Martyn Knights for Angus North & Mearns
@martyn4msp.bsky.social
Scottish Liberal Democrat Candidate for Angus North and Mearns. Published and promoted by Alison Andrews on behalf of Martyn Knights, both of 71 High Street, Inverurie AB51 3QJ
Change With Fairness At Its Heart!
Change With Fairness At Its Heart!
Great to be out in Stonehaven today. Together with our #1 North East Regional List candidate Yi-Pei Chou Turvey, we had some worthwhile conversations with residents about their issues and concerns.
January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Great to be out in Stonehaven today. Together with our #1 North East Regional List candidate Yi-Pei Chou Turvey, we had some worthwhile conversations with residents about their issues and concerns.
What a brilliant result for Ben and his team.
Bearsden South Ward
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM
What a brilliant result for Ben and his team.
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Bearsden South Ward
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
January 30, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Bearsden South Ward
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE UA;
LD GAIN from IND, elected as CON.
🔶 LD 1744, 38.1%
🎗️ SNP 789, 17.2%
➡️ REF 709, 15.5%
🔴 LAB 650, 14.2%
🟢 GRN 371, 8.1%
🔵 CON 283, 6.2%
🏘️ FAM 35, 0.8%
🔶 LD elected stage 5
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Jim Wallace was an architect of modern Scotland and one of the finest Liberals of his age. He was my friend and our country is the poorer without him.
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Jim Wallace was an architect of modern Scotland and one of the finest Liberals of his age. He was my friend and our country is the poorer without him.
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We have secured some big wins through our negotiations around the budget already.
But it is not yet enough to win our support.
We will squeeze every penny we can out of this budget process.
For business rates, for hospices, and on social care.
But it is not yet enough to win our support.
We will squeeze every penny we can out of this budget process.
For business rates, for hospices, and on social care.
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We have secured some big wins through our negotiations around the budget already.
But it is not yet enough to win our support.
We will squeeze every penny we can out of this budget process.
For business rates, for hospices, and on social care.
But it is not yet enough to win our support.
We will squeeze every penny we can out of this budget process.
For business rates, for hospices, and on social care.
No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot in just 100 days time.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
January 27, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops.
Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
January 23, 2026 at 6:46 PM
How dare the Coward in the White House undermine the bravery and sacrifice of our British troops.
Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
Reform and Nigel Farage should be ashamed to associate themselves with him.
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Because of years of bad decisions and neglect, the scale of the challenge we face in tackling the housing crisis is simply vast.
We need to go further to build more homes, bring thousands of empty homes back into use and re-establish social rent as a valid, long-term option.
We need to go further to build more homes, bring thousands of empty homes back into use and re-establish social rent as a valid, long-term option.
January 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Because of years of bad decisions and neglect, the scale of the challenge we face in tackling the housing crisis is simply vast.
We need to go further to build more homes, bring thousands of empty homes back into use and re-establish social rent as a valid, long-term option.
We need to go further to build more homes, bring thousands of empty homes back into use and re-establish social rent as a valid, long-term option.
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Whisky is a cornerstone of our economy and a source of pride across Scotland.
The industry is facing strong economic headwinds such as tariffs, and the increase in national insurance.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in whisky duty to support this vital industry.
The industry is facing strong economic headwinds such as tariffs, and the increase in national insurance.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in whisky duty to support this vital industry.
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Whisky is a cornerstone of our economy and a source of pride across Scotland.
The industry is facing strong economic headwinds such as tariffs, and the increase in national insurance.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in whisky duty to support this vital industry.
The industry is facing strong economic headwinds such as tariffs, and the increase in national insurance.
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in whisky duty to support this vital industry.
‼️ Flood Warning ‼️
SEPA have also announced a flood warning for Stonehaven as per the map below.
SEPA have also announced a flood warning for Stonehaven as per the map below.
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
‼️ Flood Warning ‼️
SEPA have also announced a flood warning for Stonehaven as per the map below.
SEPA have also announced a flood warning for Stonehaven as per the map below.
Following on my earlier post from Angus Council, please also see the flood warning map from the SEPA website.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21204
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21204
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Following on my earlier post from Angus Council, please also see the flood warning map from the SEPA website.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21204
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21204
This is a key test of this flood protection scheme and I sincerely hope that it works and that the defences are not breached.
For those in the impacted areas, please keep safe!
For those in the impacted areas, please keep safe!
Sepa has advised that the flood protection scheme at Brechin is working as intended, including its pumps and the defences at River Street are NOT expected to overtop. Along with Sepa, we are continuing to monitor the river levels. https://orlo.uk/Q9MiF
January 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This is a key test of this flood protection scheme and I sincerely hope that it works and that the defences are not breached.
For those in the impacted areas, please keep safe!
For those in the impacted areas, please keep safe!
This is a truly disgraceful interpretation of the sacrifices made by NATO troops from all countries that responded to the activation of Article 5. Shocking statement.
Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front lines."
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This is a truly disgraceful interpretation of the sacrifices made by NATO troops from all countries that responded to the activation of Article 5. Shocking statement.
Vote Lib - Dem on the peach coloured regional ballot in 2026!
No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot next year.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
January 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Vote Lib - Dem on the peach coloured regional ballot in 2026!
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No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot next year.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
January 21, 2026 at 10:25 AM
No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot next year.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change with fairness at its heart.
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning updated ⚠️
Rain across parts of northern Scotland
Wednesday 1800 - Friday 23:59
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Rain across parts of northern Scotland
Wednesday 1800 - Friday 23:59
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
⚠️ Yellow weather warning updated ⚠️
Rain across parts of northern Scotland
Wednesday 1800 - Friday 23:59
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Rain across parts of northern Scotland
Wednesday 1800 - Friday 23:59
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen by 5,360.
From more help on business rates to a real skills agenda, only the Scottish Liberal Democrats are offering a realistic plan for delivering a high-skilled, high-wage economy.
From more help on business rates to a real skills agenda, only the Scottish Liberal Democrats are offering a realistic plan for delivering a high-skilled, high-wage economy.
January 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen by 5,360.
From more help on business rates to a real skills agenda, only the Scottish Liberal Democrats are offering a realistic plan for delivering a high-skilled, high-wage economy.
From more help on business rates to a real skills agenda, only the Scottish Liberal Democrats are offering a realistic plan for delivering a high-skilled, high-wage economy.
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There is a genuine appetite for challenge to our current governments – but one based on ideas rather than incessant internal drama.
Many former Conservative voters will be looking at this latest eruption and see it as the last straw.
Other, more moderate parties are available.
Many former Conservative voters will be looking at this latest eruption and see it as the last straw.
Other, more moderate parties are available.
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
There is a genuine appetite for challenge to our current governments – but one based on ideas rather than incessant internal drama.
Many former Conservative voters will be looking at this latest eruption and see it as the last straw.
Other, more moderate parties are available.
Many former Conservative voters will be looking at this latest eruption and see it as the last straw.
Other, more moderate parties are available.
⚠️Weather Warning ⚠️
The ground is already saturated from last week’s snow melt which will mean that the impacts are likely to be higher in Angus and Aberdeenshire.
So please take care if you’re out and about, check local updates and look out for neighbours, especially in vulnerable areas.
The ground is already saturated from last week’s snow melt which will mean that the impacts are likely to be higher in Angus and Aberdeenshire.
So please take care if you’re out and about, check local updates and look out for neighbours, especially in vulnerable areas.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Rain across parts of Scotland
Wednesday 1200 – Friday 1200
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
⚠️Weather Warning ⚠️
The ground is already saturated from last week’s snow melt which will mean that the impacts are likely to be higher in Angus and Aberdeenshire.
So please take care if you’re out and about, check local updates and look out for neighbours, especially in vulnerable areas.
The ground is already saturated from last week’s snow melt which will mean that the impacts are likely to be higher in Angus and Aberdeenshire.
So please take care if you’re out and about, check local updates and look out for neighbours, especially in vulnerable areas.
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Trump's tariff threat to the UK and NATO allies marks a dangerous departure as he pursues the illegal annexation of Greenland. He hasn't attacked a NATO ally militarily - yet - but he has done economically. The UK must stand with our allies and face down his bullying tactics.
January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Trump's tariff threat to the UK and NATO allies marks a dangerous departure as he pursues the illegal annexation of Greenland. He hasn't attacked a NATO ally militarily - yet - but he has done economically. The UK must stand with our allies and face down his bullying tactics.
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Today I’ve written to Reform UK’s new Scotland branch manager with a couple of pretty straight forward questions.
Perhaps Lord Offord can answer in writing that which he was unable to do in an interview.
And whilst he’s at it, apologise to ITVs Peter Smith!
Perhaps Lord Offord can answer in writing that which he was unable to do in an interview.
And whilst he’s at it, apologise to ITVs Peter Smith!
January 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Today I’ve written to Reform UK’s new Scotland branch manager with a couple of pretty straight forward questions.
Perhaps Lord Offord can answer in writing that which he was unable to do in an interview.
And whilst he’s at it, apologise to ITVs Peter Smith!
Perhaps Lord Offord can answer in writing that which he was unable to do in an interview.
And whilst he’s at it, apologise to ITVs Peter Smith!
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It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.