156 News Stories From July 2010

Thu 29th Jul 2010:

Liberal Democrat MSP for Central Scotland Hugh O’Donnell Prepares to go to Uganda to volunteer in VSO’s new Scottish Parliamentarian Volunteering Scheme.

Lib Dem response to independent budget review: Public needs to know Government's intentions.

Give workers freedom to choose retirement date, says Minister.

Wed 28th Jul 2010:

Government should improve their freedom of information record.

Case for Islands fuel duty derogation 'compelling'.

McArthur seeks assurances that fishermen are not penalised for climate change effects.

ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake.

Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes.

Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy - Hughes.

Lyon begins summer tour of Scotland.

Lyon begins summer tour of Scotland.

Tue 27th Jul 2010:

McArthur: energy statement is a positive step for Scotland.

Smith rallies MSPs against £1 drop-off charge.

Health secretary must examine cycle of readmission for mental health patients: Finnie.

Most deprived not attending breast screening: Finnie.

McArthur makes case for Thurso vet lab to review group.

Scott & McArthur urge HIAL to hold back on car parking charges.

Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron.

Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies.

Companies must come clean on broadband internet speeds.

Lib Dems lobby Leuchie House Trustees for an answer.

SNP must stop using tax payers’ money to promote themselves: Scott.

Mon 26th Jul 2010:

McArthur: Harness Scotland's potential and low carbon economy will follow.

Summer tour must listen to tourist industry.

Finnie: SNP forgotten its pledge on carer allowances.

Statement from Chief of Exam Qulaification Development smacks of desperation.

SNP must stop using taxpayers' money to promote themselves.

Coalition announces Pupil Premium to provide extra money for disadvantaged pupils.

Police commissioners must have tough checks and balances, says Brake.

Fri 23rd Jul 2010:

Justice Secretary accountable to Scottish Parliament not U.S – Brown.

Lib Dems urge joint working to tackle sex crimes.

McInnes: Rail facilities must improve to get people onto public transport.

Person centred approach for treating those with dementia fundamental: Finnie.

Thu 22nd Jul 2010:

Attack on fire-fighters’ equipment must not be tolerated – Smith.

‘One size fits all’ policing in Scotland hugely damaging: Brown.

Asda announcement one step on the long road to changing Scotland’s abusive relationship with alcohol: Finnie.

Wed 21st Jul 2010:

Purvis: Government priorities must be clear amid budget pressures.

Sobering GDP figures met with SNP complacency – Purvis.

Purvis: Businesses left struggling by SNP.

Purvis: Mortgage error by Clydesdale bank must be resolved quickly.

Deputy Leader Simon Hughes on 10 weeks that have revitalised politics.

Scott congratulates new candidate for Edinburgh Central.

10 weeks on the Lib Dems have had huge influence in Government.

Yarl’s Wood closure a sign of Lib Dem influence in Government, says Brake.

Scottish farmers can learn from Glastir - Lyon.

Lyon: Commission must clear soya import bottleneck.

Lyon: Commission must clear soya import bottleneck.

Scottish farmers can learn from Glastir - Lyon.

Tue 20th Jul 2010:

Labour misled Britain over Iraq role in terror threat.

Brown: Better rehabilitation will cut crime.

Finnie demands rethink on doctor recruitment.

Change drinking habits, or risk future health of nation – Finnie.

Crockart lays down Motion to stop airport drop-off charges.

Working time directive extension will damage Scottish agriculture - Lyon.

Working time directive extension will damage Scottish agriculture - Lyon.

Mon 19th Jul 2010:

Finnie warns about risk of obesity to pregnant women.

SNP must reform way Scottish Water is funded.

Brown urges caution on SNP's secret tribunal plans.

Lib Dems launch Borders candidate.

Fri 16th Jul 2010:

MSP's concern for patchy dental provision across the South of Scotland.

Labour’s cynical opportunism.

Lib Dem politicians campaign to keep Leuchie open.

Finnie - Study shows need for 24/7 community maternity unit service.

Nick Clegg sets out the aims of a liberal Parliament.

"Pilot scheme on fairer fuel duty could be a reality within a year" - Thurso.

150th Open "Enormous Economic Boost" - Smith.

Thu 15th Jul 2010:

Wealthy must pay their fare share, says Jo Swinson.

Jo Swinson welcomes rethink of repressive anti-terror laws.

Crown Estate reform plans must benefit island communities.

Purvis’s “Better Broadband for the Borders” campaign takes a step forward.

Vince Cable makes speech on higher education funding.

Wed 14th Jul 2010:

Purvis: unemployment figure must be reversed in Scotland.

More power would make the Scottish parliament more accountable: Purvis.

Our two tier class based university system is unfair: Purvis.

Smith welcomes creative investment at Abertay University.

Lord Ashdown to lead review of emergency aid.

Lyon: Commission must answer questions on GM planting policy.

Lyon: Commission must answer questions on GM planting policy.

McInnes condemns Edinburgh Airport drop-off charge.

Crockart speaks out for victims of fraud.

‘Infrastructure shortfall could cost Jobs and Revenue’- Malcolm Bruce.

Tue 13th Jul 2010:

Drink drive deaths still too high.

Recruitment freeze undermines SNP police target.

SNP Government putting Scotland's impressive record of research and development at risk.

Finnie calls for School Olympics.

Terror law review a big step towards making Britain fairer says Brake.

Re-think of drop off charges at Airport needed - Crockart.

Slumberdown collapse a bitter blow for Hawick - Moore.

Torture inquiry long overdue – Jo Swinson.

Mon 12th Jul 2010:

New “bogus charity” operating in East Dunbartonshire.

Banks bailed out by tax payers must support Scottish businesses: Purvis.

Moore welcomes Peter Scott & Co rescue.

Fri 9th Jul 2010:

SNP must act on financial difficulties for families with disabled children.

Protect children born into drug addicted families.

Health Secretary must respond to serious concerns about locum doctors: Finnie.

Astonishment as Conservative MSP drives wedge in the Borders and flips position on Waverley Line.

Lyon raises Scottish concerns over beef deal with Brazil.

Lyon raises Scottish concerns over beef deal with Brazil.

Thu 8th Jul 2010:

Lib Dems slam reports that single police force is inevitable.

“Small and medium enterprises should not be denied access to finance”-Crockart.

Euro Parliament farming report important step in reform process.

European Parliament overwhelmingly backs Lyon CAP reforms.

European Parliament overwhelmingly backs Lyon CAP reforms.

Wed 7th Jul 2010:

Purvis: SNP must be more transparent with their intentions for reductions to Scottish budget.

Drop in hospital acquired infections figures must not result in complacency: Finnie.

Lib Dems reveal most dangerous prisons in the North East.

Court ruling secures freedom from persecution for gay asylum seekers.

European Parliament votes to end reward for banking failure.

European Parliament votes to end reward for banking failure.

Lyon welcomes EU illegal timber ban.

Lyon welcomes EU illegal timber ban.

Lessons must be learnt from tagging rules debacle.

Tue 6th Jul 2010:

Mike Crockart welcomes announcement of torture inquiry.

Torture inquiry to restore Britain’s reputation says Brake.

Frontline services must be priority for NHS boards: Finnie.

SNP announcements must become reality for marine energy in Scotland: Smith.

Overburns quarry is finally rejected - MSP congratulates CRAG.

Overburns quarry is finally rejected - MSP congratulates CRAG.

Review of mistreatment claims demonstrates new commitment to human rights.

DNA evidence not a ‘knight in shining armour’ in fight against crime, warns Crockart.

Moore welcomes EID scheme review and European Commission visit to Scotland.

Robert Brown MSP demands investigation as child shootings double.

Date for electoral reform referendum announced.

Swinney commends Borders finance summit.

Mon 5th Jul 2010:

Clegg announces welcome political reforms says Simon Hughes.

Clegg announces welcome political reforms – Hughes.

Carmichael welcomes Orkney and Shetland constituency guarantee.

Government must bring back to use 70,000 houses sitting empty in Scotland: Tolson.

Nick Clegg's statement on Political and Constitutional Reform.

Jo Swinson pledges help to cancer research after Beatson visit.

Norman Baker announces £15m Government funding for green buses.

East Lothian bus fares increased by 20% - Jim Hume.

Congratulations to the Glasgow women's library.

Sat 3rd Jul 2010:

Nick Clegg's message ahead of London Pride 2010.

Mike Crockart MP gets on the App Map.

Fri 2nd Jul 2010:

McArthur concerned at rural priorities grant delays.

SNP have repeatedly mishandled grant and loan scheme: McArthur.

Lib Dems urge action on eating disorders figures.

McArthur and Lyon demand action of flawed fisheries science.

Lyon and McArthur demand action on flawed fisheries science.

Lyon and McArthur demand action on flawed fisheries science.

Action needed to save young lives – McInnes.

Thu 1st Jul 2010:

Education secretary must respond to GTC Scotland criticism.

Council house building welcome but overdue.

Creative Scotland finally up and running after years of dither and delay.

SNP wasting health cash on Government bureaucracy.

SNP need to be clear on export policy.

Early intervention is key to steering people away from a drug fuelled life of crime.

Brown: Children must be given proper legal advice in advance of a children's hearing.

McArthur: Crofting register will prove costly and unnecessary.

Cable to chair new cabinet committee on reducing regulation.

Vince Cable to chair new cabinet committee on reducing regulation.

Nick Clegg delivers speech on freedom in the UK.

Review of reducing short sentences welcome says Brake.

Lyon to address German Farming Union.

Lyon to address German Farming Union.

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