SNP must put Scotland’s interests first

Jenny Crawford — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Culture spokesperson Iain Smith MSP will move an amendment to the Scottish Government’s International Framework debate to ensure that the Scottish Government action and documents promote Scotland and not the narrow nationalist independence agenda.

SNP must address skills needs of life science sector

Jenny Crawford — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Enterprise spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has warned the Scottish Government that failing to address properly the future skills needs of the life science sector would be a “betrayal of one of Scotland’s world class sectors”.

Nicol Stephen tribute to Ray Michie

Jenny Crawford — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Commenting on the sad news that Liberal Democrat peer Ray Michie has passed away, Nicol Stephen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

Lib Dem fury at Transport Minister’s Crossrail comments

Adam Lang — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:03:46 +0100

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has reacted with fury to the Transport Minister’s claim that he hasn’t been asked to support the Aberdeen Crossrail project.

No repeat of NHS Western Isles’ failures – Finnie

Adam Lang — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:58:38 +0100

Commenting on the Scottish Parliament’s Audit Committee report into the management at NHS Western Isles, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie said:

SNP must engage with Ofgem to tackle fuel poverty

Adam Lang — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:51:22 +0100

Liberal Democrat Energy spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has written to the Enterprise Minister insisting that Ministers engage with Ofgem and UK Ministers and take practical steps to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland.

Work to stop minors accessing alcohol - Finnie

Adam Lang — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:47:09 +0100

Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Ross Finnie MSP has called for action to tackle underage drinking. Mr Finnie has urged Ministers to work with retailers and supermarkets to discover why rules preventing shops from selling to minors are being ignored and to stop the discounting of alcohol.

Campbell-Bannerman campaign launched

Adam Lang — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

One hundred years ago this month, Glasgow-born Liberal Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman died.

Political point scoring unacceptable

Adam Lang — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Robert Brown has described Wendy Alexander’s suggestion that Labour might propose a referendum on independence as a “panic response”.

Lib Dems demand more detail about autism funding

Adam Lang — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Schools and Skills spokesperson Hugh O’Donnell MSP has seized on a funding promise from the Public Health Minister for prime-pump funding for autism.

SNP must protect Scottish wildlife – Lib Dems

Adam Lang — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Commenting on the campaign from wildlife conservationists for tougher regulations at sea, prompted by an oil spillage along a stretch of coastline, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Mike Rumbles said:

SNP must find solution to RSAMD funding

Adam Lang — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:57:28 +0100

Commenting on the demonstration at the Scottish Parliament held by students of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama to protest at a funding shortfall, Nicol Stephen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

Lib Dems condemn impact of UK budget on Scotland

Adam Lang — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:49:35 +0100

Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP condemned the impact of the UK Budget on Scotland.

SNP drop manifesto commitment and adopt Lib Dem policy on school closures

Adam Lang — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:42:23 +0100

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s consultation “Safeguarding Rural Schools”, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary Jeremy Purvis MSP said:

Lib Dems demand speedy end to EU ferry inquiry

Adam Lang — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:38:42 +0100

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has called for a speedy resolution to the EU inquiry into the Northlink and Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services.