Scottish Lib Dems manifesto vows to put recovery first Top Story April 17, 2021 EDINBURGH: The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their election manifesto with a promise to “put recovery first, not independence”. Leader Willie Rennie argued that in the wake of coronavirus, “we must bring the country together to recover from this dreadful pandemic”. He insisted: “This is not the moment to go back to the divisions of the past with another independence referendum that will divide because the recovery will require the skills and talents of everyone. “Just imagine what we can do. This manifesto is packed with over 50 top line commitments. To cut mental health waits. Faster treatment in the NHS. Giving pupils the education they deserve to achieve their best. Creating well paid jobs with a skilled workforce. Taking bold action to tackle climate change.