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Change with fairness at its heart. Promoted by the Scottish Lib Dems, 4 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR

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4 years on from new rules requiring all homes to have smoke alarms, 1 in 5 fires happen in homes without them. We have consistently called on ministers to ensure the latest interlinked systems are being installed, and that vulnerable households get the help and advice they need.
1 in 5 fires are in homes without a smoke alarm.

ALT 1 in 5 fires are in homes without a smoke alarm.

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
We will remember them.

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The SNP have made a pig’s ear of teacher training. They are completely failing to train enough teachers for important secondary school subjects, particularly those in STEM. The government need to address the teacher training crisis as a matter of urgency.
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Huge waits at A&E have become a normalised horror story in our NHS. The government must get serious about fixing the underlying problems in social care, letting people leave hospital on time, freeing up bed space and getting everyone the care they need.
The Scotsman. Emergency departments at risk of collapse, SNP ministers warned. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) said “lives are at stake” as it called on the Scottish government to take urgent action. Opposition politicians said huge waits have become “a normalised horror story” in the health service.

ALT The Scotsman. Emergency departments at risk of collapse, SNP ministers warned. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) said “lives are at stake” as it called on the Scottish government to take urgent action. Opposition politicians said huge waits have become “a normalised horror story” in the health service.

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The draft UK-EU food deal should be the next step on the way to rejoining single market and establishing customs union with the EU. We have consistently called for both because it's the most effective way of supporting businesses, lowering prices and getting our economy moving.
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After this summer’s wildfires, ministers ought to be doing all that is possible to make sure Scotland is ready for the next wildfire season. Instead we are relying on commercial helicopter operators who have other things to do and may not be available when a fire starts.
The Scotsman. 'Absolutely horrified': SNP says it has no plans for a dedicated wildfire helicopter. Communities hit by the devastating Cairngorms wildfire say they are “horrified” and “disgusted” after the Scottish Government confirmed it has “no plans” to purchase a dedicated wildfire helicopter.

ALT The Scotsman. 'Absolutely horrified': SNP says it has no plans for a dedicated wildfire helicopter. Communities hit by the devastating Cairngorms wildfire say they are “horrified” and “disgusted” after the Scottish Government confirmed it has “no plans” to purchase a dedicated wildfire helicopter.

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The SNP have made a pig’s ear of teacher training. They are completely failing to train enough teachers for important secondary school subjects, particularly those in STEM. The government need to address the teacher training crisis as a matter of urgency.
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The SNP government is taking some pretty big gambles with lives and livelihoods. It’s time for ministers to step in and commission a probe into whether Scotland’s current defences are fit for purpose.
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There are 1,000 vacancies for on call fire fighters in Scotland right now. That inevitably means longer response times and greater risks. It’s time for ministers to step in and commission a probe into whether Scotland’s current defences are fit for purpose.
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Huge waits at A&E have become a normalised horror story in our NHS. The government must get serious about fixing the underlying problems in social care, letting people leave hospital on time, freeing up bed space and getting everyone the care they need.
20,138 waited more than 8 hours at A&E in September.

ALT 20,138 waited more than 8 hours at A&E in September.

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The draft UK-EU food deal should be the next step on the way to rejoining single market and establishing customs union with the EU. We have consistently called for both because it's the most effective way of supporting businesses, lowering prices and getting our economy moving.
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📺 Tune into BBC Scotland and iPlayer at 21:00 tonight to catch Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, our MSP for Edinburgh Northern, on BBC Debate Night #bbcdn
Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP. Debate Night. 21:00 BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland.

ALT Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP. Debate Night. 21:00 BBC iPlayer and BBC Scotland.

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Mystic Nigel strikes again.
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Young people want to work and need the opportunity to do so. If someone is at risk of falling behind, they shouldn’t just be allowed to fall by the wayside. The Scottish Liberal Democrats will bring a national job guarantee for every care-experienced young person.
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Huge waits at A&E have become a normalised horror story in our NHS. The government must get serious about fixing the underlying problems in social care, letting people leave hospital on time, freeing up bed space and getting everyone the care they need.
The Scotsman. Emergency departments at risk of collapse, SNP ministers warned. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) said “lives are at stake” as it called on the Scottish government to take urgent action. Opposition politicians said huge waits have become “a normalised horror story” in the health service.

ALT The Scotsman. Emergency departments at risk of collapse, SNP ministers warned. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) said “lives are at stake” as it called on the Scottish government to take urgent action. Opposition politicians said huge waits have become “a normalised horror story” in the health service.

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With gaps of over a decade between inspections some pupils will be finishing school before the inspector turns up. There is no excuse for the government crossing its fingers and hoping schools are doing well without checking.
BBC News. Highland schools waiting too long for inspections, says MSP. Andrew Baxter said data from a Scottish Liberal Democrats freedom of information (FOI) request showed 50 schools in the Highland Council area have gone more than a decade without a visit from inspectors.

ALT BBC News. Highland schools waiting too long for inspections, says MSP. Andrew Baxter said data from a Scottish Liberal Democrats freedom of information (FOI) request showed 50 schools in the Highland Council area have gone more than a decade without a visit from inspectors.

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The ageing CalMac fleet is limping towards yet another crisis because the SNP Government have failed to properly renew it. The Scottish Government must also set out a detailed programme for ferry construction and fleet renewal.
At least eight CalMac ferries are running with obsolete systems.

ALT At least eight CalMac ferries are running with obsolete systems.

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Far too many Scots have nowhere to live or are paying through the nose in rent. That will never change so long as housebuilding figures are going in the wrong direction. We need to be building more homes to bring down housing costs.
Scotsman. SNP under attack for 'appalling' drop in new homes despite declaring housing emergency. Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson, Morven-May MacCallum, has criticised SNP ministers over the sluggish progress.

ALT Scotsman. SNP under attack for 'appalling' drop in new homes despite declaring housing emergency. Scottish Liberal Democrat housing spokesperson, Morven-May MacCallum, has criticised SNP ministers over the sluggish progress.

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The ageing CalMac fleet is limping towards yet another crisis because the SNP have failed to properly renew it. The Scottish Government must set out a programme for ferry construction and fleet renewal, so the CalMac fleet is never allowed to fall into this condition again.
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It was extremely powerful to see Green, Reform, Labour and Conservative MSPs all uniting behind this one issue. The Scottish Government must now provide a statement to parliament that recognises this vote for the important moment of consensus that it was.
Scottish Lib Dems demand parliamentary statement on learning disabilities bill.

ALT Scottish Lib Dems demand parliamentary statement on learning disabilities bill.

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