With new Fiscal Framework in place, Scot Gov must squeeze every penny
Responding to the Scottish and UK Governments reaching agreement on the Fiscal Framework, Scottish Liberal Democrat finance spokesperson John Ferry said:
2 Aug 2023
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Rennie comments on Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election
Commenting on the news that MP Margaret Ferrier has lost her seat in a recall petition, triggering a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
1 Aug 2023
Police officer numbers amongst lowest levels since 2008
Following new figures that show police officer numbers at some of their lowest levels since 2008, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today urged the SNP/Green Government to invest in policing and reverse the decline.
1 Aug 2023
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McArthur wins assurances from Scottish Government to improve zero-carbon heating schemes
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has secured a commitment from Zero Carbon Buildings Minister, Patrick Harvie, to move towards including air-to-air heat pumps in support schemes to decarbonise Scotland’s homes.
3 Aug 2023
Lib Dems demand national scrappage scheme
One week on from a High Court decision, Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor has written to the Department for Transport calling for a national scrappage scheme.
3 Aug 2023
Haringey AGAIN criticised over complaint handling
The Local Government Ombudsman has criticised Haringey once again for its poor performance in handling complaints. The council has failed to comply with some of the Ombudsman’s recommendations for the fourth year in a row.
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3 Aug 2023