Helen Morgan demands reversal of Government ‘power grab’ on local planning decisions
Planning reforms condemned as Government set to have final say on certain developments - taking power away from local councillors.
22 Dec 2025
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Public toilet numbers down the tubes under SNP
Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson and MP for Mid Dunbartonshire Susan Murray has today said that the SNP are sending community services “down the tubes” as she revealed that the number of public toilets has collapsed since the SNP took power.
22 Dec 2025
Shop staff facing shoplifting epidemic this Christmas as record 810 offences going unsolved a day
The Liberal Democrats have warned shop staff are being left in fear this Christmas by a shoplifting epidemic as data reveals a record 810 shoplifting offences a day have gone unsolved.
21 Dec 2025
Shop staff facing shoplifting epidemic this Christmas as record 810 offences going unsolved a day
The Liberal Democrats have warned shop staff are being left in fear this Christmas by a shoplifting epidemic as data reveals a record 810 shoplifting offences a day have gone unsolved.
21 Dec 2025
Backlog of incomplete Fatal Accident Inquiries now over 300
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today called for an urgent overhaul of Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs), as he revealed that the total number of outstanding FAIs has increased by 18% compared to last year, taking it to
21 Dec 2025
Liberal Democrats call for “Christmas break for carers” as almost one million requests for carer support denied
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to “give carers a break for Christmas”, with a new national scheme that would fund guaranteed respite care for those looking after loved ones over the festive period.
20 Dec 2025