2026 Scottish Election - Party Responses

CILIP Scotland wrote to all main political parties in Scotland standing in the the 2026 Scottish Election on the 7th of May. On behalf of our members, we posed the same five questions about how they would support libraries and the professionals who run these vital services.

We will publish any responses received in the boxes below.

The Scottish Green Party did not respond to our questions however they have separately pledged to ensure library access for every community. Click here to read the full pledge and what they have shared about Libraries.