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Lib Dems call for full day of debate on alcohol

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:22 -0800

The Liberal Democrats are calling for a full day of debate about changing Scotland’s relationship with alcohol on the week that the Scottish Government publishes its Alcohol Bill.

Baxendale campaigns with Kennedy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:21:55 -0800

The Right Honourable Charles Kennedy MP joined Liberal Democrat candidate in the Glasgow North East by-election Eileen Baxendale to campaign in the constituency today.

Nick Clegg’s response to Gordon Brown on Afghanistan

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:00 -0800

"Gordon Brown has failed to explain to the British people why we are in Afghanistan, and how we are going to succeed," said the Liberal Democrat Leader.

QE decision shows Bank thinks economy far from recovery says Cable

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

“The Bank of England clearly thinks that the economy is still a long way from recovery," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.

Lib Dems issue challenge to labour on minimum pricing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:20:55 -0800

Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown MSP has called on the Labour party to make up their minds about minimum pricing.

Rumbles sceptical about SNP’s St Andrew’s day plans

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:19:01 -0800

Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Mike Rumbles has commented on the SNP Government’s plans to celebrate St Andrew’s Day.

Homeowners must get the protection they deserve

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:13:37 -0800

Commenting on a report from Shelter Scotland showing an increasing number of children involved in eviction cases, Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie said that homeowners, particularly those with children, must get the protection they deserve.

Ministers’ focus must be on December talks, not CFP reform

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:47 -0800

Speaking after a Scottish Parliament debate on Autumn Fisheries Negotiations, Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman Liam McArthur MSP said that Ministers’ focus must on the December talks and not on CFP reform.

Asylum system lacks humanity and efficiency

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:42:00 -0800

Commenting after visiting two asylum projects in Glasgow North East, Liberal Democrat Shadow Scotland Secretary Alistair Carmichael MP said: "The asylum system lacks humanity and is woefully inefficient.

Jo Swinson joins debate on ‘Prosperity Without Growth’

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:38:00 -0800

Jo Swinson MP joined a panel of eminent speakers in a debate held by the Sustainable Development Commission in Westminster this week.

NHS services for dying falling below standard says Lamb

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:00 -0800

“This is a shocking indictment of NHS services for those who are dying," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary.

Carmichael - Jobcentre plus failing over 50's

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0800

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has today highlighted the failure of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) after figures obtained from a recent parliamentary answer revealed those aged over 50 finding work through Jobcentre plus across the highlands, islands, clyde coast and grampian has fallen by 46% over the last five years.

Hume - Ministers must support Borders farmers hit by tagging costs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:58:00 -0800

Jim Hume MSP, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland has today commented on the NFUS statement that the group would be focusing on helping farmers cope with the burden on compulsory electronic sheep tagging.

All women deserve to live their lives without fear of violence says Huhne

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:33:00 -0800

“It is inhumane that provisions to stop violence against women should be dependent on immigration status," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary.