129 News Stories From May 2009

Fri 29th May 2009:

Jo Swinson backs local farmers against unnecessary legislation.

Fife firms fightingback against Labour's recession - Lyon.

Parliamentary Motion calling for reconsideration of Erskine job relocations.

Latest absconder makes a mockery of open prison estate - Brown.

SNP can't be trusted on European promises - Purvis.

Scott - Climate change deserves more than just spin.

Scots care more about broken promises and Palestine than independence - Purvis.

Parties united to say no to racism - Lyon.

News: Lib Dems: Help us to change politics for good.

Elspeth says 'thank you'.

Thu 28th May 2009:

Nick Clegg sets out 100 day plan to fix Britain’s broken politics.

SNP commitment to tackling climate change unravelling - McInnes.

Scotland must play its part in Amber Alert system - Brown.

Lib Dems attack SNP failure to use Euro cash to support small business.

Michael Moore MP - '£1.34 An Hour Scant Reward for Borders Carers'.

Scott calls for Ministerial action on sheep tagging threat.

News: Clegg: No summer holiday before the overhaul.

Wed 27th May 2009:

Clegg: No summer holiday before the overhaul.

SNP tagged with failure over EID proposals – Lyon.

“Change must be more than just a slogan” - Swinson.

SNP class size commitment a hollow promise - Smith.

Concessionary fare review a pointless exercise - Lib Dems.

Abortion should not be seen as a contraceptive - Finnie.

Tue 26th May 2009:

Scott heralds success of European Arrest Warrant.

Mon 25th May 2009:

Justice Secretary must up his game.

Dramatic rise in self harm in Scotland’s prisons revealed.

Lib Dem PPC Jean Davis has called for voters to vote in the European elections.

News: Davey: Farage must explain UKIP’s missing millions.

Davey: Farage must explain UKIP’s missing millions.

Sun 24th May 2009:

Farage must explain UKIP’s missing millions.

Lib Dems call for Amber Alert system.

Sat 23rd May 2009:

FLYBE – Is it fleece me?

Fri 22nd May 2009:

Scottish Government failing farmers over EID - Scott.

News: Federal Executive Statement on Parliamentary Expenses.

Federal Executive Statement on Parliamentary Expenses.

“Milngavie and Bearsden belong together” - Swinson.

Thu 21st May 2009:

Pringle questions Governments commitment to future schools provision.

Carmichael congratulates Gurkha campaigners.

Chris Rennard’s personal letter to members.

Pringle calls for deposit protection scheme.

Scott - Desperate week for Scottish financial services.

Wed 20th May 2009:

News: PMQs: The way we do politics must be transformed, says Clegg.

PMQs: The way we do politics must be transformed, says Clegg.

“EU leaders are failing poor countries on climate change” - Swinson.

Scotland well placed to be renewables powerhouse - Lyon.

Kennedy to hold Highland Public Meetings ahead of Euro Poll.

Scott slams draft Crofting Bill.

Jo uploads video evidence to inquiry on political engagement.

East Lothian radio club returns to Holyrood for “historic activation”.

News: Hughes: 24,000 Brits die prematurely each year due to air pollution.

Hughes: 24,000 Brits die prematurely each year due to air pollution.

Tories would allow murderers and rapists to walk free - Lyon.

Purvis demands clarity over Lloyds business plan.

Lessons must be learned on open estate system - Brown.

GP practices must be assessed fairly - Finnie.

Tue 19th May 2009:

Campbell Welcomes Landmark Battlefield Rights Case.

Mon 18th May 2009:

Reid opposes whisky duty increase.

Reid votes against in fuel duty and calls for rural fuel discount scheme.

Sun 17th May 2009:

Meadows Festival 6-7 June.

Jean Davis calls for early resolution to the Sunday ferry issue.

Swinson and Finnie call for Local Inquiry over boundary changes.

Fri 15th May 2009:

Jo hails victory of prison name campaign.

SNP must listen to industry anger about fishing deal.

Scott welcomes First Minister's commitment to seek BT jobs.

Minister must think again on Article 68 - Lib Dems.

SNP justice strategy a complete shambles - Brown.

Thu 14th May 2009:

News: PMQs: MPs taxpayer-funded mortgages should be banned, argues Clegg.

PMQs: MPs taxpayer-funded mortgages should be banned, argues Clegg.

PMQs: MPs taxpayer-funded mortgages should be banned – says Clegg.

SNP farming policy in complete disarray.

MP Demands End to 'Outrageous' Energy Company Demands.

News: Labour have failed to tackle inequality.

Labour have failed to tackle inequality.

Moore Presses Minister on Fisheries Problems.

OFT should conduct investigation into Scottish banking sector - Purvis.

Improve distribution of mental health funds - Finnie.

Radical action needed to support dairy industry - McArthur.

Scott demands meeting on housing cut.

Wed 13th May 2009:

SNP are "say all, do nothing" party - Lyon.

Kirkcudbright job losses worrying.

Swinson: “Value young people and let them vote”.

MSP Alison McInnes welcomes the re-opening of Laurencekirk train station.

Tue 12th May 2009:

SNP Government urged to reverse £4.6m cut to Fife’s social house building budget.

Moore Encourages Local Charities to go Green with EDF Energy.

Lib Dems launch Euro campaign with carbon capture call.

News: Europe 2009: Stronger Together Poorer Apart.

Europe 2009: Stronger Together Poorer Apart.

Mon 11th May 2009:

Reid calls for compensation for Equitable Life policy holders.

Finnie: School nurses more kindling for bonfire of SNP promises.

Lessons must be learned from Kerlaw - Lib Dems.

Pressure on Justice Minister to act on prison row.

Borders MP concerned by rising child poverty.

Reid calls for joined up Inland Waterway rescue service for Scotland.

SNP breaking promise to reduce use of anti depressants - Finnie.

Sat 9th May 2009:

If Orkney and Shetland are not part of the UK then they should give us back our treasures.

Fri 8th May 2009:

Rennie secures parliamentary debate on new Forth Crossing.

Government must do more to protect tenants - Pringle.

Finnie wants long term guarantees on future of League of Friends tea bar.

Tackling indiscipline hampered by SNP broken promises on education - Smith.

Scotland lagging behind Wales in debt support for struggling businesses - Purvis.

Is First Minister wavering on Lockerbie position?

Thu 7th May 2009:

SNP must respect vote for community court.

Carmichael questions Business Minister over Universal provision for broadband.

Is the First Minister wavering on Lockerbie position?

Government failure over benefit payment system.

Ministers will not be forgiven for being timid on Climate Change Bill - McInnes.

Wed 6th May 2009:

News: PMQs: Clegg accuses Prime Minister of tinkering on education to save his own skin.

PMQs: Prime Minister tinkering on education to save his own skin - says Clegg.

PMQs: Clegg accuses Prime Minister of tinkering on education to save his own skin.

MP calls for agreement on funding for new Forth crossing.

Jo highlights local unemployment in Parliament.

Reid welcomes more jobs for Faslane.

Campbell questions Scottish Secretary over ineffective VAT cut.

Moore backs National Housing Federation's fuel poverty campaign.

Decade of devolution marked by call for more powers.

Give Climate Change Bill real teeth - Lib Dems.

Western Isles announce the Westminster Election candidate.

Tue 5th May 2009:

Government ducking its responsibilities to Equitable Life policy holders - Cable.

Benefit system failing local families.

Number of Unemployed Per Job Vacancy Doubles in One Month – Campbell.

Euro campaign vital to farming interests - Robson.

Reid calls on government to allow Gurkha veterans to stay in Britain.

Mon 4th May 2009:

Lib Dems reveal Scotland’s most violent prisons.

Sun 3rd May 2009:

Lib Dems reveal most dangerous prisons.

Fri 1st May 2009:

Jo Swinson publishes expenses as MPs vote on reforms.

Rennie backs Fife and Longannet for energy centre of excellence.

Pensioners must not be ignored as economic downturn bites - Rennie.

Local post offices threatened with back payments over `free' cash machines - Reid.

McArthur issues carbon capture warning.

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