Scottish Lib Dems leader Alex Cole-Hamilton on the launch of his party's manifesto

The transcript outlines the Democrats' focus on rural Scotland, support for carers, mental health, and climate initiatives. It highlights the party's political strategy for upcoming elections, emphasizing the connection between Westminster and Scotland. The Democrats aim to improve European relations, particularly for young people, while acknowledging the challenges of reversing Brexit.

What is one of the key financial proposals by the Liberal Democrats for rural Scotland?

• Cutting healthcare costs

• Investing £170 million annually in agriculture

• Reducing taxes for rural businesses

• Increasing funding for urban development

How do the Liberal Democrats plan to fund mental health services in Scotland?

• By trebling the digital services tax on social media giants

• By increasing income tax

• By introducing a new healthcare levy

• By cutting defense spending

What local issues do the Liberal Democrats aim to address?

• Building new housing projects

• Expanding public parks

• Enhancing local services like waste management and education

• Improving public transportation

What is the Liberal Democrats' stance on Brexit?

• They want to immediately reverse Brexit

• They have a pragmatic approach with a long-term goal of rejoining the EU

• They support a hard Brexit

• They are indifferent to Brexit outcomes

Which political parties do the Liberal Democrats aim to challenge in Scotland?

• The Green Party and Labour

• The Conservatives and Green Party

• The Labour and UKIP

• The SNP and Conservatives