Alex Cole-Hamilton

Christine Jardine

Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election

John Swinney in Holyrood, with Shirley-Anne Somerville clapping while seated nearby

John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton (left) with former leader Willie Rennie (centre) and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey (right) alongside newly-elected MSPs at Newhaven Lighthouse

Scottish politics must not be distracted by independence vote calls, Davey says

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Lib Dem leader hails ‘incredible’ results as party picks up new seats

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his wife Gill and daughter Darcy surrounded by supporters

Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts

Holyrood

Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election

A ballot box

Polls close in Scottish Parliament election as wait for results begins

John Swinney and his wife Elizabeth exit a polling station

Scottish party leaders cast their vote as country goes to the polls

A dog sitting on grass next to a sign that has fallen onto the grass that says 'polling place way in'

In Pictures: Major parties fearing ‘ruff’ results as dogs join owners to vote

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton joins supporters in Orchard Park in Edinburgh

Scottish Lib Dems poised for ‘massive leap forward’, Cole-Hamilton insists

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader

A view of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Scotland’s political parties accused of ‘lack of realism’ over manifesto plans

Alex Cole-Hamilton holding a copy of the Lib Dem manifesto in a kitchen setting

We would back Labour to oust SNP, says Lib Dem leader

Malcolm Offord making a speech

Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister

Alex Cole-Hamilton holding a Lib Dem leaflet while in a large kitchen

Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’

Alex Cole-Hamilton spreaking

Use King’s US visit as leverage to ‘bring Trump to his senses’ – Cole-Hamilton

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Lib Dems ‘on verge’ of beating SNP in many seats, Cole-Hamilton says
Alex Cole-Hamilton was campaigning in Linlithgow on Saturday, where he set out his party’s plans for bringing down the cost of living.
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Lib Dems ‘winning again’ with positive vision for change, says Cole-Hamilton

Party leaders start campaign push ahead of Holyrood vote

Former Scottish deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies after surgery

Less than two thirds of Scots satisfied with local health services – survey

Tributes paid to ‘guiding light’ Lord Menzies Campbell

Scottish Lib Dems will overtake Tories at next Holyrood election, says leader

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilt...

Swinney accused of presiding over ‘lost decade’ on referendum anniversary

Scottish Lib Dems prepared to ‘walk away’ from budget talks if demands not met
Ministers will have to secure the support of opposition parties to pass their spending plans early next year.
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I was heartbroken by referendum result, but I’m optimistic for future – Swinney

Lib Dems defeat SNP in final General Election constituency count

Labour can deliver change for Scots, Sarwar vows as polling day dawns

Swinney urges voters to turn out in ‘incredibly close’ election contest

Scottish Lib Dem MPs will be ‘local champions’ – Cole-Hamilton

Lib Dems leader ‘really worried’ about postal ballot delays

Politicians should not bet on election results, says Swinney

In Pictures: Sir Ed falls off paddleboard – again – as campaign trail continues

I’ve placed flutters on General Election results, says Scottish Lib Dem leader

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday

In Pictures: The best – and most quirky – images of the campaign so far

Scottish Lib Dems will make ‘big leap forward’ at election, says Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Lib Dem leader pledges big investment to ‘lift up education’

Lib Dems ‘firmly on side of hospitality’ as sector boosted by Euro 2024 kick-off

Austerity dominates clashes between leaders in Scotland in live TV showdown

Lib Dem election success would mean extra £1.5bn for Scotland, says leader

You can bank on Lib Dems finishing third in election, says Cole-Hamilton

Scotland’s politicians lead tributes to ‘courageous’ D-Day veterans 80 years on

Liberal Democrats propose Bill to clean up rivers

Swinney calls for ‘respectful’ Scottish leaders’ TV debate

Tories have ‘absolutely destroyed’ UK’s relationship with EU – Scottish Lib Dems

‘Housing emergency’ blamed for lack of homeless accommodation during Swift shows

In Pictures: Sunak on the ball, Starmer takes tea and Lib Dems build bridges

Lib Dems can beat SNP to third, says Davey

Lib Dems plan to make gains over SNP in Scotland – Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dems to launch Scottish election campaign with dentistry focus

First Minister to lead SNP’s first national day of action

Scottish Lib Dems appoint ex-deputy first minister as election campaign chairman

Eradicating child poverty to be Scottish Government’s ‘most important objective’

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