# Scottish Liberal Democrats Surge, Blocking SNP Majority

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-05-13T08:23:58+00:00
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Scottish Liberal Democrats make significant gains in the Scottish Parliament, securing ten MSPs and blocking SNP majority dreams. Notable victories include flipping Edinburgh Northern and unseating an SNP minister in Caithness. The party is now poised to push for real fixes, focusing on NHS, cost-of-living, education, ferries, and roads. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad15bf8a01aae0c3

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