115 News Stories From January 2009

Sat 31st Jan 2009:

Lib Dem budget negotiations continue.

Education system must help children achieve their full potential - Smith.

Fri 30th Jan 2009:

Energy action worth taking - Scott.

Thu 29th Jan 2009:

Major proposals put to First Minister.

First Minister hypocritical over transport promises - McInnes.

Forestry plans met with widespread opposition, drop it now - Hume.

Lib Dems welcome quick Budget timetable.

Kennedy backs campaign to keep vital opt-out for retained fire-fighters.

GDP fall supports Lib Dems' calls for radical budget.

Wed 28th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems vote down SNP budget.

Shop around before you book flights - Scott.

Kennedy launches Bill to deliver clean energy revolution.

Government must do more to support school pupils - Lib Dems.

Deputy First Minister must explain housing shortfall - Finnie.

Still waiting for new economic measures from SNP - Purvis.

Training new dentists must be a priority - Lib Dems.

Don't ignore Edinburgh and Glasgow's housing needs - Finnie.

Lib Dems support calls for public inquiry into C. Diff outbreaks.

Money doesn't grow on trees - Hume.

Scott condemns Salmond’s ‘bombastic’ comments.

Mon 26th Jan 2009:

Darling urged to back SFO investigation.

Kennedy signs book of commitment to victims of holocaust.

Extend zero tolerance of lax handwashing to visitors.

O'Donnell condemns BBC Gaza decision.

Scott calls for RBS investigation.

Sat 24th Jan 2009:

Action needed to tackle root causes of knife crime - Brown.

Fri 23rd Jan 2009:

Concerns remain over flood prevention plans - McArthur.

Radical action needed to support Scottish manufacturing - Purvis.

Lib Dems pile on pressure over Elgin bypass.

Carmichael - Local communities must not be put at risk as a result of unintended consequences.

Carmichael welcomes progress on FAIs.

Scott calls for public sector shareholder pressure on banking bosses.

Lochhead lets down Elgin constituents to keep ministerial job.

Scott demands answers from Lloyds about job losses.

Wed 21st Jan 2009:

Rise in unemployment figures shows need for urgent support for the Fife economy.

Ofcom proposals put future of STV in doubt - Lib Dems.

Housing assistance must go to those most in need - Finnie.

Action needed to improve young peoples' health - Finnie.

Lib Dems step up forest campaign.

Latest jobless figures reinforce need for specific support for the Borders economy.

Scott urges action on new AHS.

MP invites local schools to celebrate Big Ben’s 150th birthday.

Ofcom's announcement raises the prospect of losing regional news - Moore.

Tue 20th Jan 2009:

SNP proposal for Scottish forests will place jobs under threat - Rennie.

Borders politicians launch economic recovery plan.

Government statement on equitable life is too little too late - Rennie.

Effective closure of west coast whitefish fleet must be tackled - McArthur.

FWAG backed into cornor by ministers actions - McArthur.

RBS crash prompts call for enquiry into future of banking.

Government must support those affected by Cambuslang redundancies - Brown.

Deatials needed on drug treatment boost - Brown.

Government must get banks lending.

Mon 19th Jan 2009:

Borders MP Michael Moore calls for a fast-track compensation scheme.

Barrett demads answers from banks after second bailout.

GPs must drive to deliver quality 24-hour care.

Calman can help to fund Forth Crossing - Scott.

Lib Dems reveal increase in SNP spin.

SNP must not bury bad news.

Scott meets ambulance staff and management.

Local installers needed to support central heating.

Crack down on extreme pornography.

Tackle root causes of drug crime.

Radical change needed in Budget.

So much taxpayers money, so little effect.

Fri 16th Jan 2009:

First Minister must call a financial sector jobs taskforce - Purvis.

SNP must abandon freeze on affordable housing.

Variety of alternatives needed for health board elections - Finnie.

Confusion over SRDP funding requests continues - McArthur.

Culloden sees new battle over forestry sell off plans.

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

Thu 15th Jan 2009:

Scott welcomes 'unprecedented' inquiry into ministerial answers.

Alexander concern over SNP's bogus bypass claim.

SNP must deliver better value for money.

First Minister must set the record straight.

Budget fails to support manufacturing.

Forestry Summit calls on government to scrap sell off plans.

Wed 14th Jan 2009:

SNP Budget an insufficient response to economic storm - Purvis.

Moore challenges Government over funding for businesses.

Scott calls on Minister to give go-ahead to couchettes on north boats.

Government must pressure Israel to reduce the number of checkpoints in the West Bank - Rennie.

Scott demands more details about Scottish Inter Faith Council funding.

Mike Moore MP reacts to Emtelle announcement.

Lib Dems support GetFair poverty campaign.

Police interviews highlight need for Public Inquiry at Vale of Leven - Finnie.

Action on repossessions long overdue - Finnie.

SNP’s Budget “woefully inadequate” - Scott.

Action needed to tackle root cause of hate crimes - Lib Dems.

Lifting of Russian fish ban good news for Scottish Industry.

Tue 13th Jan 2009:

Moore hears common message about banks from local businesses.

Defence Minister praises work of Fife Veterans Association.

Carmichael – UK Government must commit to investigating Gaza war crimes.

Euro campaigner George Lyon and Alan Reid MP on the "Save our Forests" campaign.

Lib Dems call for support for DHL employees.

Government housing distinction petty and silly - Finnie.

Fair funding settlement vital for Aberdeen child services.

Questions remain unanswered over hospital infections - Finnie.

Mon 12th Jan 2009:

Lloyds must come clean about job losses.

Making communities safer has to be key priority.

Sat 10th Jan 2009:

SNP Budget "inadequate" response.

Fri 9th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems take bypass campaign to the Glens.

Thu 8th Jan 2009:

Scott reacts to ISA outbreak.

Hume - Is Minister preparing to U-turn on forestry plans?

SNP plans for new prison in turmoil.

Wed 7th Jan 2009:

Budget ball in SNP's court - Rumbles.

Lib Dems hold budget talks with Scottish Government.

Children must be treated as children - Brown.

Finnie calls for mobile phones to be allowed in Scottish hospitals.

Tue 6th Jan 2009:

Lib Dem leader backs local economy plan.

Scott backs campaign against Bishopbriggs prison name.

Fuel poverty risks lives during cold snap.

Mon 5th Jan 2009:

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love said to me, save our real Christmas trees.

Forth Crossing runs risk of being national embarrassment - Purvis.

Trainspotters and passengers stopped using counter-terrorism powers.

Sun 4th Jan 2009:

Lib Dems call for sports facility audit.

Sat 3rd Jan 2009:

No good food should be wasted.

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