208 News Stories From February 2010

Sun 28th Feb 2010:

Cameron will not deliver on fairness says Huhne.

Lib Dems will vote against decrease in pension payments.

Fri 26th Feb 2010:

Tories challenged to end control orders hypocrisy says Huhne.

Growth figures welcome but British economy is still weak says Cable.

Serious questions for Jack Straw over judge’s torture criticism says Davey.

Liberal Democrats are challengers at General Election.

Lib Dems condemn confusing referendum questions.

Government responds to Lib Dem calls for college funding.

O'Donnell: GTC Scotland must remain independent.

LD2010 Issue Two: Nick Clegg addresses voter apathy in online Q & A.

Thu 25th Feb 2010:

Migration system mismanaged for decades says Huhne.

CAP critical in securing future food supply.

Part nationalised banks are for lending, not bonuses.

Lib Dems challenge SNP to tackle quango bonuses.

Concerns over Curriculum for Excellence.

Taser use must be properly controlled.

Nick Clegg addresses voter apathy by answering your questions.

SNP has its priorities badly wrong.

Part nationalised banks are for lending, not bonuses says Cable.

Scottish Ministers are failing on European funds for the South of Scotland.

Carmichael calls on government to rectify unfair feed-in-tariff rates.

Energy companies out of control says Hughes.

Labour’s spending on green jobs just 20% of what was promised.

Wed 24th Feb 2010:

If Brown believed in fairness he would stop RBS bonuses says Carmichael.

Osborne is out of his depth says Cable.

Mid-Staffordshire hospital a disgrace says Lamb.

Energy firms should publish their profits on fuel bills says Hughes.

Sturgeon statement turns the spotlight on First Minister.

Brown: The SNP dodge key decisions that they need to take.

Climate Committee advice highlights need for ambitious policies.

SNP Government ignoring economic warnings.

Seeting up new quangos perverse response to Audit Scotland report.

Local residents must continue to be involved in children's hearings.

Slashing NHS staff and services would be devastating says Lamb.

Lyon to back Scottish fishermen in key CFP vote.

Tue 23rd Feb 2010:

IMF study backs Liberal Democrat position says Cable.

Carmichael tables amendments to end MP-MSP dual mandates.

Support farm apprenticeships through rural payments reform says Farron.

Lyon meets Highland Council Convenor in Brussels at new Rural Committee.

Government must realise that Scotland does not have a never ending supply of hospital beds.

Priortiy must be to stop knife carrying in the first place.

Sturgeon has serious questions to answer.

Government must prepare for liver disease surge.

Literacy and numeracy shouldbe key priorities: Lib Dems.

Lib Dems urge Education Secretary to devolve more powers to parents.

Vince Cable sets out the Liberal Democrat plan for the banking sector.

Borders servicemen and women set to miss out on election.

By-elections should be held at convenience of the public, not parties – Carmichael.

Mon 22nd Feb 2010:

Ending early release does nothing to address reoffending rate says Howarth.

Battered bobbies miss 80,000 working days says Huhne.

By-elections should be held at convenience of the public, not parties – Carmichael.

Scott: curriculum for excellence could be a perfect educational storm.

Scott: unbelievable Tory plans direct from the square mile.

Capping subjects for short term gain might bring long term pain – O’Donnell.

Rumbles: SNP plans look like a political fix.

Scotland must climb out of obesity hole - Scott.

Nick Clegg sets out respite for carers guarantee.

Penalties must be applied in proportionate manner - Lyon.

Penalties must be applied in proportionate manner - Lyon.

Jim Hume MSP launches next stage of community hospital campaign.

Unemployment rising again in East Dunbartonshire.

Sun 21st Feb 2010:

MoD spent £16m on domestic flights says Hughes.

Scott: Curriculum for excellence could be a perfect educational storm.

Scott: Unbelievable Tory plans direct from the square mile.

Crunch Time for Scotland’s Rock Archive.

Osborne's shares plan is an attempt to buy votes says Cable.

Sat 20th Feb 2010:

Clegg: Brown has not delivered on fairness and does not deserve a future.

Voters' message to Labour will begin with an 'F'- Carmichael.

Fri 19th Feb 2010:

Allegations of UK torture complicity reaching crisis point says Davey.

Brown calls for changes to criminal justice bill.

Brown welcomes intervention by most senior police officer.

Carmichael Backs Calls for EID Amnesty.

Thu 18th Feb 2010:

Government should not pander to homophobia says David Laws.

Brown boasts on wind power ring hollow says Hughes.

Brown: SPT must comply with expenses investigation.

Smith: SNP must listen to education experts.

ONS figures underline importance of a credible plan to tackle the deficit.

LD2010 Issue One: Question Vince Cable on economic policy.

Wed 17th Feb 2010:

McInnes: SNP funding settlement means difficult choices for all local governments.

Brown condems puerile playground politics.

SNP wasting money on Quango spin doctor – Purvis.

Rising unemployment shows Labour has let down Scotland says Carmichael.

Long-term jobless figures are Labour’s dreaded landmark says Webb.

Bruce urges local primary schools to help get the community online.

Rising unemployment shows Labour has let down Scotland – Carmichael.

Lyon to discuss EID penalty moratorium with Agriculture Coordinators.

Tue 16th Feb 2010:

Nick Clegg: MPs must not profit from second homes.

Ministers playing down effects of underemployment says Webb.

Alison McInnes Pays Tribute to Professor Mike Pittilo MBE.

Stephen pays tribute to Professor Mike Pittilo.

Finnie praises NHS staff but says postcode lottery must stop.

Inflation rise shows we are still in uncertain times says Cable.

Hospitals not keeping patients safe says Lamb.

Bruce backs National Wear Red day for British Heart Foundation.

Mon 15th Feb 2010:

Tories abandon environment as a priority.

Banks must make good on commitment to increase lending says Cable.

Action on bank lending required urgently says Rennie.

Murphy an apologist for inhumane asylum system – Carmichael.

Tories abandon environment as a priority.

MP calls for greater rail electrification towards North East.

Finnie condemns alcohol industry's labelling failure.

Brown: HMP Low Moss not the silver bullet for overcrowding.

Tories should join us in the real world says Alexander.

Rennie backs bus announcement campaign.

Moore Backs Fairtrade Fortnight.

Western Isles Council Cuts.

Sun 14th Feb 2010:

Tory schools plans deeply flawed says Laws.

Tory schools plans deeply flawed says Laws.

Sat 13th Feb 2010:

Liberal Democrat Leader sends best wishes ahead of Chinese New Year.

Fri 12th Feb 2010:

Knowledge of British complicity in torture likely at top of Government.

MORE FOCUS ON EXERCISE AS THE WINTER OLYMPICS KICKS OFF - FINNIE.

European Commission rules unnecessarily complex.

Shot across bow of EU Commission after fish quota error - Lyon.

Liberal Democrats launch plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets.

Thu 11th Feb 2010:

Lib Dems win campaign for advance notice of electricity & gas price changes.

Repossession figures show Labour failing those suffering most says Teather.

Rumbles: SNP still don't know what to say on independence.

Rumbles: Conservatives' unbelievable u-turn.

First Minister needs to draw a judgement line.

Lyon votes against one way transfer of financial transactions to US authorities.

Liberal Democrats launch green jobs manifesto pledge.

Wed 10th Feb 2010:

British economy is in a weak position says Cable.

Government must answer whether ministers were complicit in torture.

Minister doesn't have Curriculum for Excellence details.

Government ignoring higher rate bills for Scottish Businesses.

Tough talk on Kraft takeover melted away says Cable.

Hume: Government Pledge must be kept.

Sheffield to host Liberal Democrat Conference.

McInnes welcomes Air routes expansion.

Sentencing should be in the hands of Judges.

Tue 9th Feb 2010:

FSA has an important role to play says Cable.

Labour’s promises to elderly on care are irresponsible says Lamb.

£1bn lost through benefits error staggeringly unfair says Webb.

Brown demands Government response to sentencing figures.

Unclear what GPs are offering on out of hours care.

Government must respond to housing warning.

Enforcement key to animal transport rules - Lyon.

Enforcement key to animal transport rules - Lyon.

Carmichael thanked for pledging to do his bit for the British Armed Forces.

Carmichael comments ahead of Parliamentary debate on fuel prices in the Isles.

McArthur welcomes reluctant rethink on bull hire scheme.

Mon 8th Feb 2010:

£63bn PFI bill for the NHS says Lamb.

Tories put neo-con ideology above national interest on defence said Harvey.

Government must respond to student figures.

Quango reform is food for thought.

Brown and Cameron are the real roadblocks to reform says Clegg.

Free theatre tickets scheme is an absolute shambles says Foster.

Scotland could be winner from flat-rate funding - Lyon.

Tasers are policy decision which should be debated by Parliament.

Finnie calls for more medical provision in the community.

Alcohol no subject for publicity stunt politics.

SNP spends money on flags as health boards consider cutting back on beds to save money.

Scotland could be winner from flat-rate funding - Lyon.

3 Questions for Jack Straw at Iraq Inquiry says Davey.

Sun 7th Feb 2010:

Electoral Reform Bill must give voters real choice says Howarth.

Brown's care proposals likely a pre-election bribe says Lamb.

Fri 5th Feb 2010:

Government emissions up 6.25% in 2008 says Hughes.

MPs facing criminal charges must not hide behind Parliamentary privilege.

Government still failing to get banks lending to sound businesses says Thurso.

Government still failing to get banks lending to sound businesses.

Don Foster launches 'The Power of Creativity'.

Thu 4th Feb 2010:

Government attempts to bypass courts over terrorist assets unacceptable says Cable.

Government attempts to bypass courts over terrorist assets unacceptable.

Lib Dems welcome Marine Bill.

Fairness the key in CAP reform - Lyon.

First Minister ignores Taser threat.

Carmichael – Government plans for feed-in tariffs lacks ambition.

Lyon to highlight threat to Scotland's LFA areas.

Lyon to highlight threat to Scotland's LFA areas.

Out-of-hours care must be reformed says Lamb.

Liberal Democrats launch General Election plans on policing.

Wed 3rd Feb 2010:

Half of Labour’s Criminal Justice laws not fully implemented says Huhne.

Cutting spending should be based on economic indicators says Cable.

Tories should think of policies, not fiddle figures says Huhne.

Housing report reveals shameful waiting lists under Labour says Teather.

Jo Swinson meets PM to discuss terrorist threat.

Community hospital closures suspended.

Brown urges Government not to slam the door on GARL.

Lib Dems secure budget concessions for businesses, post offices and young people.

SNP has its priorities wrong on free prescriptions.

Rural petrol stations need our support.

Worrying derailment investigation.

Need for Action on Bank Lending As Pressing As Ever.

Government has let down children under five says Lamb.

Tue 2nd Feb 2010:

Brown must explain failure to act to stop Iraq war says Davey.

RBS bosses on another planet over bonuses says Carmichael.

Only the Liberal Democrats promise real choice on electoral reform says Huhne.

Osborne’s benchmarks are motherhood and apple pie politics says Cable.

SNP must respond to Lib Dem Budget calls.

Tories have no credibility over pay bill.

Lib Dem MSPs campaigning for Fred Mackintosh in Edinburgh South.

C. diff inquiry should look at drug prescribing.

Capital budget letter has simply caused more confusion.

McInnes reveals consolation prize for Forth Bridge contractors.

Liberal Democrats will fight for proportional representation says Huhne.

Mon 1st Feb 2010:

Government finally sees the light over non-doms says Lord Oakeshott.

Government recklessly endangered lives of UK forces says Harvey.

Labour and Tories both confused and contradictory on economy says Cable.

Labour’s feed-in tariff plans too little too late says Hughes.

BAA deliver damning indictment of Government's handling of GARL.

C. diff inquiry too narrow.

More help for small businesses.

Liberal Democrats pledge smaller class sizes to break education inequality.

Nick Clegg pledges to give every child a fair start in life.

Shelter report highlights Labour failure on housing says Teather.

New Edinburgh South candidate won't help Labour.

Performance gap between the poorest pupils widens across the country says Laws.

Cut class sizes for a fair start for children.

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