Scottish Liberal Democrats News

Job of work to do to continue devolution successes - Scott

Andrew Reeves — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:53:00 +0100

Commenting on the tenth anniversary of devolution in Scotland, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Tavish Scott MSP said: “It’s wonderful to see so many children celebrating their birthdays with the Parliament.

Government must maintain and improve East Coast main line - Campbell

Andrew Reeves — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:45:53 +0100

Commenting on the news that the Government is to take the East Coast rail service, run by National Express, into public ownership, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell said: “The issue in not who runs East Coast main line services but the quality of that service and its reliability.

Scott: Labour leaving shipyard workers high and dry

Adam Lang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:33:50 +0100

“Labour must immediately end the uncertainty surrounding the future of naval shipyards on the Clyde. They can not leave hard working men and woman high and dry without knowing their future."

Powers for a purpose needed to secure economic recovery - Scott

Adam Lang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:31:11 +0100

"The Scottish Parliament must be able to use its powers for a purpose, bringing the new jobs and investment that Scotland needs. Securing additional responsibilities for the Parliament will help us to do that. Only then will we be able to fulfil our responsibility to the Scottish people and counter this recession.”

Lloyds workers facing death by a thousand cuts - Scott

Adam Lang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:29:32 +0100

“It is very disappointing that yet more jobs are to go as a result of Labour’s banking shambles. This latest announcement of job losses must feel like death by a thousand cuts for Lloyds workers."

Ministers must do more to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol - Brown

Adam Lang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:27:48 +0100

“Ministers must do more to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol abuse if we are to prevent people from becoming part of a culture where drinking themselves stupid at weekends is acceptable."

Moore Concerned Over Defence Cut Plans

Andrew Reeves — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:36:00 +0100

Borders MP Michael Moore has expressed his concern over news that the Royal Scottish Regiment is amongst those likely to lose out in the latest round of cuts in UK defence spending.

Trident report is a wake up call for the nation - Liberal Democrats

Andrew Reeves — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:48:00 +0100

Commenting on today’s IPPR report, which calls for the Government to review its decision to renew the Trident nuclear deterrent, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary, Nick Harvey said: “This report is a wake-up call for the nation.

Workforce let down by delays to carriers - Rennie

Andrew Reeves — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:02:00 +0100

Commenting on reports from BBC Correspondent Robert Peston that the aircraft carriers have run overbudget already, Rosyth MP Willie Rennie said: 'This contract has been a shambles from the start.

Repossession is a ticking time bomb - Cable

Andrew Reeves — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:45:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable today led a Westminster Hall debate on repossessions.

Campbell calls for an urgent full-scale defence review

Andrew Reeves — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:40:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat MP Sir Menzies Campbell intervened during the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons today about “Britain’s Future” to call for a full-scale defence review.

Council's decision over use of CCTV in school protest 'A breach of civil liberties' - Lib Dems

Andrew Reeves — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:37:00 +0100

Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson and MSP for Glasgow Robert Brown has attacked Glasgow City Council's decision to use CCTV cameras to target school protesters occupying Wyndford Primary School in Maryhill.

Government closing its eyes and hoping deficit sorts itself out - Cable

Andrew Reeves — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:03:00 +0100

Vince Cable comments on the OECD report calling for the Government to be ‘more explicit’ about the spending cuts and tax rises needed to address the UK’s soaring deficit.

Purvis Salutes Armed Forces Day

Andrew Reeves — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Jeremy Purvis, Liberal Democrat MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale, has paid tribute to the men and woman who serve in Britain’s armed forces at the end of a week celebrating the role they play in preserving a free and safe society.

Boost cattle and sheep numbers to deliver on food strategy - McArthur

Andrew Reeves — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:58:00 +0100

Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Government's National Food and Drink Policy, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, said: "The SNP Government's fanfare over the publication of this strategy doesn't hide the fact that it is long overdue and lacking in detail.