Cole-Hamilton comments on PVG checks for politicians
Speaking to the Daily Record about whether politicians should have to complete Protecting Vulnerable Groups checks, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
3 Sep 2025
National News
Rennie drags ministers to Parliament over their Gupta deals
SNP ministers will have to appear before Parliament to give statements on potential taxpayer exposure and their deals with Sanjeev Gupta’s troubled business empire after Willie Rennie MSP secured both a portfolio question and a ministerial statement.
3 Sep 2025
Tim Farron demands that Health Secretary acts after some patients in North Cumbria no longer able to get routine blood test at GP surgeries
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, after new changes mean many patients in Eden can no longer get follow-up blood tests at their local GP surgeries.
3 Sep 2025
Vehicle Registration Marks (Misuse and Offences) Bill - BBC Surrey
Surrey Heath MP's Bill to tackle number plate cloning gets covered by BBC Surrey.
3 Sep 2025
£2,000 Fine and Seizure in Fly-Tipping Crackdown
Maidstone’s Lib Dem–Green–Independent Coalition is leading the fight against fly-tipping. A joint operation with Kent Police seized a repeat offender’s vehicle, issued a £2,000 fine, and sent a clear message: waste crime will not be tolerated.
3 Sep 2025
Petersfield, October discussion group
Unpaid Carers - Who Cares? Join us for an informative talk about the work of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers by Kerry Hearsley, its Chief Executive.
3 Sep 2025