168 News Stories From April 2009

Thu 30th Apr 2009:

Scott challenges Salmond to explain teacher cuts.

News: Clegg: Iraq disaster will cast long shadow over Afghan mission.

Moore hails historic victory for Gurkhas.

Clegg: Iraq disaster will cast long shadow over Afghan mission.

Borders MP: Pensioners must not be ignored as economic downturn bites.

Lib Dems call for support for drivers in remote, rural areas.

Lib Dems lead attack on broken education promises.

News: Government defeated on Liberal Democrat motion on Gurkha rights.

News: Government must step up efforts to end violence in Sri Lanka.

Government defeated on Liberal Democrat motion on Gurkha rights.

Wed 29th Apr 2009:

Government must step up efforts to end violence in Sri Lanka.

News: PMQs: Those who risk their lives for Britain have the right to live in Britain, says Clegg.

PMQs: Those who risk their lives for Britain have the right to live in Britain, says Clegg.

Carmichael slams Home Office plans to introduce passport checks on island ferries.

Moore: Scottish Firms Losing Race for Olympic Contracts.

Retained Fire-fighters to keep Working Time Opt-out – McInnes.

Scott & Reid step up freshwater safety campaign.

Tue 28th Apr 2009:

Rennie backs Fife and Longannet for energy centre of excellence.

Rennie calls on council to make support for reservists “official”.

Lib Dems reveal SNP's complacency about local food.

Passport to the isles, or the Bass Rock? - Brown.

Retained Fire-Fighters safe from harm as EU Working Time negotiations collapse.

Working time opt-out good news for Scotland’s fire services - Carmichael.

Moore Welcomes Changes to Inquest Procedure.

Lib Dems reveal SNP’S complacency about local food.

Moore backs NFU's call for compromise over sheep ID tags.

Lib Dems make case for abolishing right-to-buy.

Student leaders and opposition parties unite to give "wake up call" to Scottish Government.

MSPs should lead by example in Walk to Work week - McInnes.

Mon 27th Apr 2009:

Two races in two days for Jo.

Reid hits out at shocking budget deficit.

Reid calls for urgent review at Faslane following nuclear leaks.

Reid calls for Islands & Peninsulas not in RET pilot to get Government support.

Fri 24th Apr 2009:

News: Clegg: Government turning its back on brave Gurkhas.

Clegg: Government turning its back on brave Gurkhas.

Lib Dems celebrate two by-election victories.

Lib Dems win Inverness by-election.

PMQs: Government must target investment to create jobs today.

News: Huhne: People caught selling alcohol to children let off lightly.

Investment in bee health research must include Scotland.

Huhne: People caught selling alcohol to children let off lightly.

A century on, gender inequality persists.

Parents and children badly let down by Labour in Glasgow - Lib Dems.

2014 Games must leave health legacy for future generations - Finnie.

SNP must explain VAT vote - Scott.

EU fisheries policy needs to be radically decentralised.

Thu 23rd Apr 2009:

Give Parliament the opportunity to vote on Britain’s nuclear future - Rennie.

Campbell calls on government to do more to prevent silent phone calls.

McArthur recommends Radon Gas surveys for Orkney homes.

Carmichael – “vital for local fire cover that Ministers maintain pressure overworking time directive”.

Lib Dems committed to green energy future for Scotland - McInnes.

No more delay on Public Inquiry - Finnie.

Scottish veterans deserve better - Rennie.

Redevelopment of Dalmarnock station vital for West of Scotland transport - Brown.

SNP can no longer wrap themselves in flag over whisky industry - Brown.

End to rip-off texts further good news for Scots holidaymakers .

Wed 22nd Apr 2009:

Micromanagement of fisheries must end - McArthur.

McArthur shares concerns over the future of LFASS.

Carmichael comments on ‘disappointing and desperate’ Budget.

Budget fails to deliver for the Borders - Moore.

Menzies Campbell comments on Labour's “cross-your-fingers” Budget.

News: Lib Dem MPs call for Government to provide greater support for armed forces veterans.

MP criticises Chancellor for failure on Forth Crossing funding.

Budget decision gives Longannet chance to be Scotland's green power house.

Lib Dem MPs call for Government to provide greater support for armed forces veterans.

News: PMQs: Government must target investment to create jobs today.

News: Budget 2009: Pick and mix Budget fails on all counts.

Budget 2009.

Budget 2009: Pick and mix Budget fails on all counts.

Tue 21st Apr 2009:

Scotland must not be an afterthought in high-speed rail plans - McInnes.

Investment bank announcement dismissed as re-branding exercise.

Scott joins campaign to keep Stockbridge local.

Knife must not fall on Scottish fishing fleet - McArthur.

PM must appear before DBS inquiry.

This week's key fishing talks highlight urgent need for national debate - Moore.

Moore sets out markers for Chancellor in tomorrow’s Budget.

Lib Dems Demand Tax Cut for Thousands on Low and Middle Incomes in South Edinburgh.

Lib Dems cut taxes for thousands of Fifers.

Mon 20th Apr 2009:

YouTube inquiry does not go far enough - Swinson.

Quality more important than records for central heating jobs in rural areas - McArthur.

Ministers still failing to get balance right on alcohol and drug services - Finnie.

Ministers still failing to get balance right on alcohol and drug services - Finnie.

Liberal Democrats will cut people's income tax bill by £700 - Scott.

News: Liberal Democrats will cut people’s income tax bill by £700.

Liberal Democrats will cut people’s income tax bill by £700.

Liberal Democrats will cut people’s income tax bill by £700 - Clegg.

Reid calls on Transport Secretary to suspend the introduction of new motorcycle tests.

Sun 19th Apr 2009:

Alcohol not way of life but way into strife for young people - Brown.

Sat 18th Apr 2009:

New slogan but no substance from SNP - Scott.

Fri 17th Apr 2009:

News: Huhne: RIPA review proves snoopers’ charter got out of hand.

Huhne: RIPA review proves snoopers’ charter got out of hand.

McArthur: SNP promise on fossil fuel levy 600 days overdue.

Thu 16th Apr 2009:

Tributes to Clement Freud.

News: Huhne: Police should not have been involved in Home Office leaks inquiry.

Huhne: Police should not have been involved in Home Office leaks inquiry.

Police should not have been involved in Home Office leaks inquiry - Huhne.

A roadmap for 2011 as European Year of Volunteering.

Wed 15th Apr 2009:

SNP must not be complacent with Forth Road Bridge.

Child health checks must be part of structured examinations.

Efficient drug use in NHS vital.

No new nuclear power for Scotland.

No flag waving for UK cabinet meeting in Scotland.

PM and FM must put the boxing gloves down.

News: Hughes: New nuclear power stations a colossal mistake.

Expert right to condemn DNA database - Huhne.

Hughes: New nuclear power stations a colossal mistake.

New nuclear power stations a colossal mistake - Hughes.

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe celebrates "European Civil Liberties Day" .

Tue 14th Apr 2009:

News: Docking alcoholics’ benefits fundamentally inhumane - Webb.

Docking alcoholics’ benefits fundamentally inhumane - Webb.

Who is responsible for freshwater rescue?

G20 death investigation characterised by inaccurate statements - Howarth.

Lib Dems urge action to boost number of homes for rent.

Mon 13th Apr 2009:

Recession hitting semi-rural areas too.

Support for tourist industry vital in homecoming year.

Sun 12th Apr 2009:

Tory call for cross border offender management undermined.

Fri 10th Apr 2009:

Menzies Campbell still questions Blair's judgement over Iraq.

Campbell and Smith call on NTS “Not to be hasty” in closure plan.

Campbell comments on RAF Leuchars Tornado reduction.

Reform Scotland report playbook for privatisation.

MacAskill's charm offensive undermined.

NHS dentistry crisis shameful - Lamb.

Thu 9th Apr 2009:

Bluetongue precaution - Stranraer cattle must be removed.

Jo backs Team Jac!

Swinson urges NSCJA to stick with Low Moss name.

News: Lamb: Anaphylactic shock cases double in a decade.

Lamb: Anaphylactic shock cases double in a decade.

HMP Anarchy: Is no one in charge?

Wed 8th Apr 2009:

Suspension of Rural Priorities Scheme will only intensify anger.

SNP jump gun on MRSA screening programme - Finnie.

Ministers must not turn a blind eye to repossessions crisis - Finnie.

Purvis reveals serious failings in veterans' housing.

News: Howarth: Full-scale criminal investigation into G20 protest death needed.

Finnie disappointed by condition of Helensburgh beach.

Howarth: Full-scale criminal investigation into G20 protest death needed.

Tue 7th Apr 2009:

News: Browne: Wasteful VAT cut only benefiting the rich.

Salmond has sold Scotch whisky up the Yangtze River - Rumbles.

Scottish Government must act to prevent irreperable damage to RBS - Purvis.

Browne: Wasteful VAT cut only benefiting the rich.

Purvis welcomes SNP engagement with Calman Commission.

Mon 6th Apr 2009:

Scottish Gas Networks disruption to Oban town centre - Reid.

Finnie - Full Public Inquiry required over boundary issue.

News: Lamb: 175,000 tooth extractions under general anaesthetic.

Reid to meet Chief Fire Officer following Loch Awe tragedy.

Lamb: 175,000 tooth extractions under general anaesthetic.

Sun 5th Apr 2009:

SNP have failed to do sums on student support - O'Donnell.

Sat 4th Apr 2009:

Rumbles: Immediate threat to forensic lab lifted.

Fri 3rd Apr 2009:

Scottish Prison Service stalling over public meeting.

Save Wyndford's 2 Primary Schools - Katy Gordon.

Independent review set for NHS Dumfries and Galloway plans.

RBS must show leadership on lending - Scott.

FSA report into the Dunfermline must be made public for lessons to be learned - Rennie.

Quick fix approach to antisocial behaviour doesn't work - Brown.

Scott expresses sympathy for the families of those lost in helicopter crash.

Thu 2nd Apr 2009:

How many more people have to lose their jobs before Ministers take action?

Cirriculum for excellence needs more than warm words.

Finnie condemns cavalier attitude to patient confidentiality.

‘Warm homes bill’ blocked by the Government.

SFT has caused paralysis in Scottish construction - Purvis.

Nationwide committed to financial sector jobs task force meeting - Tolson.

Greater support needed for victims of human trafficking - Brown.

MaArthur welcomes result of lobbying on rural priorities funding.

MEP urges caution over increasing exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Wed 1st Apr 2009:

News: PMQs: Clegg demands that leadership start at home.

PMQs: Clegg demands that leadership start at home.

Questions remain over future of Thurso vet lab - Lib Dems.

Brown urges national effort to stamp out racism.

Internet companies must do more to protect personal information .

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