Rennie responds to launch of International Education Strategy
Responding to the launch of the Scottish Government’s International Education Strategy, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:
7 Feb 2024
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Liberal Democrat News
Cole-Hamilton declares Lib Dems will vote against Scottish budget at stage one
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today warned the Scottish Government that his party will vote against the budget on Thursday afternoon over the government’s programme of cuts to key areas such as energy efficiency, local govern
8 Feb 2024
Oldham
Council bosses slammed as only 13 of 60 Oldham Councillors found to have a valid DBS check
The Leader of Oldham Council’s Liberal Democrat Opposition councillor Howard Sykes MBE has slammed council bosses after it emerged that just 13 of Oldham’s 60 elected councillors hold a valid DBS check.
8 Feb 2024
Oldham
“No Pride in Labour”
Crompton Liberal Democrat Councillor Louie Hamblett was recently surprised to learn that the Oldham Labour administration had taken the former St Mary’s independent Councillor Aftab Hussain back onto its benches in the council chamber.
8 Feb 2024
Oldham
“Excellent and long overdue”: Sykes welcomes trial of cycles on trams
Leader of Oldham Council’s Opposition and Greater Manchester Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Transport councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed news that Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will trial a scheme for push bikes to be allowed onto trams
8 Feb 2024
Guildford
Guildford Borough Council agrees balanced budget as Lib Dems restore sound finances and more than double the hardship fund
Yesterday Guildford Borough Council adopted the Liberal Democrat administration’s balanced 2024/25 budget and a revised Medium Term Financial Plan.
8 Feb 2024