Scottish Liberal Democrats launch 'fair deal' General Election manifesto at farm in Edinburgh

Alex Cole-Hamilton, leader of the party, said the Scottish Liberal Democrats were the party of rural Scotland

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Alex Cole-Hamilton and Wendy Chamberlain, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and deputy-leader respectively, launching the party's General Election manifesto at Craigie's Farm in Edinburgh
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Alex Cole-Hamilton and Wendy Chamberlain, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and deputy-leader respectively, launching the party's General Election manifesto at Craigie's Farm in Edinburgh

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto at a farm in Edinburgh with a pledge to give farmers a 'fair deal' if elected. Alex Cole-Hamilton and Wendy Chamberlain,...

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