Local Party Wide news
Changes to Postal Votes in Scotland
There is a new process for anyone asking for a postal vote at the next General Election. Affects new applicants only.
31 Oct 2023
News
Local Party News
Headliner News
Cllr. Anne Simpson Fellow of NESCoL
Cllr. Anne Simpson made Fellow of NESCOL
23 Sep 2023
General Election Campaigns
Michael Turvey, Candidate for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
General election candidate for the Scottiowsh Liberal Demovrats in the upcioming General Election
4 Aug 2023
General Election Campaigns
Conrad Wood : Candidate Launch for Gordon and Buchan
General Election candidate foir Gordon and Buchan
4 Aug 2023
Scottish Party News
Scot Lib Dems file motion calling for full, new build replacement of the Gilbert Bain Hospital
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has filed a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling for a full, new build replacement of the Gilbert Bain hospital.
18 May 2026
Alex Cole-Hamilton to stand for First Minister
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today (Sunday 17th May) announced his intention to stand as a candidate for First Minister ahead of a key vote in the Scottish Parliament.
17 May 2026
Murray responds to King’s Speech
Responding to the King's Speech, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP said:
13 May 2026
Cole-Hamilton responds to Swinney writing to opposition parties
Responding to John Swinney's offer to meet opposition parties, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
11 May 2026
Lib Dems secure massive SNP defeat to win Strathkelvin and Bearsden
Commenting as he came from fourth place to defeat the SNP with a 2,572 majority and be elected as the new MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrat Adam Harley said:
8 May 2026
Rennie secures stonking majority in North East Fife
Commenting as he was returned as the MSP for North East Fife by a majority of almost 14,000, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie said:
8 May 2026
UK Lib Dem news
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026