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legislation. These included changes to the arrangements for student contributions to higher education costs (although whether that amounted to the claimed achievement of having abolished tuition fees was hotly contested), free personal care for the elderly and (during the second coalition government) changing the system of elections for
Scottish local authorities to the
584:, the party won one fewer seat than in the two previous Scottish elections: this was the first parliamentary election for 28 years in which the party's parliamentary strength in Scotland was reduced. This experience led to some criticism of the party's election strategy and its leader. Although it was arithmetically possible to form a majority coalition with the
635:, the party lost all its mainland constituencies, retaining only the two constituencies of Orkney and Shetland; it also secured three List MSPs. This was, at the time, by far the party's worst electoral performance since the re-establishment of a Scottish Parliament in 1999. The disastrous results were blamed on a backlash to the Lib Dems'
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of the SNP by 150 votes, and was forced to stand down as leader; but the
Liberal Democrats successfully regained North East Fife and retained four seats in Scotland. The Scottish Lib Dems replaced Scottish Labour as the third-largest party in Scotland in terms of seats at the 2019 general election,
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Prior to the partnership government being formed in 1999, the UK had only limited experience of coalition government. The Lib Dems' participation attracted criticism for involving compromises to its preferred policies, although several of its manifesto pledges were adopted as government policy or
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According to its constitution, the party believes in a "fair, free and open society ... in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity". It has traditionally argued for both positive and negative liberties, tolerance of social diversity,
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This chart shows the electoral results of the
Scottish Liberal Democrats, from the first election the party contested in 1992. Total number of seats, number of votes and vote percentage, is for Scotland only. For results prior to 1992, see
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In the 2024 UK General
Election, the party's manifesto was similar to the UK-wide party manifesto, and focussed on funding for the NHS and social care, stopping the dumping of sewage into Scottish rivers and tackling the
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of organisations, the
Scottish party also consists of a number of local parties (which mostly follow the boundaries of the Scottish Council Areas), which are each distinct accounting units under the
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Associated organisations generally seek to influence the direction of the party on a specific issue or represent a section of the party membership. The party has five associated organisations:
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from the SNP. Due to the reduction of House of Common seats in the 2023 Boundary Review, many news organisations would report the results as two holds and four gains.
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Liberal Democrats in Scotland at the 2019 general election. Was previously the most marginal seat in the entire United Kingdom in 2017.
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with the condition of additional funding for community mental health services, schools and renewables retraining for people in the oil and gas sector in
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681:. While it regained the two constituency seats of Edinburgh Western and North East Fife from the SNP, its vote share fell slightly overall.
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Scottish
Liberal Democrats currently have 87 elected councillors across Scotland with representation in each of the following councils:
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In the
Scottish Parliament election later that year, their manifesto pledges included training more mental health specialists, an
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742:, only 4 MSPs were elected for the Lib Dems, holding onto their 4 constituency seats while losing their single regional seat in
688:, the party retained Orkney and Shetland with an increased majority, as well as regaining three seats lost to the SNP in 2015 –
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Deputy Leader of the
Scottish Liberal Democrats and UK Liberal Democrat Chief Whip and Spokesperson for Work & Pensions.
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Like the
Federal party, the Scottish party holds two conferences per year; a Spring Conference, and an Autumn Conference.
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of the SNP by just two votes, making it the most marginal result in the UK at the general election that year.
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MSP succeeded Wallace as party leader and took over his positions in the Executive until the 2007 elections.
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Insiders and Outsiders: Global Social Movements, Party Politics, and Democracy in Europe and North America
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and local campaigners across Scotland which works to support and develop Liberal Democrat involvement in
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The Association of Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors (ASLDC) is a network of Liberal Democrat
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UK Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Cabinet Office, Women & Equalities and Scotland.
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resigned as party leader, citing the "stresses and strains" of the job. Former deputy leader
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on three occasions, during the illness and then later, the death of the first First Minister
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Leader of the Liberal Party & Leader of the Social and Liberal Democrats (1976 to 1988)
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They campaigned to for the UK and Scotland to remain a member of the European Union via the
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on 26 August 2008, winning 59% of the votes cast in a contest with parliamentary colleagues
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United Kingdom. In the late 1980s and 1990s it and its representatives participated in the
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with the Conservative Party. Scott resigned as party leader on 7 May, and the resulting
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4862:"Fife North East election result: SNP wins Scottish marginal seat by just two votes"
556:. This partnership was renewed in 2003 and Wallace became Deputy First Minister and
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UK Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Justice and Northern Ireland.
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campaign with other Unionist political parties to campaign for a No vote in the
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5013:"Liberal democrats claim last UK seat to declare result after delayed recount"
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Revue Française de Civilisation Britannique. French Journal of British Studies
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The Scottish Party decides its policy on state matters independently from the
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4764:"Scottish elections: Lib Dems face 'terrible backlash' as voters opt for SNP"
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Association of Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors and Campaigners (ASLDC)
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There are also eight regional parties (based on the boundaries of the eight
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats is one of the three state parties within the
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Deputy chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (2010 to 2011)
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in 1999, the Scottish Lib Dems won 17 seats. Following this, it formed a
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2068:. The party also believes that the Scottish Parliament should exercise
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for public elections, internationalism and greater involvement in the
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Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and spokesperson for Health
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Association of Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors and Campaigners
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Association of Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors and Campaigners
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The Scottish Liberal Democrat party was formed by the merger of the
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5167:"Microsoft Word - Steel Commission Report March 2006 formatted.doc"
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4323:"Scottish Liberal Democrats Annual Report and Financial Statements"
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Using Europe: Territorial Party Strategies in a Multi-level System
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5255:"For a fair deal - the 2024 Scottish Liberal Democrats manifesto"
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UK Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media & Sport.
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5227:"Scottish election 2021: Scottish Lib Dem manifesto at-a-glance"
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1390:(STV) system, 67 Liberal Democrats were elected, a drop of 3 on
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2165:, investing in low carbon heat networks, new national parks, a
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1302:. Local parties are predominantly responsible for the party's
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Current party leadership, office bearers and committee members
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1398:(CoSLA) where Peter Barrett is leader of the Lib Dem Group.
4984:"Lib Dems launch campaign to win 150 council seats in 2027"
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List of Liberal Democrat members of the Scottish Parliament
2100:, and for more powers for the Scottish Parliament within a
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set out the party's proposals on the constitutional issue.
5200:"Scottish budget: SNP agree deal with Greens and Lib Dems"
4143:
MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale (2003 to 2011)
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Vice-Convener, Campaigns & Candidates: Charles Dundas
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in a historic landslide defeat for the party nationwide.
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A History of the Scottish Liberals and Liberal Democrats
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Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats (1992 to 2005)
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Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats (2005 to 2008)
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2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
4610:"The 1997 devolution referendums in Scotland and Wales"
4488:"Where do the Scottish Lib Dems stand on independence?"
4835:"Election results: Mapping Scotland's dramatic change"
4684:"Lib Dem blow to SNP hopes of referendum on home rule"
2092:. In the 2007 elections it campaigned for reforms to
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Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
40:
4966:"Alex Cole-Hamilton confirmed as new Lib Dem leader"
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which the party considers should be devolved to the
596:, and sat as an opposition party in the Parliament.
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The party campaigned for the creation of a devolved
430:. The Liberal Democrats do not contest elections in
5041:"How Scotland's new election map reshapes the race"
4918:"Scottish Lib Dem MPs meet after leader loses seat"
4736:"Scottish Lib Dems go for the continuity candidate"
4130:MP for Roxburgh and Berwickshire from 1983 to 2005
2126:In 2012, the Scottish Liberal Democrats joined the
1306:and for selecting candidates for parliamentary and
4944:"Scottish election results 2021: The story so far"
4892:"Results of the 2019 General Election in Scotland"
4545:, scotlibdems.org.uk, accessed 23 September 2006 (
715:, they re-gained a Member of European Parliament,
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6605:Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition agreement
4813:"Willie Rennie named new Scottish Lib Dem leader"
700:. The Scottish Liberal Democrats lost out on the
504:. It also campaigned for a "Yes-Yes" vote in the
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754:in August 2021 after he stood to run unopposed.
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552:and the following resignation of his successor
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4790:"Scots Lib Dem leader Tavish Scott quits post"
4427:"F41: Towards a Federal UK (Emergency Motion)"
4098:Menzies Campbell, Baron Campbell of Pittenweem
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2017:
558:Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning
242:Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
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404:. The party holds 4 of the 129 seats in the
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4236:. Edinburgh University Press. p. 240.
2040:. State matters include not only currently
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607:served as acting leader of the party until
572:, a long-standing Liberal Democrat policy.
512:1999–2007: Coalition government with Labour
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6939:Organisation of the Liberal Democrats (UK)
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6158:Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson
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4123:Archy Kirkwood, Baron Kirkwood of Kirkhope
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2010:
518:first elections to the Scottish Parliament
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4658:"Nicol Stephen to lead Scottish Lib Dems"
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4387:Helma Gerritje Engelien de Vries (2007).
658:. The party lost 10 of its 11 MPs at the
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4354:. Oxford University Press. p. 228.
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4212:Jim Wallace, Baron Wallace of Tankerness
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2107:In December 2007, the party (along with
2070:greater responsibility on fiscal matters
1396:Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
1325:The party's headquarters are located in
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400:political party in Scotland, part of UK
382:Pàrtaidh Libearal Deamocratach na h-Alba
42:Pàrtaidh Libearal Deamocratach na h-Alba
18:Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats
5068:"The Liberal Democrat team in Scotland"
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4585:. Liberalhistory.org.uk. Archived from
4457:"Scot Lib Dems launch Federalism drive"
4200:Iain Vallance, Baron Vallance of Tummel
4086:Malcolm Bruce, Baron Bruce of Bennachie
1282:Vice-Convener, Conference: Paul McGarry
14:
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6148:Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
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762:After winning 87 council seats in the
408:and 6 of the 57 Scottish seats in the
27:Scottish wing of the Liberal Democrats
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6934:Liberal parties in the United Kingdom
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4329:from the original on 20 December 2021
4303:from the original on 10 November 2019
2467:Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
2454:Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
2132:2014 Scottish independence referendum
2119:, along similar lines to the earlier
1315:Scottish Parliament electoral regions
690:Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
666:narrowly retaining his seat, holding
6565:National Liberal Party ("Simonites")
6237:First Frontbench Team of Vince Cable
4524:from the original on 7 February 2018
4136:Jeremy Purvis, Baron Purvis of Tweed
1949:Libertarianism in the United Kingdom
771:2024 United Kingdom general election
6865:West Dunbartonshire Community Party
6560:Independent Liberals (Lloyd George)
6550:Independent Liberal Party (Asquith)
6478:Liberal Democrats headquarters (UK)
6231:Frontbench Team of Menzies Campbell
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5128:from the original on 8 January 2012
5038:
4898:from the original on 1 January 2020
4734:Barnett, Anthony (26 August 2008).
4149:David Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood
4058:Patrick Boyle, 10th Earl of Glasgow
2985:
2476:
2416:Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
2288:Education, Economy and Communities
24:
6415:Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
6315:Northern Ireland Liberal Democrats
6225:Frontbench Team of Charles Kennedy
4682:Carrell, Severin (12 April 2007).
4407:from the original on 29 April 2016
4273:Northern Ireland Liberal Democrats
4258:Scottish Liberals for Independence
4225:
4188:John Sinclair, 3rd Viscount Thurso
3498:
2268:Justice and the Climate Emergency
2121:Scottish Constitutional Convention
2115:) supported the creation of a new
2084:of political authority, including
1937:Conservatism in the United Kingdom
1824:Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
1401:
1392:Local Council Election of May 2012
1384:Local Council Election of May 2017
486:Scottish Constitutional Convention
465:(SDP) in Scotland, as part of the
25:
6960:
5574:
5276:
4872:from the original on 7 April 2022
4656:Tempest, Matthew (23 June 2005).
4467:from the original on 28 July 2018
4437:from the original on 28 July 2018
4368:from the original on 13 June 2021
4074:Elizabeth Barker, Baroness Barker
4036:
2659:
2216:Member of the Scottish Parliament
2117:Commission on Scottish Devolution
1320:
1279:Vice-Convener, Policy: Neil Casey
1252:Current party officials include:
1089:
740:2021 Scottish Parliament election
713:2019 European Parliament election
675:2016 Scottish Parliament election
652:2014 European Parliament election
633:2011 Scottish Parliament election
582:2007 Scottish Parliament election
538:Deputy First Minister of Scotland
480:as part of its wider policy of a
6944:Organisations based in Edinburgh
6219:Frontbench Team of Paddy Ashdown
4841:from the original on 20 May 2020
4583:"Liberal Democrat History Group"
4117:Retired from the Lords in 2017.
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1360:Scottish Women Liberal Democrats
1357:Scottish Green Liberal Democrats
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1959:Socialism in the United Kingdom
1294:In keeping with its basis as a
6483:List of MPs (past and present)
5706:
5198:Brooks, Libby (9 March 2021).
5011:Loudon, Callum (7 July 2024).
4920:. BBC News. 14 December 2019.
4860:Withnall, Adam (9 June 2017).
4708:Curran, Joanne (3 July 2008).
4536:
4490:. Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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4293:"Scottish Liberal Democrat HQ"
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4175:Alison Suttie, Baroness Suttie
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274:"For a fair deal for Scotland"
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6686:Political parties in Scotland
6261:Frontbench Team of Jo Swinson
6249:Frontbench Team of Tim Farron
6243:Frontbench Team of Nick Clegg
6193:Current members of Parliament
6175:
4811:Black, Andrew (17 May 2011).
4486:Foster, Greg (8 March 2016).
4278:
2501:Dumfries and Galloway Council
784:
764:2022 Scottish local elections
5337:
5039:Sim, Phillip (7 June 2024).
4788:Black, Andrew (7 May 2011).
4162:Nicol Stephen, Baron Stephen
1289:
730:lost East Dunbartonshire to
627:2011–2021: Electoral decline
310:Local government in Scotland
7:
6488:General election manifestos
6331:Liberal Democrat Conference
6267:Frontbench Team of Ed Davey
4251:
2511:East Dunbartonshire Council
2086:proportional representation
544:. He also served as acting
10:
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6919:Scottish Liberal Democrats
6833:Scottish Liberal Democrats
6780:Scottish Liberal Democrats
6735:Scottish Liberal Democrats
6468:History and related topics
6289:Scottish Liberal Democrats
5329:Scottish Liberal Democrats
4297:Scottish Liberal Democrats
2201:
1849:Scottish Liberal Democrats
1528:Civil and political rights
748:First Minister's Questions
506:1997 devolution referendum
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37:Scottish Liberal Democrats
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1998:United Kingdom portal
1380:Scottish Local Government
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532:. The then party leader,
473:and SDP on 3 March 1988.
453:Formation and early years
428:English Liberal Democrats
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6212:Frontbench in opposition
4837:. BBC News. 8 May 2015.
4325:. Electoral Commission.
4232:Torrance, David (2022).
2541:Scottish Borders Council
2189:, among other policies.
2161:recovery plan after the
1409:This article is part of
1388:Single Transferable Vote
1341:Associated organisations
1276:President: Willie Wilson
758:2022–present: Rebuilding
722:Two years later, at the
570:single transferable vote
390:Scots Leeberal Democrats
56:Scots Leeberal Democrats
6809:Scottish National Party
6772:Scottish National Party
6703:Scottish National Party
6585:Social Democratic Party
6505:Glee Club (UK politics)
6378:Scottish Young Liberals
6365:LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
6294:Welsh Liberal Democrats
5590:Scottish Young Liberals
4268:Welsh Liberal Democrats
2496:Argyll and Bute Council
2469:between 1999 and 2011.
2208:6th Scottish Parliament
2193:Elected representatives
1854:Social Democratic Party
1553:Equality before the law
1364:Scottish Young Liberals
1353:LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
779:Ross, Skye and Lochaber
586:Scottish National Party
463:Social Democratic Party
424:Welsh Liberal Democrats
422:, the others being the
389:
211:Political position
150:Scottish Young Liberals
55:
6924:Liberal Democrats (UK)
6849:British Unionist Party
6825:Scottish Conservatives
6788:Scottish Conservatives
6711:Scottish Conservatives
6540:Scottish Liberal Party
6374:English Young Liberals
5259:www.scotlibdems.org.uk
5152:2 October 2006 at the
5072:www.scotlibdems.org.uk
4946:. BBC News. 7 May 2021
4568:2 October 2006 at the
4549:2 October 2006 at the
2993:Scottish Liberal Party
2221:Constituency or Region
2167:universal basic income
2113:Scottish Conservatives
2044:issues but also those
670:with a 3.6% majority.
459:Scottish Liberal Party
381:
117:; 36 years ago
41:
6520:National Liberal Club
6498:Limehouse Declaration
6405:Related organisations
2557:Electoral performance
2491:Aberdeenshire Council
2486:Aberdeen City Council
2359:2015 general election
2187:Illegal Migration Act
2179:cost-of-living crisis
1986:Liberalism portal
1422:in the United Kingdom
1304:political campaigning
724:2019 general election
686:2017 general election
660:2015 general election
594:Scottish independence
576:2007–2011: Opposition
252:Liberal International
6898:Politics of Scotland
6595:Southport Resolution
6590:SDP–Liberal Alliance
6515:Liberator (magazine)
6450:Social Liberal Forum
6016:Leadership elections
5864:Leaders in the Lords
5624:Leadership elections
5156:, scotlibdems.org.uk
4572:, scotlibdems.org.uk
4348:Eve Hepburn (2010).
2551:West Lothian Council
2536:Renfrewshire Council
2526:The Highland Council
2323:Member of Parliament
2185:, and scrapping the
2171:play-based education
2153:North East Scotland.
1942:Liberal conservatism
1623:Anti-Corn Law League
1558:Freedom of the press
1273:Treasurer: Mike Gray
1270:Convener: Jenni Lang
726:, UK Lib Dem leader
613:elected party leader
542:Minister for Justice
522:coalition government
352:Politics of Scotland
237:European affiliation
226:National affiliation
6694:Scottish Parliament
5540:Alistair Carmichael
5441:Alistair Carmichael
5179:on 13 November 2013
5124:. 29 January 2013.
5093:"The Federal Board"
3843:European Parliament
2562:Scottish Parliament
2506:Dundee City Council
2346:Orkney and Shetland
2341:Alistair Carmichael
2198:Scottish Parliament
2050:Scottish Parliament
1618:Glorious Revolution
1563:Freedom of religion
1543:Economic liberalism
1201:Alistair Carmichael
1039:Alistair Carmichael
744:North East Scotland
694:East Dunbartonshire
668:Orkney and Shetland
664:Alistair Carmichael
641:leadership election
560:. On 23 June 2005,
478:Scottish Parliament
406:Scottish Parliament
296:Scottish Parliament
6186:MPs and Frontbench
5509:Alex Cole-Hamilton
5397:Alex Cole-Hamilton
5097:www.libdems.org.uk
4461:scotlibdems.org.uk
4433:. 4 October 2013.
3806:Alex Cole-Hamilton
3451:Alex Cole-Hamilton
2435:Mid Dunbartonshire
2234:Alex Cole-Hamilton
1766:Mill (John Stuart)
1258:Alex Cole-Hamilton
1205:23 September 2012
1175:23 September 2012
1172:20 September 2010
1142:20 September 2010
1072:Alex Cole-Hamilton
775:Mid Dunbartonshire
752:Alex Cole-Hamilton
530:Scottish Executive
133:4 Clifton Terrace
88:Alex Cole-Hamilton
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6077:Deputy Leadership
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5694:Liberal Democrats
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5545:Wendy Chamberlain
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4992:. 29 October 2022
4972:. 20 August 2021.
4627:10.4000/rfcb.1187
4589:on 29 August 2014
4563:"Party Structure"
4520:. 23 March 2017.
4518:Liberal Democrats
4400:978-0-549-45223-2
4361:978-0-7190-8138-5
4223:
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4192:2016 (Hereditary)
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2163:COVID-19 pandemic
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1964:Liberal socialism
1829:Liberal Democrats
1613:English Civil War
1568:Freedom of speech
1265:Wendy Chamberlain
1245:
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1234:Wendy Chamberlain
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420:Liberal Democrats
402:Liberal Democrats
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230:Liberal Democrats
186:Social liberalism
115:8 March 1988
98:Wendy Chamberlain
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2082:decentralisation
2046:reserved matters
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1548:Environmentalism
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599:On 2 July 2008,
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410:House of Commons
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5351:(1988–1992)
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4902:25 December
4498:15 November
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3700:166 / 1,222
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2592:Government
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2139:Stronger In
2074:David Steel
1925:Centre-left
1801:Taylor Mill
1701:Collingwood
1585:Rule of law
1580:Natural law
1533:Due process
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1451:Gladstonian
1376:councillors
1333:Conferences
1310:elections.
1106:Term start
1009:17 May 2011
978:7 May 2011
868:Jim Wallace
806:Term start
643:was won by
617:Ross Finnie
534:Jim Wallace
220:centre-left
156:Membership
6913:Categories
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6743:Alba Party
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6340:Committees
6324:Conference
6203:Chief whip
6026:Leadership
5931:Presidents
5707:Leadership
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5433:Jo Swinson
5132:11 January
4815:. BBC News
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4719:10 October
4667:11 October
4641:11 October
4528:5 February
4372:29 October
4279:References
4067:Clan Boyle
3818:87 / 1,227
3777:67 / 1,227
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2202:See also:
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1523:Capitalism
1517:Principles
1461:Manchester
1420:Liberalism
1296:federation
1241:Incumbent
1168:Jo Swinson
785:Leadership
728:Jo Swinson
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122:1988-03-08
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5389:2011–2021
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1290:Structure
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1082:Incumbent
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5805:Johnston
5756:Campbell
5239:14 March
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5150:Archived
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1756:Macaulay
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5454:(2021–)
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5077:9 April
4876:7 April
4796:14 July
4471:28 July
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5782:(2019)
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1115:1
1052:6
984:5
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881:3
848:2
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124:)
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