Banffshire and Buchan Coast Liberal Democrats

Working hard for the coastal communities of the North Aberdeenshire and Moray East

The Banffshire and Buchan local party covers the coastal strip, from Cruden Bay on the North Sea Coast to Buckie in the Moray Firth area. We cover six wards on Aberdeenshire Council and two on Moray Council.

Scottish Party News

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Operations activity stagnating below pre-pandemic levels

Responding to Public Health Scotland figures published today which show that the number of planned operations is still falling short of pre-pandemic levels, with 15.2% fewer operations planned between December 2023 and November 2024 than were planned in t

14 Jan 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

More than 2,000 people stuck in hospital

Responding to new Public Health Scotland figures showing 2,020 people were stuck in hospital at the November census due to their discharge being delayed, amongst the worst on record, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

14 Jan 2025
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Worst 8 hour A&E wait times in 2 years

Responding to new figures showing only 58.7% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in the week ending 5th January, while 18.3% of people waited over 8 hours (the worst since January 2023) and 9.1% waited over 12 hours, Scottish Libera

14 Jan 2025
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Willie Rennie MSP

Rennie comments ahead of Glen Sannox first crossing

Speaking ahead of the new Glen Sannox ferry making its maiden voyage to the Isle of Arran, as news broke of defects affecting one of its decks and further delays expected for its sister ship, the Glen Rosa, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said

13 Jan 2025
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Munira Wilson speaking in the House of Commons
Latest UK News

Protecting children from sexual abuse

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.

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8 Jan 2025
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