History of the Liberal party and its policies
Policies differ between local groups but nationally the party advocates a written constitution, a Bill of Rights and control and abandonment of the UK’s nuclear programme.
It also pledges control of illegal drugs as an alternative to criminalisation.
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Hide AdLed by long-standing Liverpool councillor Steve Radford, the party currently has about 25 councillors in the UK.
The other Liberal candidates include Seumas Stiubhard Macmhicean in Forth, Tom Strode in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart and Karen Michelle Hetherington in City Centre. Scotland leader John Hein is standing in Leith Walk and Margaret Lea in Southside/Newington.