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Election 2021: The Liberal Democrat's plans for Aberdeenshire East


By Kirsty Brown

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I will focus on recovery, not the fights of the past.

I want the world class education system we used to have.

I want fair funding for NHS Grampian.

I want mental health support that is there when you need it.

I want green jobs.

I want to put recovery first.

At the heart of recovery I will put education.

As the son of a schoolteacher, the brother of vocationally trained paramedic, and a graduate of one of the world’s leading science universities, I know that a one-size education system does not fit all.

I want to rebuild Scotland’s world class education system by creating a teacher job guarantee and putting teachers back in charge of improving attainment.

Tackling the mental health crisis is a priority for me.

Having recovered from anxiety and depression, I know the pain they cause.

The £120 million recently won by Scottish Liberal Democrats is a great start, but I want to cut mental health waiting times by training more counsellors and putting mental health first aiders in every workplace.

No child should have to wait a year for specialist treatment.

Vote for me to put recovery first for mental health.

Having received world class care from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following a serious assault, I want to win fair funding for our local health board.

More than that, I want to see the return of the £239 million it has been underfunded since 2009 so that it can be invested to reduce waiting times for operations, cancer treatment and mental health support.

As a chartered chemical engineer, I am passionate that science and engineering are key to combating the climate crisis.

With over a decade of experience in the North Sea’s oil and gas industry, I can ensure that the skills and knowledge of the north-east’s workforce are used to develop our region into a leader in green technology.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have already won £15 million for retraining in the north-east, now help me create more green jobs!

Help me put recovery first - I have the energy and the drive to fight for the improvements that matter most to you.

If you are sick of the bickering of the SNP and the Conservatives, don’t vote for them!

Vote for me, and I will fight for you.


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