Cole-Hamilton comments ahead of Finance Secretary statement
Speaking ahead of the Finance Secretary's statement on the Scottish Government budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Speaking ahead of the Finance Secretary's statement on the Scottish Government budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington, has backed a motion in Parliament to block government plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.
Wendy Chamberlain, MP for North East Fife, has secured a debate highlighting the importance of working cross-governmentally to improve unpaid carer’s rights.
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today announced their by-election candidates for Strathmartine and Lochee Wards where there are by-elections on 3rd October due to the resignation of Cllr John Alexander and the sad passing of Cllr Charlie Malone.
- 35,000 pensioners in Blackpool & Fleetwood at risk of losing the £300 payment this winter - Local Liberal Democrats call on the government to “rethink” the cut so that local vulnerable pensioners continue to get the support they need
Liberal Democrats in Havant, have urged their local MP to back a motion in Parliament to block the government’s plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.