Liberal Democrats came a very close second in the Strathmartine by-election. There was only 32 votes between the winning SNP candidate and the LibDem challenger Jenny Blain – 1426 votes to 1394.
Councillor Daniel Coleman for Strathmartine Ward says that “appalling neglect” has led to a playpark in his ward being closed. There is no sign of the council doing anything to upgrade and open it.
Dundee Strathmartine Ward councillor Daniel Coleman and local campaigner Jenny Blain have today invited the Board of the NatWest bank to Dundee to reconsider its decision to close the Dundee Kingsway Circus branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Responding to the news that up to 90 jobs are at risk at Greenfold Systems manufacturing firm in Dunfermline, which is a major supplier to bus firm Alexander Dennis, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP said:
To mark Armed Forces Day, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene MSP has written to the Deputy First Minister urging her to ensure the Scottish Government realises the economic potential of increases in the defence budget.
Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate Kevin McKay has won the highly contested Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election, a ward in which the party finished in fifth place at the 2022 election.
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
