Alex Cole-Hamilton’s opening statement in STV Leaders’ Debate

Delivering his opening statement to the public during the STV Leaders’ Debate, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

“There was a time when you could see your GP at the first point of asking, when our schools were world class, and all the ferries worked.

“But over many years government ministers in London and Edinburgh have lost sight of what matters to you. You’re working harder but it feels like you’re falling further behind.

“We badly need some hope and a change of direction. Well, Scottish Liberal Democrats are all about hope, and we’re part of the change that’s coming.

“In the next Parliament we’ll be working for a better Britain, to restore your faith in politics and fix our broken relationship with Europe.

“We’ll fight for fast access to GPs, NHS dentists and mental health services.

“We’ll stop sewage being dumped in our rivers and fight the climate emergency.

“We’ll deliver world beating education and a green jobs revolution to get our economy growing again.

“Back the Liberal Democrats for a fair deal for you, for your family, and for Scotland.”