Future of rural schools under threat
Gideon Amos tells Parliamentary debate that the proposed Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could threaten rural schools
2 Dec 2025
National News
Adam Dance MP brings local businesses together following the Budget as frustration grows over lack of support
Adam Dance MP brought local business owners together at the Lanes Hotel on Monday morning to discuss the Chancellor’s Budget and what it means for South Somerset’s economy.
2 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments on RCN report warning a third of nurses considering leaving
Commenting on the latest Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland State of the Profession report which notes that there were over 2,800 posts unfilled at the end of September, over a third of respondents (37%) said they are actively planning on or thinking
2 Dec 2025
Cole-Hamilton: SNP are bad for your health
Following new figures revealing tens of thousands of people waiting for mental health treatment, thousands of nursing and midwifery vacancies, sky-high delayed discharges and scores of cancelled operations, Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Alex Cole-Hamil
2 Dec 2025
Worst October on record at A&E
Responding to new figures showing only 66.8% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in October (the worst on record), while 17,208 people waited over 8 hours and 7,611 waited over 12 hours, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
2 Dec 2025
Cost of Living
Chris says budget a 'second missed opportunity'
I spoke to BBC Politics South East about how it was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face.
2 Dec 2025