May 2026 sees Scottish Parliament elections with seats being offered both for constituencies and regional lists. We speak with Calum Paul, Scottish Libertarian Party candidate, Mid Scotland and Fife regional list.
“I don’t feel the other candidates are qualified to make decisions for me, so I stand and vote for myself.”
Can you introduce yourself to our readers, and tell us what made you decide to run?
I’m a local musician and filmmaker from Kirkcaldy Scotland and former Kirkcaldy business owner. I am standing because I don’t feel the other candidates are qualified to make decisions for me, so I stand and vote for myself.
“if the government got less involved in the market and funded fewer meddling quangos then businesses would have the freedom to grow”
You’re the prospective candidate for Mid Scotland and Fife regional list, what are the major concerns in the area?
The main concerns of the area are economical, and I think that if the government got less involved in the market and funded fewer meddling quangos then businesses would have the freedom to grow within the area and fewer high streets like Kirkcaldy would see the loss of well-established brands.
“This organisation can barely fix a pothole yet it’s taking more and more of our money every year”
What do you see as the major issues that if elected you hope to champion?
The issues that concern me are freedom and getting the government out of everyone’s way. Fewer fines, fees and taxes, levies and quangos. Everywhere you look there’s ULEZ charge or a parking fine, or an exorbitant tax to drive on unkempt roads. Enough. This organisation can barely fix a pothole yet it’s taking more and more of our money every year.
How can people find out more or get involved in the campaign?
You can get more involved in the campaign by visiting Home – Official Scottish Libertarian Political Party Website.
Additionally you can follow us on X @ScoLibertarian and read our 2026 Manifesto at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rbi1nzoqkkgkzldjnvoy2/Scottish-Libertarian-Manifesto-2026.pdf?rlkey=kbnw6vcsxm5s3mpgoaykauuqb&e=1&st=z4g96fo8&dl=0.
