151 News Stories From October 2009

Sat 31st Oct 2009:

Lib Dems overwelmingly reject Salmond's referendum bill

Lib Dems overwhelmingly reject Salmond's referendum bill

Mike Crockart selected to fight Edinburgh West seat

Fri 30th Oct 2009:

Lyon congratulates Mike Crockart on his selection to fight Edinburgh West

Scott demands statement on sex offenders

Hume calls for common sense debate on ‘disproportionate’ fire safety regulations

Jo Swinson calls for global abolition of Death Penalty

Thu 29th Oct 2009:

First Minister ignores EC warnings on alcohol pricing

US case for Lockerbie extradition unclear

Improving social mobility is vital to tackling deprivation

Tories cannot have it both ways

McArthur demands formal statement on Beauly-Denny power line

Focus on changing attitudes towards drink to cut domestic violence

Liberal Democrats committed to giving every child the best possible start in life - Baxendale

High speed rail will be good for economy and environment

Health service must monitor front line workers' uptake of flu vaccine

McArthur questions Government about latest threat to fishing industry

First Minister forced to explain double standards on Royal Mail

Number of children in need of intervention highly disturbing

Lib Dems expose farce over SNP/Tory quango

Rennie seeks assurances on TA following government u-turn

Moore Welcomes Duns Primary School Funding Bid

Lyon: Non-EU states must meet EID standards to protect sheep industry

Lyon: Non-EU states must meet EID standards to protect sheep industry

Wed 28th Oct 2009:

Scott joins Lib Dem candidate in Glasgow North East

North East MP Welcomes U-Turn on TA Training cuts

Clean bill of health for island ferry services welcome – Reid

Carmichael urges Charity Minister to intervene in ongoing Lloyds dispute

Lyon: EU should tackle light touch regulation of supermarkets in food chain

Lyon: EU should tackle light touch regulation of supermarkets in food chain

Carmichael tells Murphy to ‘bring it on’ on TV debates

Time for SNP to deliver on Western Isles ferry promises - Lyon

Time for SNP to deliver on Western Isles ferry promises - Lyon

Tue 27th Oct 2009:

Crime survey highlights need to focus on root causes of knife crime and drink culture

Steadily rising number of abortions most worrying in deprived areas

Action on deprivation needed to tackle crime rates - Baxendale

Mon 26th Oct 2009:

Standard Life takeover a risk to competition and Scottish financial services – Carmichael

Scott calls on Murphy to intervene in Rangers funding row

McArthur urges Ministers to act on energy report

Swinney less credible in the Highlands

East Dunbartonshire Council must do better on recycling

MP Secures Meeting with Ministers on Future of East Coast Main Line

Scott welcomes renewal of investigation into Lockerbie bombing case

Bruce presses case for climate change cash for poorest

Jo Swinson welcomes small victory for YouTube campaign

Opposition to 10:10 Campaign Nearsighted

Highland MPs urge Government to address gaping hole in energy policy

Fri 23rd Oct 2009:

Jo Swinson MP launches 2009 Christmas card competition

Lyon to help put final nail in coffin of minimum alcohol pricing

Lyon to help put final nail in coffin of minimum alcohol pricing

Minimum pricing will do nothing to tackle problem drinking by women

Carmichael – ‘Government continues to let down local Equitable Life policy holders’

Ministers invited to end delay and confusion on announcing tenders for the Borders Railway

Government fails to back words with action on climate change

Tackling alcohol-related harm could be sidetracked by needless legal wrangling – Lib Dems

Thu 22nd Oct 2009:

Lyon welcomes £3 million boost for Scottish dairy farmers

Lyon welcomes £3million boost for Scottish dairy farmers

Moore Disappointed at Equitable Life Defeat

Carmichael raises future of Scottish charities in House of Commons

Swinson condemns postal strikes

Highland MPs highlight energy advice service

Borders MP Demands Support from Ministers for Borders Textiles

Wed 21st Oct 2009:

Carmichael slams Government response to pay rises for Maritime and Coastguard Agency management

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland

Scotland's economy is still feeling Labour's recession

Tue 20th Oct 2009:

Further disarray for Royal Mail as workers receive overtime payments late

Lyon to fight Scotland's corner at Copenhagen climate summit

Lyon to fight Scotland's corner at Copenhagen summit

Students could face £7,000 tuition fees

Moore and Purvis: Lochcarron Decision Highlights Need for Government Action

Government response to Dunfermline Building Society inquiry branded pathetic by local MP

McArthur raises concern about possible discrimination against Orcadians who don't speak Gaelic

Carmichael – “Government plans for unemployment not working”

Moore Secures Debate on Borders Textiles

End postcode lottery for educational attainment - LIb Dems

McArthur condemns SNP's politics of grudge and grievance

Energy saving week should be a wake up call to leisurely SNP progress

House of Commons misled on carrier delay

Mon 19th Oct 2009:

Carmichael seeks urgent meeting with Treasury over Crown Estate delay on seabed leases

Kingdom youth deserve better - Rennie

McArthur welcomes Westray victory in energy awards

Glasgow North East needs a fresh start not the same old Labour party - Baxendale

Fri 16th Oct 2009:

Fisheries Minister must up his game to prevent further quota cuts

Official date for by-election long overdue - Baxendale

Thu 15th Oct 2009:

Purvis offers condolences to family of latest swine flu victim

Scottish Government must match funding for EID scheme - Lyon

Wed 14th Oct 2009:

Carmichael urges Prime Minister to reconsider TA cuts

Lib Dems launch Glasgow North East by-election campaign

Kennedy demands full consultation over Rona Ranges' future

Tue 13th Oct 2009:

McArthur welcomes EMEC test sites

Huge disappointment at Lloyds foundation funding announcement

Bruce calls for sustained oil and gas safety culture and investment

Winter death figures show SNP attitude to fuel poverty is complacent and misguided

Moore and Purvis Demand Support for Borders Textiles

McArthur concedes six but triumphs in the show racism the red card challenge match

Bruce quizzes Foreign Secretary on Al-Megrahi release implications

Carmichael pledges his support to Royal British Legion manifesto

Finnie welcomes Dong withdrawl from Hunterston project

Mon 12th Oct 2009:

Carmichael reiterates call for Commons inquiry into Al-Megrahi release

More bluster from First Minister - Rumbles

Vote Tory, get SNP quangos - Scott

Cabinet Secretary must prove CCTV plans are a price worth paying for Scotland's fleet - McArthur

Energy Efficiency Action Plan kicked into the long grass

Sat 10th Oct 2009:

Lib Dems join Procession for a Gude Cause

Thu 8th Oct 2009:

Lyon welcomes Lib Dem consultation on independence referendum

Brown raises concerns over lack of choice in civil legal aid services

High hedge campaign has my full support - Tolson

Lib Dems pledge to secure better deal for Scotland's students

Fury as textile export figures make for grim reading - Purvis

Lib Dems welcome date for Glasgow North East by-election

Wed 7th Oct 2009:

Government threw away rail link very lightly - McInnes

Common sense approach needed for magazine displays - Lib Dems

Child protection unit a good start but Government must address root causes of child abuse

Twin track approach needed to reduce 'staggering' cost of Scotland's drug shame - Brown

Need to nurture native tongue recognised by EU - Lyon

Lyon meets with French Agriculture Minister to discuss dairy plans

Tue 6th Oct 2009:

EU renewable energy funding a timely boost for Scotland - Lyon

EU renewable energy funding a timely boost for Scotland - Lyon

Mon 5th Oct 2009:

Lib Dems call for more responsible alcohol marketing campaigns

Purvis Set to Participate in ‘Make a Difference Day’ Event

Lib Dems call for more responsible advertising to mark alcohol awareness week

Purvis welcomes free map scheme

Lib Dems reveal shocking energy efficiency figures

Lib Dems appalled at rate of domestic abuse

Debtor Protection Bill better late than never

Financial education vital to our children's future

Tories don't represent fresh start Scotland needs

Erosion of British Forces Post Office will be bad for morale warns Nick Harvey MP

Lib Dems “appalled” at Fallago Rig wind farm delay

Moore Expresses Concern Over Duns Water Leak

Councils should decide on school meals provision - Finnie

Irish yes vote will have major impact on Scottish farming - Lyon

MP Presses Case for Hawick Test Centre

Irish 'yes' vote will have major impact on Scottish farming - Lyon

Sun 4th Oct 2009:

Broadcasters must stand up to SNP bullying - Lib Dems

Longannet still has role to play in CCS development - Lyon

Fri 2nd Oct 2009:

'Sort out station access' says Iain Smith

Johnston printing decision will be devastating for Lothian workers - Purvis

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde undermining West of Scotland's CMU’s - Finnie

Plans to recall corrupt MPs welcome but voters must have final say

Thu 1st Oct 2009:

New Regiment “Yet another illustration of RAF Leuchars importance” - Campbell

Jim Hume MSP calls for end to sheep carcass splitting

Schools consultation must be extended

Moore Blasts Minister on Borders Freeview Failures

Lib Dems call for safety improvements at rail crossings

Finnie- Appalled by Ministers response on Hunterston

MEPs to put EU Commissioner on spot over Brazilian beef imports

MEPs to put EU Commissioner on spot over Brazilian beef imports

Lib Dems condemn quango pay decision

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