Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy - Hughes New!

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

 Simon Hughes addressing audience (photography: Simon Rix - www.simonrix.com)

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

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Hugh O’Donnell, Liberal Democrat MSP for Central Scotland next week becomes the first MSP to volunteer in VSO’s new Scottish Parliament Volunteering Scheme. Mr O’Donnell will spend ten days helping the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) which lobbies for the rights of people with disabilities.

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

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting on the report of Scotland's Independent Budget Review panel, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Jeremy Purvis said:

Lib Dem Councillors welcome review to tackle binge drinking and cut price beer New!

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Cllr Sallyanne Smith, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Licensing, this week welcomed the review of the last Labour Government's Licensing laws. As part of the review Bedford Borough Council is one of a select group of Councils being consulted by the Government. The proposals include new powers to give local people a stronger say when licenses are applied for, increases in fees and charges for late night licenses that will help pay for enforcement and extra Police patrols and plans for a clamp down on under age drinking and below cost sale of alcohol.

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