Suspected drug deaths rise by 8%
Commenting on new figures showing that there were 1,146 suspected drug deaths in 2025, an 8% rise from 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
17 Mar 2026
National News
Greene to back Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the West of Scotland region Jamie Greene MSP has today announced that he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
17 Mar 2026
International Affairs Letter
17 Mar 2026
Tim Farron demands immediate action as heating oil prices rocket
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament today calling for urgent intervention to protect local rural households from skyrocketing heating oil prices.
17 Mar 2026
Gideon slams £35 heating oil payout
In a powerful Commons intervention, Gideon Amos exposed the reality for local families in Curland and Hatch Beauchamp facing 100% price hikes on heating oil
17 Mar 2026
Lib Dems call on council to back down over new Jennycliff car parking charges
Plymouth Liberal Democrats are calling on Labour-run Plymouth City Council to ditch proposals to start charging people who park...
17 Mar 2026