10 Most Recent Stories From Scottish Liberal Democrats

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Brown reveals police assault figures

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

Mcarthur: Governemnt must explain about Hunterston

Commenting as the Scottish Government set out their plans to reduce carbon emissions,Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur said that Carbon Capture and storage offers a great opportunity for Scotland but the Government must explain its approach to coal-fired power station at Hunterston

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

Brown: Never any justification for domestic abuse

Robert Brown MSP says there is never any excuse for domestic abuse as Strathclyde police made 2000 arrests during a two-month crackdown on domestic violence

Smith: Raising attainment must be motivation for change

Commenting on Conservative calls for 'radical change' in Scotland's education system, Education spokesperson Margaret Smith said Scotland's future is not worth change for change's sake.

Fri 5th Mar 2010:

A fairer society for all

Scottish Liberal Democrats called for greater emphasis on a fairer society for all, at the party conference on Friday.

Lib Dems launch green energy commission report

Liberal Democrats have called for greater emphasis to be placed on energy generation being localised as they debated their blueprint for Scotland’s energy future at the party conference in Perth today.

Lib Dems set out commitment to fair start for every child

Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for the introduction of a pupil premium to provide more money for Scottish schools as they debate their education policy at the party conference on Friday.

O'Donnell welcomes investment in Big Lottery Fund

Hugh O'Donnell welcomes the investment of £50 Million given by the Big Lottery Fund

Thu 4th Mar 2010:

Four steps to a fairer Britain

Fairer taxes that put money back in your pocket You will pay no tax on the first £10,000 you earn – cutting most tax bills by £700. A fair chance for every child Recruit more teachers and provide more one to one tuition to help struggling pupils. A fair future: create jobs by making Britain greener Invest in public transport, a programme of home insulation and new social housing. A fair deal for you from the politicians Make politicians accountable and give you the right to sack corrupt MPs. People across Britain who are fed up with Labour are now turning to the Liberal Democrats for real change. In many parts of Scotland, the Liberal Democrats are the only alternative to Labour for the Westminster elections. In these areas the Conservatives and the SNP are in a poor third or even fourth place and cannot win. Only the Liberal Democrats can deliver real change. Our top priorities include protecting vital NHS frontline services, putting more police on patrol, restoring the pensions earnings link and delivering fair pay for the armed forces. The Liberal Democrats are the only party with a plan to balance the country’s books after the recession. The days of uncosted political wish lists are now over – even if other parties haven’t realised it yet! Nick Clegg MP It’s time for real change and honesty in politics again. Liberal Democrat UK Leader Nick Clegg said, “We can make these pledges because we are the only party that has identified real savings to pay for them. “With Labour, SNP and the Conservatives all you get is promises they rarely keep. Our plans for fairer taxes, more jobs and for better schools will get Britain moving again.” Change that works for you

Boost to Scottish dairy farmers welcomed by Lyon

"This is good news for Scotland's dairy farmers who have not had a lot to cheer about recently."

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