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Lyon welcomes UK Government calls for new LFA criteria

Thu 11th Mar 2010

George Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, has welcomed a report published by the UK Government on future support for Less Favoured Areas (LFA) that calls for field capacity criteria to be included in the new scheme.

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High Speed Rail's future must include Scotland- Bruce

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Following the UK Government's announcement on a future High Speed Rail line, Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce said:

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High Speed Rail’s future must include Scotland - Bruce

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Following the UK Government’s announcement on a future High Speed Rail line, Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce said: “There is a broad consensus for investing in high speed rail in the UK but as is often the case the devil is in the detail. While High Speed Rail 2 has to start somewhere, we should not be limited in our ambition for a national line running between Southern England and Scotland.

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RET and rises in business rates

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Commenting following todays FMQs local Liberal Democrat PPC Jean Davis said:- "Tavish's point is that everyone should be treated fairly.

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Carmichael joins Westminster Sport Relief charity mile

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael joined more than 30 MPs and Members of the House of Lords to complete a Westminster Mile for Sport Relief on Wednesday 10th March.

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Bruce congratulates Gordon's lottery grant winners

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Local MP Malcolm Bruce has congratulated clubs and organisations in his constituency on the announcement of the latest grants by the Big Lottery Fund under their Awards for All scheme.

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Gray must make clear whether he backs or sacks Anne Moffat

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Responding to the NEC's decision to allow the East Lothian Labour Party to vote on Anne Moffat's future, Stuart Ritchie, Liberal Democrat Candidate for East Lothian has called on the MSP for East Lothian to say whether he will be voting to back or sack Anne Moffat.

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Jo Swinson calls for chemotherapy centre at Stobhill

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Jo Swinson MP has backed calls for chemotherapy services to be provided at the new Stobhill Hospital.

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Mcarthur: Governemnt must explain about Hunterston

Thu 11th Mar 2010

The Scottish government set out their plan today to lead the world in using new technologies to reduce carbon emissions. Commenting Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur said:

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Brown reveals police assault figures

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Robert Brown MSP has revealed that there was a 10% increase in the number of police officers assaulted between 2007/08 and 2008/09 in Scotland.

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SNP MUST NOT DUCK RESPONSIBILITIES ON HIGH SPEED RAIL

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Commenting as the UK Government publishes its high speed rail proposals, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes MSP said:

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Alistair Carmichael MP: Lib Dems Only Progressive Alternative to Labour

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Speaking in Perth at his party’s spring conference last weekend, Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael told delegates that only the Liberal Democrats offer a genuine progressive alternative to Labour in Scotland.

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Malcolm Bruce congratulates Gordon’s lottery grant winners

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce has congratulated clubs and organisations in his constituency on the announcement of the latest grants by the Big Lottery Fund under their Awards for All scheme.

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Local MP challenges minister on Hard-to-treat homes and cold weather payments

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce has called on the government to do more for residents in Aberdeenshire who live in hard-to-treat homes.

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Hawick set to get its own currency

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has commented on the proposal to introduce a local currency for Hawick.

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Key Player on CAP Reform in Inverurie

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Malcolm Bruce MP is inviting the agricultural community to attend a public meeting to discuss the future of CAP with George Lyon MEP. The meeting will be held at 7pm on Friday the 12th March in the Wyness Hall, Inverurie.

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Support crossing plans - Bruce

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Gordon Lib Dem MP Malcolm Bruce has urged support for Aberdeen City Council's plans for a third road crossing of the River Don.

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Lyon welcomes UK Government calls for new LFA criteria

Wed 10th Mar 2010

George Lyon, Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, has welcomed a report published by the UK Government on future support for Less Favoured Areas (LFA) that calls for field capacity criteria to be included in the new scheme .

Read "Lyon welcomes UK Government calls for new LFA criteria" in full.

Brown: Never any justification for domestic abuse

Wed 10th Mar 2010

More than 2,000 people were arrested during a two-month crackdown on domestic violence, Scotland's biggest police force said today. During an eight-week campaign, Strathclyde Police officers attended 3,961 incidents of domestic abuse, though that was a 24% drop in the number of such incidents reported to police in the same two-month period a year ago. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesman Robert Brown said:

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Smith: Raising attainment must be motivation for change

Wed 10th Mar 2010

Commenting on Conservative calls for 'radical change' in Scotland's education system, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Margaret Smith said:

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