The Government have again turned their backs on the WASPI women, after a vote this week saw only 10 Labour MPs give their backing to compensation, with none representing Renfrewshire.
On Friday, 24th January, the Scottish Boundary Commission released its latest proposals for the Scottish Parliament. These changes have been welcomed by the Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats.
Scottish Liberal Democrat councillor for Paisley Southwest Anne Hannigan responded to the UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women in Renfrewshire.
Local Liberal Democrat campaigner Jack Clark has responded to the Autumn Budget, welcoming investment in the NHS as called for by Liberal Democrats, but expressing concern over increases to National Insurance.
Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats have criticised Renfrewshire Labour MPs for not to support a motion that would have seen the Government rescue community healthcare and end the carer's repayment scandal.
10,186 of those aged over 80 in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde are at risk of losing their Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts, the latest official statistics (released 24th September) have revealed.
Ahead of his visit to the Royal Highland Show on Friday, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has urged both the UK and Scottish governments to end the uncertainty for farming communities and give them the support they deserve.
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today responded to the UK Government’s announcement of a more controlled start of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) phase out from 30th June, instead of the previously planned hard deadline.
Responding to the chair of the Colleges Principals Group at Colleges Scotland telling MSPs that the further education sector is "hanging on by our fingernails” and that it is now “in a very fragile state”, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
