Lewis Younie Liberal Democrats
Regional list candidate · Edinburgh and Lothians East region · list position 4
Liberal Democrat regional list candidate (4th place) for Edinburgh and Lothians East. Lewis Younie works as a constituency caseworker assisting people with NHS delays, housing repairs and Social Security Scotland issues. He previously stood for the party in Airdrie and Shotts at the 2024 UK general election.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Oppose independence. Back a written constitution for a federal United Kingdom and a new bespoke UK-EU customs union.
NHS & Health
A 10-year NHS and care workforce plan, new neighbourhood health teams giving every GP practice the equivalent of an extra clinical staff member, walk-in mental health services and a Fair Deal for Rural Healthcare.
Housing
Return housebuilding to 25,000 new homes annually, create key worker housing, and replace the SNP's housing strategy with a new holistic data-driven approach.
Climate & Transport
Support net zero by 2045 with a programme for net zero new towns featuring rail links, district heating and 20-minute neighbourhoods.
Tax & Public Spending
Where funds allow, lift tax thresholds in line with inflation and begin to close the tax differential with England in a balanced way that protects public services.
Economy & Jobs
Reform business rates to stop sudden tax hikes on successful employers and help people upskill through new Job Transition Loans worth up to £5,000.
Education & Childcare
Hire 2,000 more pupil support assistants, roll out speech and language therapy and make every school a smartphone-free environment.
Social Issues
Strong defence of LGBT+ and trans rights. Ban all forms of conversion therapies and practices, working in partnership with the UK Government.
Track Record
› Caseworker helping constituents with NHS, housing and Social Security Scotland issues
› Stood for the Liberal Democrats in Airdrie and Shotts at the 2024 UK general election
› Previously contested Edinburgh's Almond ward at the 2022 council elections