get the healthcare they need like never before, all while staff are run off their feet.
We have long called for all communities to be compensated for this SNP-led mess, but the government’s belated scheme doesn’t even touch the sides.
Communities like Mull, Ardrossan, Dunoon, Cumbrae, Iona, Islay, Jura and many others, have all been excluded from the scheme.
Communities like Mull, Ardrossan, Dunoon, Cumbrae, Iona, Islay, Jura and many others, have all been excluded from the scheme.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We have long called for all communities to be compensated for this SNP-led mess, but the government’s belated scheme doesn’t even touch the sides.
Communities like Mull, Ardrossan, Dunoon, Cumbrae, Iona, Islay, Jura and many others, have all been excluded from the scheme.
Communities like Mull, Ardrossan, Dunoon, Cumbrae, Iona, Islay, Jura and many others, have all been excluded from the scheme.
On #ArmisticeDay, we pause to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who gave their lives to defend our nation, our freedom and our democracy.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
On #ArmisticeDay, we pause to remember and honour the sacrifice of those who gave their lives to defend our nation, our freedom and our democracy.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
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.
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 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.
The SNP are keeping islanders and yard workers in the dark about funding for the Glen Rosa.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The SNP are keeping islanders and yard workers in the dark about funding for the Glen Rosa.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
Everyone knows ministers will have to provide the funding eventually, and this charade of withholding the funds is nothing more than a pretence that ministers care about the public purse.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Mere months ago the Scottish Government stated it had no plans for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
Now, following a Lib Dem amendment, they have u-turned.
We now need a clear timetable and assurances that the community are fully involved.
Now, following a Lib Dem amendment, they have u-turned.
We now need a clear timetable and assurances that the community are fully involved.
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Mere months ago the Scottish Government stated it had no plans for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness.
Now, following a Lib Dem amendment, they have u-turned.
We now need a clear timetable and assurances that the community are fully involved.
Now, following a Lib Dem amendment, they have u-turned.
We now need a clear timetable and assurances that the community are fully involved.