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
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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
Scottish Lib Dems announce full list of election candidates
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced their full list of candidates standing in May’s election, as party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said his party is ready to deliver change with fairness at its heart for people in every corner of Scotland.
18 Mar 2026
McArthur expresses disappointment as Assisted Dying bill falls just short
Liam McArthur MSP has today expressed his disappointment as his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill fell just short in its stage three vote tonight.
17 Mar 2026
Greene comments on latest Glen Sannox fiasco
Responding to the news that ferries on the main route to Arran have been suspended due to a fresh technical problem with the MV Glen Sannox, which only took its maiden voyage last year, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson and West Scotland MS
17 Mar 2026
Liam McArthur's speech to open debate on Assisted Dying bill
Please find Liam McArthur's opening speech in this evening's stage three debate on his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
17 Mar 2026
Suspected drug deaths rise by 8%
Commenting on new figures showing that there were 1,146 suspected drug deaths in 2025, an 8% rise from 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
17 Mar 2026
Greene to back Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the West of Scotland region Jamie Greene MSP has today announced that he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
17 Mar 2026
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026