162 News Stories From December 2008

Wed 31st Dec 2008:

Lib Dems now on war footing – Scott

Lib Dems now on war footing - Scott

Mon 29th Dec 2008:

Congratulations to the City of Edinburgh Council on Excellent Environmental Performance

Thu 25th Dec 2008:

Merry Christmas from Ochil Lib Dems

Wed 24th Dec 2008:

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Tue 23rd Dec 2008:

McArthur welcomes skull splitter decision

McArthur calls for MMO funding for net trials

Scandal of spiralling Westminster printing bill

Give safer roads green light

Mon 22nd Dec 2008:

Carmichael welcomes common sense decision of Skullsplitter to be saved

Spending more isn’t the secret to a Happy Christmas – Swinson

Town united against ‘HM Prison Bishopbriggs’ – Swinson

SNP not up to challenge on teacher numbers - Smith

Clear information key to helping people with fuel bills

Finnie: Cost of carelessness too high

McInnes demands SNP keep transport promises

Crack down on knife carriers this New Year – Brown

Scott slams Ministers for above inflation ferry fares increases

New Year’s resolution - improve children’s health

Waste less, recycle more this Christmas – Pringle

Lib Dems campaign to crackdown on alcohol fuelled domestic abuse

Don’t let the Grinch steal your Christmas tree – Hume

Support local producers over Christmas - Hume

Sun 21st Dec 2008:

Reid calls for compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

Fri 19th Dec 2008:

Mcarthur welcomes reprieve for west coast fisheries

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders

Lower the drink drive limit - Finnie

New Year’s resolution needed from Council – Swinson

Liberal Democrat MPs to work with local businesses over Christmas

New ferry link to continent welcomed

Jo Swinson MP highlights Flexible Ducting at Westminster

Kennedy highlights uncounted civilian dead of Iraq

Thu 18th Dec 2008:

Government and Tories must apologise for Iraq - Clegg

Jo Swinson welcomes fuel poverty helpline

Stone calls for support forvulnerable over festive period

Safety first when it comes to toys

New credit transfer system good news for Scotland

Wed 17th Dec 2008:

Unemployment in the Kingdom up by 39% in 12 months

Latest figures reveal massive 62% increase in unemployment

Think again on airport sale - John Barrett MP

Alan Reid MP questions Government Minister on Royal Mail

SNP budget must respond to economic crisis - Purvis

Fishing shutdown implications go beyond geographical limits - McArthur

Purvis condemns hypocrisy of Tory quango attack

Full control over future elections needed - Rumbles

New Edinburgh airport owner must support Scottish air network – Smith

Scottish students to get just reward for exam results

Community sentences must be immediately available - Brown

Tue 16th Dec 2008:

Is this fair?

"Cat is out of the bag on SNP road plans" - McInnes

Scott demands protection for Scottish football team

Dramatic fall in number of new business start-ups in the Borders shows more government action needed

Borders MP calls for immediate action to restore link between pensions and earnings

McArthur slams Ministers for blocking small farmers' access to grants

Scots MEP supports EU action on Alzheimer's

Mon 15th Dec 2008:

Don't rush into direct elections to health boards - Finnie

Lib Dems question SNPs commitment to students

Community transport is natural progression of free bus scheme - McInnes

Message is simple over festive drinking - Finnie

Alistair Carmichael secures OFT meeting to discuss Northern Isle fuel prices

Tavish Scott seeks urgent Shetland ambulance meeting

UK Government must heed Borders poverty report - Michale Moore

Alan MacRae chosen to campaign for Ross, Skye & Inverness West

Alan Reid MP condemns SNP's neglect of Argyll & Bute transport infrastructure

Scott congratulates Chris Hoy - BBC Sports personality of the year

FIFA Guarantee is the issue - Finnie

Brown must apologise to Equitable Life policyholders - Cable

Fri 12th Dec 2008:

HMP Bishopbriggs: no change from Prison Service – Jo Swinson MP

Tavish Scott: HBOS vote is bad news for Scotland

Planning framework makes case for clarity on transport projects

Future scotrail funding decision must be transparent - Alison McInnes

Liberal Democrats call for full review of prison rules

Ministers must boost public confidence in Scottish pork – Liam McArthur

Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott issues challenge to Lloyds TSB board

SNP settlement slashes capital budgets - Jeremy Purvis MSP

MPs tasked with reforming Westminster makeup

MEP calls for action on inhumane horse transportation

Jim Hume urges united front against SNP forestry sell-off plans

Jim Hume and George Lyon urge united front against SNP forestry sell-off plans

Get ready for 2009 Euro elections

Airlines must conform to EU price rules

Thu 11th Dec 2008:

Greener driving will save Fifers cash says Willie Rennie MP

SNP 'reckless' on new Forth Bridge - Rennie

Carmichael calls for Commons debate on Lerwick HMRC closure

Aircraft carrier announcement is bad news for Fife dockyards

All licence payers must benefit from digital switch - Smith

McArthur welcomes cod quota increase

Festive policing should not be exception to the rule - Brown

Purvis blasts SNP / Tory pact to protect Government Budget

Scots MEP calls for action on inhumane horse transportation

Wed 10th Dec 2008:

Time for Government to “tighten” its commitment to food safety - Rennie

Ministers must do more for Scotland's schoolchildren

Lib Dems oppose lead developer model for housing

Lib Dems attack SNP over forestry plans

Finnie: BMA report backs up Lib Dem community healthcare calls

Government must tackle root causes of crime - Brown

Twin track approach is key to keep drugs strategy on rails - Finnie

Tue 9th Dec 2008:

Scott congratulates new leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats

Rural communities must be supported for village halls to thrive - McArthur

Rural rail links must also benefit from service increase – McInnes

Brown: has SNP taken account of retiring officers in police pledge?

Scott - HBOS takeover bad news for Scotland

Lib Dems back calls for greater emphasis on cycling

Mon 8th Dec 2008:

McInnes calls for key North East transport projects to be included in STPR

Scott demands answers on Merger Action Group letter

Greater accountability needed on climate change targets - Lib Dems

Government must tackle problem of alcohol related crime

Council warning shows SNP response to economic crisis is insufficient – Purvis

SNP must finalise plans for quota management – McArthur

Branding announcement confirmation that jobs will go - Scott

Legislation on forced marriages long overdue - Lib Dems

Early intervention needed to protect children at risk - Smith

McInnes attacks flawed handling of Scotrail franchise

Scott urges legal support for takeover challengers

Smith demands fair deal for licence payers

McInnes calls for quick resolution to Aberdeen bus strike

Lib Dems call for better support for prisoners with mental health problems

Government must support small businesses - purvis

Lib Dems call for clarity on Government's approach to fuel poverty

Health Boards must be prepared for working time directive - Finnie

Finnie pushes for action to support homeowners

Hume leads protests against SNP plan to sell off Scotland’s forests

Fri 5th Dec 2008:

Scott demands answers from Salmond about “affront to democracy”

McArthur hails innovative fishing development

Government must act to prevent exodus of nursing skills

McArthur dismisses ‘winner-takes-all’ Saltire Prize

Exam changes must be supported by education stakeholders

Lib Dems back calls for preventative approach to health care

Lord Steel unveils plaque for Glasgow Prime Minister

Wed 3rd Dec 2008:

Government must do more to improve community policing

Calman must produce blueprint for the future - Scott

Tue 2nd Dec 2008:

Scott welcomes accelerated hearing for Merger Action Group

No quick fix for Scotland's poverty problems - Finnie

Scott attacks SNP spin on marine energy funding

Plans for GP Christmas cover miss the point- Finnie

Brown reveals that existing alcohol laws are ignored

Finnie backs petition for public inquiry into C. Diff

Scott welcomes legal challenge to HBOS takeover

Finnie urges action on care service report

McInnes calls for rail funds to benefit all of Scotland

Mon 1st Dec 2008:

Scott marks St Andrew’s Day

RBS nationalised but HBOS ignored - Scott

Finnie: BMA’s working time directive warning “alarming”

Energy companies must cut bills

SNP should build on Single Farm Payment move – McArthur

Government running scared from tackling real issues

First Minister must change Budget - Scott

Lib Dems welcome marine conservation extension

Lib Dems demand government supports women in science

McInnes criticises SNP approach to rail franchise decision

Lib Dems demand clarification on Scottish Baccalaureate

Questions remain over Disabled Parking Bill

Marine energy must retain competitive edge

Scottish economy needs more than a whinge from the SNP

Children in care must be protected - Lib Dems

SNP ignoring needs of pig farmers

Small print shows labour budget will not turn Scottish economy around

Lib Dems call for zero tolerance on domestic abuse

Ministers must end uncertainty over renewables funding

Finnie exposes true cost of binge drinking to NHS

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