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Liberal Democrats Archive
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Benefits to be slashed?
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsThe Coalition refuses to end speculation that the Winter Fuel Allowance and Child Benefit could be hit as it targets huge savings within the welfare bill. Watch my lead report here: -
Budget “Overkill”?
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsLabour accuses the Coalition of going too far with their ‘tax and axe’ budget. They demand the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander apologise during a visit to Holyrood for what they call ”the most regressive budget in a generation”. Watch my live report... -
“Brutal” budget cuts ahead
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Secretary Michael Moore warns MSPs at Holyrood tough times lie ahead. Watch my live report at 11mins 59secs: -
4 Days To Go: TV debate dominates campaigning
Posted on May 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe parties turn their focus to the last Scottish leaders’ debate before polling day. Watch my report here: -
The Economy: Parties Clash Over Cuts
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsAlex Salmond says the cuts outlined by the UK parties are the “tip of the iceberg”. Watch my report at 4mins 20secs: -
Nick Clegg’s visit to Scotland and the SNP’s court challenge
Posted on April 26, 2010 | No CommentsThe Lib Dem leader says his party is in a “bare knuckle” fight with Labour in Scotland. Meanwhile, the SNP confirm they will launch their court challenge to the BBC’s leaders’ debate tomorrow morning. Watch my report here: -
Who won the Scottish leaders’ debate?
Posted on April 25, 2010 | No CommentsMy verdict of Alex Salmond, Jim Murphy, David Mundell and Alistair Carmichael. Read my blog here: -
Your guide to tonight’s TV leaders’ debate
Posted on April 15, 2010 | No CommentsAs Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg prepare for the first such debate in UK political history – find out what to expect: Read my blog: -
Day 1: the campaign trail
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsGordon Brown confirms the General Election will be on May 6. As the Scottish parties hit the campaign trail the Tories are battered by a tree, Alex Salmond goes bowling, Tavish Scott confuses a baby girl for a boy and Jim Murphy goes door knocking... -
Pressure grows on Nicola Sturgeon to quit
Posted on February 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe fate of the Deputy First Minister dominates a stormy First Minister’s Questions. Watch my lead report here: -
MSPs Pass Budget for 2010
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Ministers secure a majority at Holyrood after handing out spending concessions. Watch my lead report here: -
Budget Build-Up
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsWill the Scottish Government get the budget passed?


