15 Most Recent Stories From British Liberal Democrat News

Tue 2nd Dec 2008:

Nick Clegg: What should be in the Queen's Speech.

In an exclusive video, Nick Clegg talks about what should be in this year's Queen's Speech following the disappointment of the Pre-Budget Report. Visit the film on YouTube to rate it and leave your comments.

Clegg: Join me this Saturday at the National Climate Change March.

In these troubled economic times many politicians are all too willing to forget about crucial environmental issues. Our party is standing firm on our principles. In Parliament Square, London on the afternoon of Saturday December 6th I'll be speaking at the National Climate Change March to make it clear that the Liberal Democrats remain the only mainstream party willing to take the tough choices to safeguard our environment. Liberal Youth along with elected Liberal Democrats from across the country are going to be leading the Liberal Democrat contingent on the march. They are meeting at 11.30am at Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. I know that many Liberal Democrat members are already planning on going to this important event. I hope that you can make it too. We want as many Liberal Democrats on the march as possible in order to demonstrate clearly our dedication to the environmental cause. At Westminster we have been leading the way on strengthening the Government's Climate Change Bill and Energy Bill. On climate change we tabled the successful amendment to increase the target for CO2 cuts by 2050 from 60% to 80%, and helped to ensure that international aviation and shipping emissions are reflected in the targets. We also backed successful amendments to the Energy Bill to bring in a system of 'feed-in tariffs' where individuals and communities will get a guaranteed price for the renewable energy they generate. Without Liberal Democrat pressure in the Commons and the Lords, it is unlikely that any of these changes would have been made. We must keep up that pressure to ensure that the environment remains right at the top of the political agenda. This march is a chance to do that. Best wishes, Nick Clegg MP Leader of the Liberal Democrats    

Scott welcomes accelerated hearing for Merger Action Group.

Commenting on reports that the Merger Action Group appealing against the proposed takeover of HBOS will make its case to the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Wednesday, Tavish Scott, leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

No quick fix for Scotland's poverty problems - Finnie.

Liberal Democrats Communities spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP has expressed concern at statistics showing Scotland has consistently ranked as one of the poorest areas in Britain over the past forty years.

Scott attacks SNP spin on marine energy funding.

Commenting ahead of the launch of the Saltire Prize, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland Tavish Scott said:

Plans for GP Christmas cover miss the point- Finnie.

Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP has raised concerns over the SNP Government's failure to engage constructively with the BMA over the provision of 24 hour care all year round.

Brown reveals that existing alcohol laws are ignored.

Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Robert Brown has revealed that existing legislation to crackdown on underage and irresponsible drinking is being ignored.

Finnie backs petition for public inquiry into C. Diff.

Commenting as the families of hospital patients who died as a result of Clostridium Difficile outbreaks in the Vale of Leven hospital launch a petition calling for an immediate Public Inquiry, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP said:

Scott welcomes legal challenge to HBOS takeover.

Commenting on the announcement that a last-minute legal challenge to Lloyd’s takeover of HBOS has been lodged, Tavish Scott, leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland said:

Finnie urges action on care service report.

Commenting on the results of a report into the new grading system for care services, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP said:

McInnes calls for rail funds to benefit all of Scotland.

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Alison McInnes has written to the Scottish Government urging Ministers to use some of the franchise return funds to improve rail services outside the central belt, which has recently benefited from Government help.

Burnham laments "regrettably inadequate" progress on child poverty.

Eleanor Burnham, Welsh Liberal Democrat AM for North Wales has urged the Welsh Assembly Government to heed the comments of the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Keith Towler, who believes that progress in putting child poverty policies into practice in Wales has been "regrettably inadequate".

Foundation Phase Mark II?

Kirsty Williams AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education, has warned that the Assembly Government's Proposed Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2008 is in danger of becoming Foundation Phase Fiasco Round II; with huge concerns over the implementation and finances of the proposals.

Calman must be bold on Barnett - Williams.

Commenting on the Calman Commission's first interim report on Scottish devolution, which includes discussion of the fairness of the Barnett Formula, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Roger Williams MP said:

Mon 1st Dec 2008:

Scott marks St Andrew’s Day.

Commenting ahead of St Andrew’s Day, Tavish Scott, leader of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland has marked St Andrew’s Day by calling for a real home rule settlement for Scotland.

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