118 News Stories From January 2009

Sat 31st Jan 2009:

Lib Dem budget negotiations continue

Education system must help children achieve their full potential - Smith

Fri 30th Jan 2009:

Energy action worth taking - Scott

Thu 29th Jan 2009:

Major proposals put to First Minister

First Minister hypocritical over transport promises - McInnes

Forestry plans met with widespread opposition, drop it now - Hume

Lib Dems welcome quick Budget timetable

Kennedy backs campaign to keep vital opt-out for retained fire-fighters

GDP fall supports Lib Dems' calls for radical budget

Wed 28th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems vote down SNP budget

Shop around before you book flights - Scott

Kennedy launches Bill to deliver clean energy revolution

Government must do more to support school pupils - Lib Dems

Deputy First Minister must explain housing shortfall - Finnie

Still waiting for new economic measures from SNP - Purvis

Training new dentists must be a priority - Lib Dems

Don't ignore Edinburgh and Glasgow's housing needs - Finnie

Lib Dems support calls for public inquiry into C. Diff outbreaks

Money doesn't grow on trees - Hume

Scott condemns Salmond’s ‘bombastic’ comments

Elspeth supports winter warmth message

Mon 26th Jan 2009:

Darling urged to back SFO investigation

Kennedy signs book of commitment to victims of holocaust

Extend zero tolerance of lax handwashing to visitors

O'Donnell condemns BBC Gaza decision

Scott calls for RBS investigation

Sat 24th Jan 2009:

Action needed to tackle root causes of knife crime - Brown

Fri 23rd Jan 2009:

Concerns remain over flood prevention plans - McArthur

Radical action needed to support Scottish manufacturing - Purvis

Lib Dems pile on pressure over Elgin bypass

Carmichael - Local communities must not be put at risk as a result of unintended consequences

Carmichael welcomes progress on FAIs

Scott calls for public sector shareholder pressure on banking bosses

Lochhead lets down Elgin constituents to keep ministerial job

Scott demands answers from Lloyds about job losses

Wed 21st Jan 2009:

Rise in unemployment figures shows need for urgent support for the Fife economy

Ofcom proposals put future of STV in doubt - Lib Dems

Housing assistance must go to those most in need - Finnie

Action needed to improve young peoples' health - Finnie

Lib Dems step up forest campaign

Latest jobless figures reinforce need for specific support for the Borders economy

Scott urges action on new AHS

MP invites local schools to celebrate Big Ben’s 150th birthday

Ofcom's announcement raises the prospect of losing regional news - Moore

Tue 20th Jan 2009:

SNP proposal for Scottish forests will place jobs under threat - Rennie

Borders politicians launch economic recovery plan

Government statement on equitable life is too little too late - Rennie

Effective closure of west coast whitefish fleet must be tackled - McArthur

FWAG backed into cornor by ministers actions - McArthur

RBS crash prompts call for enquiry into future of banking

Government must support those affected by Cambuslang redundancies - Brown

Deatials needed on drug treatment boost - Brown

Government must get banks lending

Mon 19th Jan 2009:

Borders MP Michael Moore calls for a fast-track compensation scheme

Barrett demads answers from banks after second bailout

GPs must drive to deliver quality 24-hour care

Calman can help to fund Forth Crossing - Scott

Lib Dems reveal increase in SNP spin

SNP must not bury bad news

Scott meets ambulance staff and management

Local installers needed to support central heating

Crack down on extreme pornography

Tackle root causes of drug crime

Radical change needed in Budget

So much taxpayers money, so little effect

Fri 16th Jan 2009:

First Minister must call a financial sector jobs taskforce - Purvis

SNP must abandon freeze on affordable housing

Variety of alternatives needed for health board elections - Finnie

Confusion over SRDP funding requests continues - McArthur

Culloden sees new battle over forestry sell off plans

Scotland must not be an afterthought in high speed rail developments - McInnes

Thu 15th Jan 2009:

Scott welcomes 'unprecedented' inquiry into ministerial answers

Alexander concern over SNP's bogus bypass claim

SNP must deliver better value for money

First Minister must set the record straight

Budget fails to support manufacturing

Forestry Summit calls on government to scrap sell off plans

Wed 14th Jan 2009:

SNP Budget an insufficient response to economic storm - Purvis

Moore challenges Government over funding for businesses

Scott calls on Minister to give go-ahead to couchettes on north boats

Government must pressure Israel to reduce the number of checkpoints in the West Bank - Rennie

Scott demands more details about Scottish Inter Faith Council funding

Mike Moore MP reacts to Emtelle announcement

Lib Dems support GetFair poverty campaign

Police interviews highlight need for Public Inquiry at Vale of Leven - Finnie

Action on repossessions long overdue - Finnie

SNP’s Budget “woefully inadequate” - Scott

Action needed to tackle root cause of hate crimes - Lib Dems

Lifting of Russian fish ban good news for Scottish Industry

Tue 13th Jan 2009:

Moore hears common message about banks from local businesses

Defence Minister praises work of Fife Veterans Association

Carmichael – UK Government must commit to investigating Gaza war crimes

Euro campaigner George Lyon and Alan Reid MP on the "Save our Forests" campaign

Say No To Privatising Scotland's Forests

Lib Dems call for support for DHL employees

Government housing distinction petty and silly - Finnie

Fair funding settlement vital for Aberdeen child services

Questions remain unanswered over hospital infections - Finnie

New pesticides laws approved by European Parliament

Mon 12th Jan 2009:

Making communities safer has to be key priority

Lloyds must come clean about job losses

Sat 10th Jan 2009:

SNP Budget "inadequate" response

Fri 9th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems take bypass campaign to the Glens

Thu 8th Jan 2009:

Scott reacts to ISA outbreak

Hume - Is Minister preparing to U-turn on forestry plans?

SNP plans for new prison in turmoil

Wed 7th Jan 2009:

Budget ball in SNP's court - Rumbles

Lib Dems hold budget talks with Scottish Government

Children must be treated as children - Brown

Finnie calls for mobile phones to be allowed in Scottish hospitals

Tue 6th Jan 2009:

Lib Dem leader backs local economy plan

Scott backs campaign against Bishopbriggs prison name

Fuel poverty risks lives during cold snap

Mon 5th Jan 2009:

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love said to me, save our real Christmas trees

Forth Crossing runs risk of being national embarrassment - Purvis

Trainspotters and passengers stopped using counter-terrorism powers

Sun 4th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems call for sports facility audit

Sat 3rd Jan 2009:

No good food should be wasted

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