189 News Stories From October 2009

Sat 31st Oct 2009:

Lib Dems overwelmingly reject Salmond's referendum bill.

Lib Dems overwhelmingly reject Salmond's referendum bill.

Mike Crockart selected to fight Edinburgh West seat.

Fri 30th Oct 2009:

Government should listen to experts on drugs said Chris Huhne.

Lyon congratulates Mike Crockart on his selection to fight Edinburgh West.

Time running out for 2012 Olympic Legacy says Don Foster.

Scott demands statement on sex offenders.

Hume calls for common sense debate on ‘disproportionate’ fire safety regulations.

Jo Swinson calls for global abolition of Death Penalty.

Thu 29th Oct 2009:

First Minister ignores EC warnings on alcohol pricing.

US case for Lockerbie extradition unclear.

Improving social mobility is vital to tackling deprivation.

Tories cannot have it both ways.

McArthur demands formal statement on Beauly-Denny power line.

Focus on changing attitudes towards drink to cut domestic violence.

Liberal Democrats committed to giving every child the best possible start in life - Baxendale.

High speed rail will be good for economy and environment.

Health service must monitor front line workers' uptake of flu vaccine.

McArthur questions Government about latest threat to fishing industry.

First Minister forced to explain double standards on Royal Mail.

Number of children in need of intervention highly disturbing.

Lib Dems expose farce over SNP/Tory quango.

Rennie seeks assurances on TA following government u-turn.

Moore Welcomes Duns Primary School Funding Bid.

Lyon: Non-EU states must meet EID standards to protect sheep industry.

Lyon: Non-EU states must meet EID standards to protect sheep industry.

Wed 28th Oct 2009:

Taxpayers should not be left with the scraps of Northern Rock says Vince Cable.

Scott joins Lib Dem candidate in Glasgow North East.

North East MP Welcomes U-Turn on TA Training cuts.

Clean bill of health for island ferry services welcome – Reid.

Carmichael urges Charity Minister to intervene in ongoing Lloyds dispute.

Lyon: EU should tackle light touch regulation of supermarkets in food chain.

Lyon: EU should tackle light touch regulation of supermarkets in food chain.

Darling must stop unfair Caribbean tax says Sarah Teather.

Carmichael tells Murphy to ‘bring it on’ on TV debates.

Time for SNP to deliver on Western Isles ferry promises - Lyon.

Time for SNP to deliver on Western Isles ferry promises - Lyon.

Tue 27th Oct 2009:

Crime survey highlights need to focus on root causes of knife crime and drink culture.

Steadily rising number of abortions most worrying in deprived areas.

Action on deprivation needed to tackle crime rates - Baxendale.

Mon 26th Oct 2009:

Standard Life takeover a risk to competition and Scottish financial services – Carmichael.

Scott calls on Murphy to intervene in Rangers funding row.

McArthur urges Ministers to act on energy report.

Swinney less credible in the Highlands.

Tory proposals are short term stop gap says Vince Cable.

East Dunbartonshire Council must do better on recycling.

MP Secures Meeting with Ministers on Future of East Coast Main Line.

Scott welcomes renewal of investigation into Lockerbie bombing case.

Bruce presses case for climate change cash for poorest.

Jo Swinson welcomes small victory for YouTube campaign.

Opposition to 10:10 Campaign Nearsighted.

Highland MPs urge Government to address gaping hole in energy policy.

Fri 23rd Oct 2009:

Jo Swinson MP launches 2009 Christmas card competition.

GDP figures show we are in the longest recession on record says Vince Cable.

Lyon to help put final nail in coffin of minimum alcohol pricing.

Lyon to help put final nail in coffin of minimum alcohol pricing.

Minimum pricing will do nothing to tackle problem drinking by women.

Carmichael – ‘Government continues to let down local Equitable Life policy holders’.

Ministers invited to end delay and confusion on announcing tenders for the Borders Railway.

Government fails to back words with action on climate change.

Tackling alcohol-related harm could be sidetracked by needless legal wrangling – Lib Dems.

Thu 22nd Oct 2009:

Lyon welcomes £3 million boost for Scottish dairy farmers.

Lyon welcomes £3million boost for Scottish dairy farmers.

Moore Disappointed at Equitable Life Defeat.

Government must act to stop pubs closing said Greg Mulholland.

Government must act to stop pubs closing says Greg Mulholland.

Carmichael raises future of Scottish charities in House of Commons.

Swinson condemns postal strikes.

Highland MPs highlight energy advice service.

Borders MP Demands Support from Ministers for Borders Textiles.

Wed 21st Oct 2009:

Nick Clegg & the Liberal Democrats put 10:10 motion before Parliament.

Government snooping costs to increase seventeen-fold says Chris Huhne.

Carmichael slams Government response to pay rises for Maritime and Coastguard Agency management.

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland.

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland.

Government complacency threatens royal mail contracts in Scotland.

Scotland's economy is still feeling Labour's recession.

Tue 20th Oct 2009:

Further disarray for Royal Mail as workers receive overtime payments late.

Lyon to fight Scotland's corner at Copenhagen climate summit.

Lyon to fight Scotland's corner at Copenhagen summit.

Students could face £7,000 tuition fees.

Moore and Purvis: Lochcarron Decision Highlights Need for Government Action.

Government response to Dunfermline Building Society inquiry branded pathetic by local MP.

McArthur raises concern about possible discrimination against Orcadians who don't speak Gaelic.

Carmichael – “Government plans for unemployment not working”.

Moore Secures Debate on Borders Textiles.

End postcode lottery for educational attainment - LIb Dems.

McArthur condemns SNP's politics of grudge and grievance.

Energy saving week should be a wake up call to leisurely SNP progress.

House of Commons misled on carrier delay.

The Government’s approach to parenting is stuck in the 1950s says Nick Clegg.

Mon 19th Oct 2009:

Karzai must not be allowed to cling to fraudulent victory – Davey.

Act now for the environment says Simon Hughes.

Clear guidance on mortgages is urgently needed says Vince Cable.

Carmichael seeks urgent meeting with Treasury over Crown Estate delay on seabed leases.

Sarah Teather celebrates Diwali festival with local residents.

Kingdom youth deserve better - Rennie.

McArthur welcomes Westray victory in energy awards.

Glasgow North East needs a fresh start not the same old Labour party - Baxendale.

Fri 16th Oct 2009:

Sensational Liberal Democrat victory in Bedford Mayoral elections.

Fisheries Minister must up his game to prevent further quota cuts.

Official date for by-election long overdue - Baxendale.

Liberal Democrat Leader sends wishes ahead of Diwali.

Thu 15th Oct 2009:

Government must restrict super-injunctions and ‘libel tourism’ says Lord Taverne.

Farcical Goldman Sachs bonuses signal return to business as usual says Vince Cable.

GCSE results show huge gulf between rich and poor - Laws.

Purvis offers condolences to family of latest swine flu victim.

We cannot rely on wheeler dealing in London to keep the country afloat - Clegg.

Scottish Government must match funding for EID scheme - Lyon.

Wed 14th Oct 2009:

Nick Clegg's statement to the House of Commons on Afghanistan.

Nick Clegg sends second letter to Sir Thomas Legg on MPs expenses.

Carmichael urges Prime Minister to reconsider TA cuts.

Lib Dems launch Glasgow North East by-election campaign.

Kennedy demands full consultation over Rona Ranges' future.

Tue 13th Oct 2009:

Tasers used on children 18 times in a year - Huhne.

Tasers used on children 18 times in a year says Chris Huhne.

McArthur welcomes EMEC test sites.

Huge disappointment at Lloyds foundation funding announcement.

Bruce calls for sustained oil and gas safety culture and investment.

Winter death figures show SNP attitude to fuel poverty is complacent and misguided.

Moore and Purvis Demand Support for Borders Textiles.

McArthur concedes six but triumphs in the show racism the red card challenge match.

Bruce quizzes Foreign Secretary on Al-Megrahi release implications.

Carmichael pledges his support to Royal British Legion manifesto.

Finnie welcomes Dong withdrawl from Hunterston project.

Mon 12th Oct 2009:

Nick Clegg responds to Sir Thomas Legg.

Radical approach needed to prevent catastrophic climate change says Simon Hughes.

Carmichael reiterates call for Commons inquiry into Al-Megrahi release.

More bluster from First Minister - Rumbles.

Vote Tory, get SNP quangos - Scott.

Cabinet Secretary must prove CCTV plans are a price worth paying for Scotland's fleet - McArthur.

Energy Efficiency Action Plan kicked into the long grass.

Tories would risk return of ‘Costa del Crime’ says Edward Davey.

Tories would risk return of ‘Costa del Crime’ - Davey.

Sun 11th Oct 2009:

NHS paid £1.5m on staff private healthcare says Norman Lamb.

Sat 10th Oct 2009:

Lib Dems join Procession for a Gude Cause.

Fri 9th Oct 2009:

Cameron repeating Wilson’s mistakes on Europe says Nick Clegg.

Thu 8th Oct 2009:

Huge gulf between Cameron’s sunny rhetoric and grim reality of Tory policy - Alexander.

Lyon welcomes Lib Dem consultation on independence referendum.

Brown raises concerns over lack of choice in civil legal aid services.

High hedge campaign has my full support - Tolson.

Lib Dems pledge to secure better deal for Scotland's students.

Fury as textile export figures make for grim reading - Purvis.

Lib Dems welcome date for Glasgow North East by-election.

Wed 7th Oct 2009:

Government threw away rail link very lightly - McInnes.

Common sense approach needed for magazine displays - Lib Dems.

Child protection unit a good start but Government must address root causes of child abuse.

Twin track approach needed to reduce 'staggering' cost of Scotland's drug shame - Brown.

Need to nurture native tongue recognised by EU - Lyon.

Lyon meets with French Agriculture Minister to discuss dairy plans.

Tue 6th Oct 2009:

Osborne’s proposals are Lib Dem Lite says Vince Cable.

Hero cops have injury pensions slashed says Chris Huhne.

EU renewable energy funding a timely boost for Scotland - Lyon.

EU renewable energy funding a timely boost for Scotland - Lyon.

Mon 5th Oct 2009:

Lib Dems call for more responsible alcohol marketing campaigns.

Purvis Set to Participate in ‘Make a Difference Day’ Event.

Lib Dems call for more responsible advertising to mark alcohol awareness week.

Purvis welcomes free map scheme.

Lib Dems reveal shocking energy efficiency figures.

Lib Dems appalled at rate of domestic abuse.

Debtor Protection Bill better late than never.

Financial education vital to our children's future.

Tories don't represent fresh start Scotland needs.

Erosion of British Forces Post Office will be bad for morale warns Nick Harvey MP.

Lib Dems “appalled” at Fallago Rig wind farm delay.

Moore Expresses Concern Over Duns Water Leak.

Councils should decide on school meals provision - Finnie.

Irish yes vote will have major impact on Scottish farming - Lyon.

MP Presses Case for Hawick Test Centre.

Irish 'yes' vote will have major impact on Scottish farming - Lyon.

Sun 4th Oct 2009:

Ministers’ pension pots up 30% in a year - Oakeshott.

Broadcasters must stand up to SNP bullying - Lib Dems.

Longannet still has role to play in CCS development - Lyon.

Sat 3rd Oct 2009:

Irish ‘yes’ vote paves the way for stronger, more democratic EU says Nick Clegg.

Councils and police must be freed to tackle credit crunch crimewave - Huhne.

Fri 2nd Oct 2009:

'Sort out station access' says Iain Smith.

Home Office must stop fiddling figures to justify holding innocents’ DNA - Huhne.

Johnston printing decision will be devastating for Lothian workers - Purvis.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde undermining West of Scotland's CMU’s - Finnie.

Plans to recall corrupt MPs welcome but voters must have final say.

Thu 1st Oct 2009:

New Regiment “Yet another illustration of RAF Leuchars importance” - Campbell.

Jim Hume MSP calls for end to sheep carcass splitting.

Schools consultation must be extended.

Moore Blasts Minister on Borders Freeview Failures.

Lib Dems call for safety improvements at rail crossings.

Finnie- Appalled by Ministers response on Hunterston.

MEPs to put EU Commissioner on spot over Brazilian beef imports.

MEPs to put EU Commissioner on spot over Brazilian beef imports.

Lib Dems condemn quango pay decision.

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