Rennie: Teachers should never have been pushed to cusp of strike
Responding to the Educational Institute of Scotland calling off strike action, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
13 Mar 2026
News
Carmichael calls for price cap on heating oil
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today backed Liberal Democrat proposals for a price cap for those who rely on heating oil, as rural households face a sudden and severe rise in energy bills following the war in Iran.
13 Mar 2026
McArthur welcomes additional safeguards to Assisted Dying bill
Liam McArthur MSP has today welcomed the addition of further safeguards to his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
12 Mar 2026
Alarm about maternity staffing sounded more than 1,000 times
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today said "Scotland's mums deserve better" as he challenged John Swinney over new research showing staff sounded the alarm about short staffing on maternity wards almost 300 times last year.
12 Mar 2026
Cole-Hamilton comments on Scottish Covid Inquiry delays
Responding to the Chair of the Scottish Covid Inquiry indicating that it “will not be possible” for the inquiry to start and conclude its remaining hearings in 2026, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
11 Mar 2026
Wendy Chamberlain MP secures meeting with Prime Minister for Harrods Survivors
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, raised the need for trafficking investigations to take place in relation to the abuse by Mohamed Fayed and secured a commitment from the Prime Minister to meet with survivors during Prime Minister’s Questions.
11 Mar 2026
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Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
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Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
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The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
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23 Sep 2025