One in five people on NHS backlog list in some areas
Around one in five people* in some parts of England are waiting for NHS hospital treatment, shocking new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
4 Dec 2023
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TV Licence Fee: Sunak should focus on rising energy bills not attacking BBC
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Rishi Sunak for attacking the BBC instead of focusing on rising energy bills.
4 Dec 2023
Liberal Democrats bring first ever debate on fixed links to Scottish Parliament
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland and rural affairs spokesperson Beatrice Wishart will today lead the Scottish Parliament’s first ever debate on fixed links with proposals to transform how Scotland’s island and remote communities are connected.
5 Dec 2023
Patients staying in mental health wards 111,130 days more than necessary
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the SNP/Green Government to enhance investment in mental health community care after new figures revealed that in 2022/23 more than 111,000 bed days were s
3 Dec 2023
Lib Dems call for government to name seven independent schools which have dangerous concrete
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today revealed that seven independent schools in Scotland have identified the presence of reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) and called on the Scottish Government to publish a full lis
3 Dec 2023
Liberal Democrat Councillor demands action on dangerous pavements
Councillor Sue Abood has moved a motion calling on the Council to fix the dangerous pavements and work with providers to improve internet connectivity in Wood End.
4 Dec 2023