152 News Stories From December 2009

Wed 30th Dec 2009:

Government spent £35m on first class rail travel last year says Burstow.

Brown’s New Year message is a reminder of failure says Alexander.

Lib Dems reveal worrying extent of sleeping disorders in Scotland.

Lyon calls for Shetland to be made exception to EID rule.

Tue 29th Dec 2009:

SNP plans threaten thousands of MOD civilian jobs - Carmichael.

5 times more complaints on Scottish forces accommodation than housing associations - Alexander.

Time to hit political reset button says Clegg.

Time to hit political reset button says Clegg in New Year message.

Domestic abuse is a crime - Brown.

Mon 28th Dec 2009:

NHS fraud investigations cost three times more than they recover says Lamb.

255 generals and brigadiers in Army - Rennie.

8 Government departments use Royal Mail competitors - Carmichael.

MOD rental costs up 55% - Rennie.

Stone calls for caution on festive drinking.

Home Office using backdoor criminal records checks to vet its own staff.

Sun 27th Dec 2009:

Cameron thinks fairness is cutting taxes for millionaires says Alexander.

Thu 24th Dec 2009:

Scottish pensioners getting raw deal on winter fuel payments - Alexander.

All parties must back campaign to end dual mandates.

Wed 23rd Dec 2009:

Brown should face Iraq inquiry music says Davey.

Mandelson forcing universities to offer less choice and lower standards.

‘Glamorous’ image of cocaine dangerous says Lamb.

Football fans face Boxing Day travel nightmare says Foster.

Carmichael criticises governments ‘shameful record on child poverty’.

Delays in SRDP funding announcement causing real problems.

Lib Dem Christmas message.

Lib Dems question SNP commitment to emissions targets.

Lib Dems consider legal action to secure leaders' TV debates.

234,000 repairs a year needed to forces’ homes – Rennie.

Brown should face Iraq inquiry music – Edward Davey MP.

Deafening silence from Scottish Government over EID- Lyon.

Tue 22nd Dec 2009:

Time to wrap up excess packaging for good.

Ministers running out of time on EID intentions.

Government must respond to parole board report.

Children’s fitness report reveals Playstation generation says Lamb.

Mon 21st Dec 2009:

Nick Clegg delighted that Leaders Debates will take place in 2010.

Salmond’s grandstanding on leaders’ debates has backfired on the SNP- Carmichael.

BAA decision bad news for passengers says Baker.

Finnie calls for sports summit.

Time to kick the habit on excess packaging - Pringle.

SNP must explain how EU funds will be used to help Scotland's dairy farmers - McArthur.

Lib Dems reveal £1.2 million PR and consultant bill for 2014 games.

Lib Dems reveal SNP's fantasy economics.

Sun 20th Dec 2009:

1,000 children held at detention centres for more than a month says Huhne.

Sat 19th Dec 2009:

Tax bills for thousands of Fife families slashed in half under plans put forward by Lib Dems.

Fri 18th Dec 2009:

Liberal Democrat Leader calls for tuition fees to be scrapped.

COP15 turns into cop out by world leaders - Lyon.

Rumbles welcomes accolade for Aberdeenshire.

Finnie: Inactive Scots are cause for concern.

East Dunbartonshire residents ‘among the most empowered’.

Scale of public borrowing shows lack of leadership from Labour says Cable.

48,000 homes sold to pay for residential care says Lamb.

Carmichael highlights MCA pay during Christmas speech to House of Commons.

Fife school boy has picture chosen for healthy eating calendar.

George Lyon in Copenhagen: Obama's speech not enough.

Obama's speech 'Not enough' - Lyon.

Steep housing cuts are a disaster for Highland families - Lib Dems.

MoD “penny pinching” threatens future of army cadet programme warns Rennie.

Scott challenges Salmond to take action on consultant bonuses.

Urgent action needed to support whitefish fleet - McArthur.

Government must help FlyGlobespan staff - Scott.

Lib Dems challenge Cameron to put his money where his mouth is.

Smith: SNP's commitment to local newspapers is dead in the water.

SNP in devastating blow to Scottish housing.

Swinney must look again at GARL decision - Brown.

Finnie: Annual report shows need for more P.E for children.

Single Scottish police force a thoroughly bad idea - Brown.

Budget must respond to real prospect of lost generation of young people.

Thu 17th Dec 2009:

Uganda should be suspended from Commonwealth says Clegg.

Big numbers no substitute for just climate agreement says Hughes.

Wed 16th Dec 2009:

Youth unemployment figures a sad milestone says Webb.

Fisheries deal is the usual Curate's Egg - McArthur.

Poor lifestyle choices holding Scotland back in fight against cancer - Finnie.

Clear need for review of sex offenders register - Scott.

Tue 15th Dec 2009:

ASA bans ‘misleading’ Twiggy advert says Swinson.

16% fall in Scottish business start-ups says Carmichael.

Gap between rich and poor GCSE pupils shameful says Laws.

Report yet more evidence of defence spending shambles says Harvey.

Mon 14th Dec 2009:

Stalled talks threaten climate justice says Hughes.

Oakeshott challenges Ashcroft to say whether he’s a non-dom.

Sun 13th Dec 2009:

Cameron’s tax plan is a sham says Huhne.

40,000 child alcohol crimes in five years says research by the Lib Dems.

Government’s vetting u-turn long overdue says Laws.

Fri 11th Dec 2009:

Boris must take air pollution responsibility says Hughes.

Scott launches "Fighting for Fivers" campaign.

Rail fare rises to hit pensioners.

Huge delays in domestic violence programmes says Huhne.

Lyon congratulates Ashay Ghai on by-election victory in Bearsden South.

Lib Dems win Bearsden South by-election.

A happy Christmas need not break the bank.

Liberal Democrats Leader Nick Clegg sends best wishes ahead of Chanukah.

Thu 10th Dec 2009:

Liberal Democrats Leader adds support to International Human Rights Day.

Wed 9th Dec 2009:

Government U-turn over taking £15 from poorest families says Teather.

Darling’s PBR fails to come clean with the public says Carmichael.

We needed a national economic plan but got a party manifesto instead.

Tories and Labour trying to kick Calman into the long grass - Brown.

People of Glasgow let down by Laour and SNP - Brown.

Government smothering dissent on Heathrow says Kramer.

Tue 8th Dec 2009:

Leaked text threatens hopes of a fair climate deal says Hughes.

Government must not be caught napping on chances for graduates.

Government must do more for disadvantaged tenants.

Bruce challenges Government on pensioner poverty disgrace.

Outcome of Fisheries Council now more difficult to predict.

Bruce: Copenhagen Conference Must Deliver Comprehensive Climate Change Deal.

Department of Health spends £10m on spin says Lamb.

Lib Dems call for twin track approach in tackling Scotland's drug shame.

Smith demands statement from First Minister on class sizes.

New Commissioner must commit to early visit to Scotland: Lyon.

Mon 7th Dec 2009:

Vince Cable announces Liberal Democrat public sector pay proposals.

Moore secures further concessions on Hawick driving test centre.

Lyon congratulates Newfield Primary School on Christmas card competition win.

Reid - Fight for Inland Waterways safety not over.

Cancers related to alcohol consumption up 50% says Foster.

Heathrow expansion will lose UK billions says Kramer.

Scott demands First Minister's statement on class size controversy.

Sun 6th Dec 2009:

Labour is flying in the face of the spirit of Copenhagen says Hughes.

Lack of clarity in Labour and Tory approaches to banks says Cable.

Sat 5th Dec 2009:

We need urgent action to combat climate crisis says Hughes.

Lyon joins thousands on Wave march in Glasgow.

Fri 4th Dec 2009:

Tories slam the door shut on GARL.

There must be no sting in the tail for west coast fishermen.

Interest rate cut may not be enough to salvage crofting bill.

Businesses need action not blue sky thinking.

Flashmob Against Student Loans Company Incompetence.

‘Clarification needed on EID after MEP comments’ – Lib Dems.

Clarification needed on EID after MEP comments - Lib Dems.

Pay restraint must focus on public sector fat cats says Cable.

Thu 3rd Dec 2009:

Jo Swinson: WRVS shop must not close.

Government plans to police illegal file-sharing are unclear.

Bank cannot hold taxpayer to ransom says Cable.

Ministers Cannot Blame Child Poverty Failings on Recession.

No excuse for care home failures says Lamb.

Bruce marks international disability day in Parliament.

Wed 2nd Dec 2009:

Obama’s military changes necessary but not sufficient says Clegg.

Government should cut ID cards not police says Huhne.

Lib Dems reveal alarming new statistics on repeat alcohol admissions to hospitals.

Lloyds and Labour were wrong about HBOS.

Call for clarification on double jeopardy welcome.

Scott demands a fresh start for education.

Government must take children in care report seriously.

Malcolm Bruce MP - post office banking plans are too little too late for many rural communities.

Bruce calls on PM to tackle UK flooding crisis.

Moore Presses Minister on Future of Borders Fishing Communities.

Action needed to cap fat cat public sector pensions says Webb.

Tue 1st Dec 2009:

Have your say on Glasgow Airport noise.

Lyon accuses EU Commission of double standards over EID.

MacAskill reveals flawed logic behind controversial Megrahi visit.

Scottish Funding Council needs to help more students get college places.

Moore Congratulates Staff and Pupils at New Lauder Primary.

Latest figures show that SNP jumped the gun on police numbers.

Time for a fresh start in education.

“Government complacency on Scotland’s economy as depressing as it is predictable says Rennie.

Scottish Ministers must be vigilant and engaged in key fish talks.

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