192 News Stories From December 2008

Wed 31st Dec 2008:

Lib Dems now on war footing – Scott.

Clegg calls for suspension of Israel/EU agreement.

Tue 30th Dec 2008:

It's time to do things differently.

It's time to do things differently.

Mon 29th Dec 2008:

Congratulations to the City of Edinburgh Council on Excellent Environmental Performance.

Gaza raids disproportionate says Ed Davey.

Wed 24th Dec 2008:

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Tue 23rd Dec 2008:

McArthur welcomes skull splitter decision.

McArthur calls for MMO funding for net trials.

Scandal of spiralling Westminster printing bill.

Give safer roads green light.

Mon 22nd Dec 2008:

Carmichael welcomes common sense decision of Skullsplitter to be saved.

Spending more isn’t the secret to a Happy Christmas – Swinson.

Town united against ‘HM Prison Bishopbriggs’ – Swinson.

SNP not up to challenge on teacher numbers - Smith.

Clear information key to helping people with fuel bills.

Finnie: Cost of carelessness too high.

McInnes demands SNP keep transport promises.

Crack down on knife carriers this New Year – Brown.

Scott slams Ministers for above inflation ferry fares increases.

New Year’s resolution - improve children’s health.

Waste less, recycle more this Christmas – Pringle.

Lib Dems campaign to crackdown on alcohol fuelled domestic abuse.

Don’t let the Grinch steal your Christmas tree – Hume.

Support local producers over Christmas - Hume.

Sun 21st Dec 2008:

Reid calls for compensation for Equitable Life policyholders.

Fri 19th Dec 2008:

Mcarthur welcomes reprieve for west coast fisheries.

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders.

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders.

Lib Dems welcome inquiry into female offenders.

Lower the drink drive limit - Finnie.

New Year’s resolution needed from Council – Swinson.

Liberal Democrat MPs to work with local businesses over Christmas.

New ferry link to continent welcomed.

Jo Swinson MP highlights Flexible Ducting at Westminster.

Kennedy highlights uncounted civilian dead of Iraq.

Thu 18th Dec 2008:

Government and Tories must apologise for Iraq - Clegg.

Jo Swinson welcomes fuel poverty helpline.

Clegg: Government and Tories must apologise for Iraq.

Clegg: Government and Tories must apologise for Iraq.

Nick Clegg launches the Green Road out of the Recession.

Nick Clegg launches the Green Road out of the Recession.

Stone calls for support forvulnerable over festive period.

Safety first when it comes to toys .

New credit transfer system good news for Scotland.

Wed 17th Dec 2008:

Unemployment in the Kingdom up by 39% in 12 months.

Latest figures reveal massive 62% increase in unemployment.

Think again on airport sale - John Barrett MP.

Alan Reid MP questions Government Minister on Royal Mail.

SNP budget must respond to economic crisis - Purvis.

Fishing shutdown implications go beyond geographical limits - McArthur.

Liberal Democrats call for annulment of wasted VAT cut.

Liberal Democrats call for annulment of wasted VAT cut.

PMQs: Cable warns of housing associations collapse.

PMQs: Cable warns of housing associations collapse.

Purvis condemns hypocrisy of Tory quango attack.

Full control over future elections needed - Rumbles.

Government is not doing enough to tackle pensioner poverty.

Government is not doing enough to tackle pensioner poverty.

New Edinburgh airport owner must support Scottish air network – Smith.

Clegg: Brown can no longer hide from full public Iraq inquiry.

Clegg: Brown can no longer hide from full public Iraq inquiry.

Scottish students to get just reward for exam results.

Community sentences must be immediately available - Brown.

Tue 16th Dec 2008:

"Cat is out of the bag on SNP road plans" - McInnes.

Government must come clean on pension overpayments - Cable.

Cable: Government must come clean on pension overpayments.

Cable: Government must come clean on pension overpayments.

Scott demands protection for Scottish football team.

Dramatic fall in number of new business start-ups in the Borders shows more government action needed.

Laws: Half of children in poverty not getting free school meals.

Laws: Half of children in poverty not getting free school meals.

Borders MP calls for immediate action to restore link between pensions and earnings.

McArthur slams Ministers for blocking small farmers' access to grants.

Scots MEP supports EU action on Alzheimer's.

Mon 15th Dec 2008:

Cable seeks reassurance Government won’t claw back overpaid public pensions.

Cable seeks reassurance Government won’t claw back overpaid public pensions.

European Council summit “stronger on words than action”.

Don't rush into direct elections to health boards - Finnie.

Lib Dems question SNPs commitment to students.

Community transport is natural progression of free bus scheme - McInnes.

Message is simple over festive drinking - Finnie.

Alistair Carmichael secures OFT meeting to discuss Northern Isle fuel prices.

Tavish Scott seeks urgent Shetland ambulance meeting.

UK Government must heed Borders poverty report - Michale Moore.

Alan MacRae chosen to campaign for Ross, Skye & Inverness West.

Alan Reid MP condemns SNP's neglect of Argyll & Bute transport infrastructure.

Scott congratulates Chris Hoy - BBC Sports personality of the year.

FIFA Guarantee is the issue - Finnie.

Brown must apologise to Equitable Life policyholders - Cable.

Fri 12th Dec 2008:

HMP Bishopbriggs: no change from Prison Service – Jo Swinson MP.

Tavish Scott: HBOS vote is bad news for Scotland.

Planning framework makes case for clarity on transport projects.

Future scotrail funding decision must be transparent - Alison McInnes.

Liberal Democrats call for full review of prison rules.

Ministers must boost public confidence in Scottish pork – Liam McArthur.

Lib Dem Leader Tavish Scott issues challenge to Lloyds TSB board.

SNP settlement slashes capital budgets - Jeremy Purvis MSP.

MPs tasked with reforming Westminster makeup.

MEP calls for action on inhumane horse transportation.

Jim Hume urges united front against SNP forestry sell-off plans.

Get ready for 2009 Euro elections .

Airlines must conform to EU price rules.

Thu 11th Dec 2008:

Greener driving will save Fifers cash says Willie Rennie MP.

SNP 'reckless' on new Forth Bridge - Rennie.

Carmichael calls for Commons debate on Lerwick HMRC closure.

Aircraft carrier announcement is bad news for Fife dockyards.

All licence payers must benefit from digital switch - Smith.

McArthur welcomes cod quota increase.

Laws: GCSE achievement gap shameful .

Festive policing should not be exception to the rule - Brown.

Purvis blasts SNP / Tory pact to protect Government Budget.

Scots MEP calls for action on inhumane horse transportation.

Wed 10th Dec 2008:

Don’t penalise benefit claimants during recession, says Willott.

PMQs: Clegg blasts “confused, bureaucratic and cruel” tax credits.

Clegg: Britain has lost the moral authority on human rights .

Time for Government to “tighten” its commitment to food safety - Rennie.

Ministers must do more for Scotland's schoolchildren.

Lib Dems oppose lead developer model for housing.

Lib Dems attack SNP over forestry plans.

Finnie: BMA report backs up Lib Dem community healthcare calls.

Government must tackle root causes of crime - Brown.

Twin track approach is key to keep drugs strategy on rails - Finnie.

Tue 9th Dec 2008:

Scott congratulates new leader of Welsh Liberal Democrats.

Rural communities must be supported for village halls to thrive - McArthur.

Rural rail links must also benefit from service increase – McInnes.

Brown: has SNP taken account of retiring officers in police pledge?

Scott - HBOS takeover bad news for Scotland.

Lib Dems back calls for greater emphasis on cycling.

Mon 8th Dec 2008:

Kirsty Williams will be a strong liberal champion for Wales.

Liberal Democrat anger over delays to committee on MP office searches.

McInnes calls for key North East transport projects to be included in STPR.

Scott demands answers on Merger Action Group letter.

Greater accountability needed on climate change targets - Lib Dems.

Government must tackle problem of alcohol related crime.

Council warning shows SNP response to economic crisis is insufficient – Purvis.

SNP must finalise plans for quota management – McArthur.

Branding announcement confirmation that jobs will go - Scott.

Legislation on forced marriages long overdue - Lib Dems.

Early intervention needed to protect children at risk - Smith.

McInnes attacks flawed handling of Scotrail franchise.

Scott urges legal support for takeover challengers.

Smith demands fair deal for licence payers.

McInnes calls for quick resolution to Aberdeen bus strike.

Lib Dems call for better support for prisoners with mental health problems.

Government must support small businesses - purvis.

Lib Dems call for clarity on Government's approach to fuel poverty.

Health Boards must be prepared for working time directive - Finnie.

Finnie pushes for action to support homeowners.

Hume leads protests against SNP plan to sell off Scotland’s forests.

Fri 5th Dec 2008:

Video: Ordinary people will pay for the mistakes of the Government and the bankers.

Scott demands answers from Salmond about “affront to democracy”.

McArthur hails innovative fishing development.

Government must act to prevent exodus of nursing skills.

McArthur dismisses ‘winner-takes-all’ Saltire Prize.

Exam changes must be supported by education stakeholders.

Lib Dems back calls for preventative approach to health care.

Lord Steel unveils plaque for Glasgow Prime Minister.

Wed 3rd Dec 2008:

Nick Clegg’s response to the Queen’s Speech.

Government must do more to improve community policing.

Calman must produce blueprint for the future - Scott.

Tue 2nd Dec 2008:

Nick Clegg: What should be in the Queen's Speech .

Clegg: Join me this Saturday at the National Climate Change March.

Scott welcomes accelerated hearing for Merger Action Group.

No quick fix for Scotland's poverty problems - Finnie.

Scott attacks SNP spin on marine energy funding.

Plans for GP Christmas cover miss the point- Finnie.

Brown reveals that existing alcohol laws are ignored.

Finnie backs petition for public inquiry into C. Diff.

Scott welcomes legal challenge to HBOS takeover.

Finnie urges action on care service report.

McInnes calls for rail funds to benefit all of Scotland.

Mon 1st Dec 2008:

Scott marks St Andrew’s Day.

RBS nationalised but HBOS ignored - Scott.

Finnie: BMA’s working time directive warning “alarming”.

Energy companies must cut bills.

SNP should build on Single Farm Payment move – McArthur.

Government running scared from tackling real issues.

First Minister must change Budget - Scott.

Lib Dems welcome marine conservation extension.

Lib Dems demand government supports women in science.

McInnes criticises SNP approach to rail franchise decision.

Lib Dems demand clarification on Scottish Baccalaureate.

Questions remain over Disabled Parking Bill.

Marine energy must retain competitive edge.

Scottish economy needs more than a whinge from the SNP.

Children in care must be protected - Lib Dems.

SNP ignoring needs of pig farmers.

Small print shows labour budget will not turn Scottish economy around.

Lib Dems call for zero tolerance on domestic abuse.

Ministers must end uncertainty over renewables funding.

Finnie exposes true cost of binge drinking to NHS.

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