Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again welcomed the prospect of jury trials returning to island courts, but warned that local access to justice for islanders cannot be seen as “expendable” within the justice system.
Responding to reports that a grievance has been lodged against recently appointed Chief Constable Jo Farrell by one of her own leadership team, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins has agreed to meet with Cumbrian MP Tim Farron to discuss improving cancer waiting times in the county.
Liberal Democrat councillors in Shrewsbury have raised their opposition to Shropshire Council plans to hike car parking charges throughout the town.
Here is the latest report back from Party President, Mark Pack: