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The latest news and press releases from the Edinburgh Liberal Democrats

Local updates from our Councillors, MSP and MP can be found on their respective pages.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh University Liberal Association

The Edinburgh University Liberal Association, re-founded this year, has had its first AGM.

6 Jun 2025

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Edinburgh

Councillor Davidson praises Edinburgh Youth Clubs

Councillor Euan Davidson, Liberal Democrat member of Edinburgh Council's Education, Children, Families and Justice Committee, spoke at a recent youth provision event.

5 Jun 2025

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Edinburgh

Responding to Edinburgh's Housing Emergency

Liberal Democrat councillors in Edinburgh are fighting for more affordable and social rent housing.

13 Feb 2025

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems present budget that protects and invests in Education

The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group today published a balanced Budget for Edinburgh Council that rejects all the proposed cuts to Education and puts a record investment into the much needed maintenance and upgrade school buildings.

12 Feb 2025

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems call for record road safety funding outside schools

Today, the Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Group has unveiled a Budget proposal that puts an additional £2.6m into improving road safety, with £1.6m dedicated to areas around schools.

12 Feb 2025

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems WIN funding for new Edinburgh Eye Hospital

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured funding for a replacement Eye Hospital in Edinburgh after Budget negotiations with the Scottish Government.

28 Jan 2025

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News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs

Water of Leith with buildings at either side

Leith Walk

Lib Dems demand answers on Water of Leith protection delays

Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Councillors highlighted critical delays to sewage protection measures.

3 Jul 2026

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Kevin standing in front of the Union Canal

Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart

June 2026 news from Councillor Kevin McKay

This month's edition includes updates on nature reserves, planning applications, and firework controls.

18 Jun 2026

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Edinburgh

£2 bus fare roll-out plan “a slap in the face” for Edinburgh residents

Plans to exclude Edinburgh from the initial roll-out of the Scottish Government’s £2 cap on bus fares are “a slap in the face” for residents of the Capital, Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have said.

18 Jun 2026

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