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Cole-Hamilton welcomes the latest LibDem councillor – and dreams of a theme park
The latest Liberal Democrat councillor was elected at Thursday's by election in Edinburgh, and Scottish leader Alex Cole-Hamilton used this "historic victory" as the...
Scottish Liberal Democrats appoint team of spokespeople
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, announced the new team of spokespeople which he described as “crackling with talent and ideas”.
Mr...
Cole-Hamilton throws his hat in the ring for LibDem leader
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP for Edinburgh Western, one of only four Liberal Democrat MSPs in The Scottish Parliament, has announced he will be running for...
Rennie to stand down as Lib Dem leader
Rennie to stand aside as Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has today announced that he will stand aside...
#SP2021 – Liberal Democrats putting recovery first
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie kicked off the final day of campaigning before polls open at an airfield in East Lothian, where he...
#SP2021 – Lib Dem gains “in reach”
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Willie Rennie launched a new campaign poster today.
Mr Rennie used a campaign stop in Edinburgh to urge voters to...
#SP2021 Lib Dems promise tax cuts to save high street businesses
Liberal Democrats have plans to put the recovery from the pandemic first and that will include a reform of the business rates system.
The...
#SP2021 – Lib Dems oppose use of vaccine passports
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Willie Rennie, and Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Ed Davey, campaigned in Wester Hailes today.
Their main message when they stopped off...
#SP6 – Liberal Democrats to double counselling numbers
Rennie pledges to double the number of people training as mental health counsellors
On a visit to Broughty Ferry on Friday with mental health activist, Ben Lawrie,...
Scottish LibDems announce their candidate list
The Scottish Liberal Democrats pledge to “Put Recovery First”
As nominations close, Scottish Liberal Democrats have announced their list of candidates for Lothian and are pledging...
#SP6 – LibDems unveil their commitment card
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie used a visit to Edinburgh on Tuesday to unveil the party’s Commitment Card which states that every candidate...
#SP6 Liberal Democrats want permanent Pupil Equity Fund
Always one for a picturesque shot Scottish Liberal Democrat leader pitched up at the Vennel today with huge LED lights showing where the party's...
#SP6 – For LibDems it is all about education
If there is something the LibDems are good at it is photo calls. This morning, from the seat of a giant oversized deckchair in...
Parliament to debate overhaul of SQA on Wednesday
After the to-ing and fro-ing around exam results last year, it is little surprise that the opposition are reviving an old argument about splitting...
Willie Rennie’s New Year message
New Year is a time for taking stock. Here is a message from Willie Rennie who leads the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Mr Rennie...
Merry Christmas from the Scottish Liberal Democrats
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: “I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas after a very tough year.
“Many of us are not with...
LibDems say hundreds waited a week for Test and Protect interview
LibDem leader Rennie uncovers 300 people waited a week for Test & Protect interview after positive test
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie today said...
Scottish Liberal Democrats go virtual
This is the text of Willie Rennie’s speech to the Scottish Liberal Democrat virtual autumn conference, delivered earlier today.
The conference, all online, ...
#GE2019 LibDems want to stop Brexit and independence to build a brighter future
Time to stop Brexit and independence and build a brighter future
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie today used an eve of poll campaign stop...
#GE2019 Vote Liberal Democrats to stop IndyRef 2
Willie Rennie Scottish Liberal Democrat leader met the press at the Fudge Kitchen on the High Street today where he explained the venue was...
#GE2019 – The Liberal Democrats are cleaning up…
Scottish Liberal Democrat Campaign Chair Alex Cole-Hamilton and Edinburgh North & Leith candidate Bruce Wilson canoed down the Water of Leith.
They intended to...
Vince Cable calls for unity to stop Brexit
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable used a campaign stop in South Queensferry yesterday morning to call for remain voters to unite behind the Liberal...
#GE2017 Scottish Liberal Democrats to launch their manifesto today
Another day another manifesto.
Today it is the turn of the Scottish Liberal Democrats who will tell us what their General Election campaign is all...
Council Elections 2017 – Scottish Liberal Democrats begin their election campaign
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie MSP will begin the Scottish Liberal Democrat 2017 local election campaign later today as he visits Musselburgh on the first...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Jamie Paterson
Jamie Paterson is the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate for Leith Walk Ward.
Jamie was born and brought up in the Highlands. He is the son...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Alastair Shields
Alastair Shields is the Scottish Liberal Democrat Party candidate for Almond Ward.
Born and educated in Edinburgh, Alastair, 27, works in the city for a...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Paul Edie
Paul Edie is the LibDem candidate for Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward.
This is what he says about himself:-
Gender
Male
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Introduction
I am the Liberal Democrat Councillor for Corstorphine and...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the Candidates – John Knox
John Knox is the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate for Liberton/Gilmerton Ward.
He has lived in Edinburgh for 30 years. He brought up his family in...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Tim Wight
Tim Wight is the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate for Forth Ward.
He told The Reporter:-"I believe I offer a breathe of fresh air both for...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Martin Veart
Martin Veart is the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate for Portobello/Craigmillar Ward.
Martin Veart described himself as honoured at this opportunity to run for office and...
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