NHS staff report almost 100,000 instances of violence and harassment
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today revealed that NHS staff have reported instances of violence and harassment on almost 100,000 occasions since 2018.
22 May 2023
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Rennie: Communities rundown under SNP rule
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has today accused the Scottish Government of allowing communities to be rundown as he revealed that 53% of Scots reported issues such as drug misuse, vandalism and litter were common in their neighbourhood.
21 May 2023
Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill will become law
Scottish Liberal Democrat North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain’s Carer’s Leave Bill passed its final stage in the House of Lords today and will now become law. The ‘landmark’ piece of legislation will come into effect next year and give unpaid carers a le
19 May 2023
Ferry compensation and cancellations rise as SNP neglect island communities
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP has today accused the Scottish Government of treating island communities with neglect as he revealed that CalMac compensation payments have almost doubled and more than 17,000 ferry journeys
21 May 2023
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor writes to Canals & River Trust about proposal to remove litter bins in Watford
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Cllr Tim Williams, the cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services have written to the Canals and River Trust following reports that the trust will be removing bins on canals and rivers.
23 May 2023
Portsmouth
New Council and Leadership get straight to work
The new, larger Lib Dem council group lead by Steve Pitt and Suzy Horton have got straight to work following a successful set of elections. Cllr Steve Pitt was unanimously elected leader of Portsmouth City Council with all parties and independents support
23 May 2023