“I would have thought the Scottish Government would have tried to iron some of these crucial matters before they set the date for the new force to begin operations."
Latest news from the Scottish Liberal Democrats
The latest news for the Scottish Liberal Democrats will be be posted on this page to keep you up to date with our news.
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SNP failing to deal with key issues over police centralisation
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Call for clarity over Borders rail
“The SNP have already wasted time and money in an abandoned procurement process before turning the project over to Network Rail."
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No need for referendum 'go slow'
"Both Governments should work through the issues we don’t agree on and produce a referendum that is legal, fair and decisive."
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Disappointment at Ryanair decision
“It is hugely disappointing that Ryanair has decided to cut five routes from Edinburgh. This is bad news for tourism, business and of course passenger choice."
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College mergers are politically motivated
"the Education Secretary is hell-bent on grabbing as much control as he can over Scotland’s colleges"
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Questions remain over single police force plans
“Scottish Liberal Democrats have consistently argued against the creation of a single national police force. This move will be bad news for locally accountable, community policing."
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Concern over rise in gastric band operations
“Scotland’s battle with the bulge is well known, but going under the knife for fat-busting surgery should always be a last resort."
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Partnership needed to tackle unemployment
"Joint action to promote the £1billion UK youth contract to create jobs and training opportunities through subsidised wages is essential."
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Housing sector must be built on protecting vulnerable
“Liberal Democrats are proud of our pivotal role in establishing the 2012 homelessness target. The Scottish Government must do all it can to meet this hugely important target by the end of this year."
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Useful start to referendum discussions
“It is in everyone’s interests that both of Scotland’s governments work together to agree a referendum that is legal, fair and decisive."
Making A Difference
Cut tax for those who need it
Thousands of Scots on low and middle incomes are now benefiting from a cut in income tax of
£200 thanks to the efforts of Liberal Democrats in the UK Government.
Pension increase guaranteed
So many pensioners find it difficult to make ends meet with rising heating and food prices.
That’s why the Liberal Democrats in the UK Government have delivered a guaranteed decent
increase in the state pension every year – up £4.50 a week this year.
No child detention
For ten years the children of families looking for refuge in Scotland were detained for
months on end at special jail at Dungavel in Lanarkshire. But thanks to the efforts of
Liberal Democrats in the UK Government this unacceptable practice has been stopped.
Councillor Contact Information
If you would like to discuss any issues or have a question you would like to discuss with one of our councillors you can find their contact information below.
Andrew Chamberlain
Kilwinning Ward
Ruby Kirkwood
Irvine East
Can we help you?
Our team of local members are always working to improve the areas we live in though-out Ayrshire. So if you have a problem you think we can help with please let us know.
