102 News Stories From December 2009

Wed 30th Dec 2009:

Lib Dems reveal worrying extent of sleeping disorders in Scotland.

Lyon calls for Shetland to be made exception to EID rule.

Tue 29th Dec 2009:

SNP plans threaten thousands of MOD civilian jobs - Carmichael.

5 times more complaints on Scottish forces accommodation than housing associations - Alexander.

Domestic abuse is a crime - Brown.

Mon 28th Dec 2009:

255 generals and brigadiers in Army - Rennie.

8 Government departments use Royal Mail competitors - Carmichael.

MOD rental costs up 55% - Rennie.

Stone calls for caution on festive drinking.

Thu 24th Dec 2009:

Scottish pensioners getting raw deal on winter fuel payments - Alexander.

All parties must back campaign to end dual mandates.

Wed 23rd Dec 2009:

Carmichael criticises governments ‘shameful record on child poverty’.

Delays in SRDP funding announcement causing real problems.

Lib Dem Christmas message.

Lib Dems question SNP commitment to emissions targets.

Lib Dems consider legal action to secure leaders' TV debates.

234,000 repairs a year needed to forces’ homes – Rennie.

Brown should face Iraq inquiry music – Edward Davey MP.

Bruce urges First to reconsider withdrawal of No.5 bus service.

Bruce comments on OFT decision to drop bank charges case.

Deafening silence from Scottish Government over EID- Lyon.

Tue 22nd Dec 2009:

Time to wrap up excess packaging for good.

Ministers running out of time on EID intentions.

Government must respond to parole board report.

Mon 21st Dec 2009:

Salmond’s grandstanding on leaders’ debates has backfired on the SNP- Carmichael.

Finnie calls for sports summit.

Time to kick the habit on excess packaging - Pringle.

SNP must explain how EU funds will be used to help Scotland's dairy farmers - McArthur.

Lib Dems reveal £1.2 million PR and consultant bill for 2014 games.

Lib Dems reveal SNP's fantasy economics.

Sat 19th Dec 2009:

Tax bills for thousands of Fife families slashed in half under plans put forward by Lib Dems.

Fri 18th Dec 2009:

COP15 turns into cop out by world leaders - Lyon.

Rumbles welcomes accolade for Aberdeenshire.

Finnie: Inactive Scots are cause for concern.

East Dunbartonshire residents ‘among the most empowered’.

Carmichael highlights MCA pay during Christmas speech to House of Commons.

Fife school boy has picture chosen for healthy eating calendar.

George Lyon in Copenhagen: Obama's speech not enough.

Obama's speech 'Not enough' - Lyon.

Steep housing cuts are a disaster for Highland families - Lib Dems.

MoD “penny pinching” threatens future of army cadet programme warns Rennie.

Scott challenges Salmond to take action on consultant bonuses.

Urgent action needed to support whitefish fleet - McArthur.

Government must help FlyGlobespan staff - Scott.

Lib Dems challenge Cameron to put his money where his mouth is.

Smith: SNP's commitment to local newspapers is dead in the water.

SNP in devastating blow to Scottish housing.

Swinney must look again at GARL decision - Brown.

Finnie: Annual report shows need for more P.E for children.

Single Scottish police force a thoroughly bad idea - Brown.

Budget must respond to real prospect of lost generation of young people.

Thu 17th Dec 2009:

Protect airline customers, Bruce tells Mandelson.

Wed 16th Dec 2009:

Fisheries deal is the usual Curate's Egg - McArthur.

Poor lifestyle choices holding Scotland back in fight against cancer - Finnie.

Clear need for review of sex offenders register - Scott.

Fri 11th Dec 2009:

Scott launches "Fighting for Fivers" campaign.

Rail fare rises to hit pensioners.

Lyon congratulates Ashay Ghai on by-election victory in Bearsden South.

Lib Dems win Bearsden South by-election.

A happy Christmas need not break the bank.

Wed 9th Dec 2009:

Tories and Labour trying to kick Calman into the long grass - Brown.

People of Glasgow let down by Laour and SNP - Brown.

Tue 8th Dec 2009:

Government must not be caught napping on chances for graduates.

Government must do more for disadvantaged tenants.

Bruce challenges Government on pensioner poverty disgrace.

Outcome of Fisheries Council now more difficult to predict.

Bruce: Copenhagen Conference Must Deliver Comprehensive Climate Change Deal.

Lib Dems call for twin track approach in tackling Scotland's drug shame.

Smith demands statement from First Minister on class sizes.

New Commissioner must commit to early visit to Scotland: Lyon.

Mon 7th Dec 2009:

Moore secures further concessions on Hawick driving test centre.

Lyon congratulates Newfield Primary School on Christmas card competition win.

Reid - Fight for Inland Waterways safety not over.

Scott demands First Minister's statement on class size controversy.

Sat 5th Dec 2009:

Lyon joins thousands on Wave march in Glasgow.

Fri 4th Dec 2009:

Tories slam the door shut on GARL.

There must be no sting in the tail for west coast fishermen.

Interest rate cut may not be enough to salvage crofting bill.

Businesses need action not blue sky thinking.

Flashmob Against Student Loans Company Incompetence.

‘Clarification needed on EID after MEP comments’ – Lib Dems.

Clarification needed on EID after MEP comments - Lib Dems.

Thu 3rd Dec 2009:

Jo Swinson: WRVS shop must not close.

Ministers Cannot Blame Child Poverty Failings on Recession.

Bruce marks international disability day in Parliament.

Wed 2nd Dec 2009:

Lib Dems reveal alarming new statistics on repeat alcohol admissions to hospitals.

Lloyds and Labour were wrong about HBOS.

Call for clarification on double jeopardy welcome.

Scott demands a fresh start for education.

Government must take children in care report seriously.

Malcolm Bruce MP - post office banking plans are too little too late for many rural communities.

Bruce calls on PM to tackle UK flooding crisis.

Moore Presses Minister on Future of Borders Fishing Communities.

Tue 1st Dec 2009:

Have your say on Glasgow Airport noise.

Lyon accuses EU Commission of double standards over EID.

MacAskill reveals flawed logic behind controversial Megrahi visit.

Scottish Funding Council needs to help more students get college places.

Moore Congratulates Staff and Pupils at New Lauder Primary.

Latest figures show that SNP jumped the gun on police numbers.

Time for a fresh start in education.

“Government complacency on Scotland’s economy as depressing as it is predictable says Rennie.

Scottish Ministers must be vigilant and engaged in key fish talks.

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