Council leader reacts to LGR statement
Cllr Richard Stanley reacts to the government's update on local government reorganisation
9 Sep 2026
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McArthur reiterates call for point-of-entry levy
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur today called on the Deputy First Minister to ensure that the option of a point-of-entry levy will be made available to island local authorities
9 Sep 2026
Murray backs parliamentary inquiries into party funding and Lord Advocate role in wake of Murrell embezzlement
Responding to confirmation that the UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee will launch inquiries into the dual role of the Lord Advocate, and into the financial regulation of political parties in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs
9 Sep 2026
Scottish Government must respect will of parliament after it backs ferry compensation for coastal areas
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the Highlands and Islands Morven-May MacCallum has today said that the SNP government must now “do the right thing” and compensate coastal communities impacted by ferry disruption.
9 Sep 2026
Transport Secretary was “oblivious” about escape of flammable gas on embattled Arran ferry
Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie has said it is “unacceptable” that SNP Transport Secretary, Stephen Flynn, only became aware of a sudden and uncontrolled release of highly flammable methane gas on the Glen Sannox ferry, which occurred last year
9 Sep 2026
Scottish Lib Dems secure £7.6 million in neurodevelopmental support as government announces funding
Responding to the Scottish Government announcing £7.6 million in funding to expand neurodevelopmental support, money which was secured by the Scottish Liberal Democrats in their negotiations during the 2026/27 budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat health
9 Sep 2026