20 Most Recent News Stories

Gray must make clear whether he backs or sacks Anne Moffat New!

Thu 11th Mar 2010

Responding to the NEC's decision to allow the East Lothian Labour Party to vote on Anne Moffat's future, Stuart Ritchie, Liberal Democrat Candidate for East Lothian has called on the MSP for East Lothian to say whether he will be voting to back or sack Anne Moffat.

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SNP offer no help for East Lothian businesses facing large increases in rates New!

Wed 10th Mar 2010

East Lothian businesses will face an unfair disadvantage compared to those in Berwick from 1st April when they are faced with large increases in non domestic rates bills, while Berwick businesses will see their increases phased in over 5 years, according to Stuart Ritchie, East Lothian Liberal Democrat Candidate for Westminster.

Jim Hume MSP and Stuart Ritchie at Haddington Farmers Market (photography: Stuart Ritchie)

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MSP CALLS A HALT TO CLOSURE OF COMBINED CADET FORCE AT KNOX ACADEMY New!

Mon 8th Mar 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has given his support to the fight to save the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at Knox Academy, the only Combined Cadet Force left at a Scottish State Secondary School.

Read "MSP CALLS A HALT TO CLOSURE OF COMBINED CADET FORCE AT KNOX ACADEMY " in full.

Hume: CAP CRITICAL IN SECURING FUTURE FOOD SUPPLY

Mon 1st Mar 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and the Party's Rural Affairs spokesperson, today took part in a Scottish Parliamentary debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) during which he underlined the critical need for retention of CAP in securing our future food supply.

Read "Hume: CAP CRITICAL IN SECURING FUTURE FOOD SUPPLY" in full.

Hume: SCOTTISH MINISTERS ARE FAILING ON EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND

Sun 28th Feb 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, recently tackled Enterprise Minister Jim Mather MSP on the lack of action in bringing European funds into the South of Scotland to assist small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) who are struggling during the recession.

Read "Hume: SCOTTISH MINISTERS ARE FAILING ON EUROPEAN FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND" in full.

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

Thu 4th Feb 2010

Tavish Scott, Lib Dem Leader, wrote to party members:

Tavish Scott MSP (photography: Graeme Littlejohn)

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Recession leads to 150% rise in long term youth unemployment

Wed 27th Jan 2010

This economic downturn has hit many people hard. Unemployment in East Lothian has increased by over 800 in the last year according to the latest figures.

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LOCAL NEWSPAPERS REQUIRE COMMITMENT FROM SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SAYS HUME

Tue 26th Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland has today warned that local newspapers could be denied a valuable chunk of income if a plan by the Scottish Government to publish public notices online goes ahead.

Read "LOCAL NEWSPAPERS REQUIRE COMMITMENT FROM SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SAYS HUME" in full.

Response to Labour attempts to deselect East Lothian MP

Sun 24th Jan 2010

Responding to the news that East Lothian Labour Party have passed a vote of no confidence in Anne Moffat MP, Stuart Ritchie, East Lothian Liberal Democrat Candidate said:

Read "Response to Labour attempts to deselect East Lothian MP" in full.

Lib Dems pledge to make Britain a fairer place

Thu 21st Jan 2010

Recently the various political parties have been laying out their policies ahead of the forthcoming General Election. The Liberal Democrats have pledged to make Britain a fairer place and this should be the test of all policies put before the people of East Lothian.

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HOME INSULATION SCHEME MUST BE EXTENDED TO THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND SAYS HUME

Thu 21st Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson, has again made a call for the Home Insulation Scheme to be extended to the South of Scotland.

Read "HOME INSULATION SCHEME MUST BE EXTENDED TO THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND SAYS HUME" in full.

Hume: LOCAL NEWSPAPERS REQUIRE COMMITMENT FROM SCOTTISH MINISTERS

Fri 15th Jan 2010

Jim Hume MSP, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today said that local newspapers could be denied a valuable chunk of income if a plan by the Scottish Government to publish public notices online goes ahead.

Read "Hume: LOCAL NEWSPAPERS REQUIRE COMMITMENT FROM SCOTTISH MINISTERS" in full.

GROCERIES OMBUDSMAN MUST HAVE REAL AUTHORITY TO BE EFFECTIVE SAYS HUME

Thu 14th Jan 2010

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has welcomed the news the UK Government has accepted the Competition Commission's recommendation to establish an independent body as a 'supermarket ombudsman'.

Read "GROCERIES OMBUDSMAN MUST HAVE REAL AUTHORITY TO BE EFFECTIVE SAYS HUME" in full.

MSP BACKS INDUSTRY CALLS ON DAMAGING NEW TAX RELIEF RULES

Wed 9th Dec 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today backed tourism industry calls for the Chancellor to halt plans to end tax relief for tourism based self catering letting enterprises.

Read "MSP BACKS INDUSTRY CALLS ON DAMAGING NEW TAX RELIEF RULES" in full.

HUME ENCOURAGES TOURISM SECTOR TO RESPOND TO FIRE REGULATIONS CONSULTATION

Wed 2nd Dec 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, is today calling on all B&Bs, guest houses and self catering accommodation providers to respond to the Scottish Government's consultation on fire regulations for holiday accommodation.

Read "HUME ENCOURAGES TOURISM SECTOR TO RESPOND TO FIRE REGULATIONS CONSULTATION " in full.

UN Climate Negotiations in Copenhagen - The Liberal Democrat Narrative

Fri 27th Nov 2009

The next parliament is likely to be the last that can stop runaway climate change. And there is only one mainstream party that is serious about the environment and in a position to defend it: the Liberal Democrats.

Read "UN Climate Negotiations in Copenhagen - The Liberal Democrat Narrative" in full.

Join ACT - the new Lib Dem Action Network

Thu 26th Nov 2009

Act is a place where Lib Dem supporters can connect with one another, organise events and campaigns, share photos and videos, and talk about politics. It's open to anyone with Liberal Democrat sympathies, whether they're Party members or not. Together with the new libdems.org.uk website launched November 2nd and a Members' only site slated to go live soon, Act is the centrepiece of a comprehensive digital overhaul for the Lib Dems.

Read "Join ACT - the new Lib Dem Action Network" in full.

HUME CALLS FOR THE HOME INSULATION SCHEME TO BE EXTENDED TO THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND

Tue 24th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has recently met Housing and Communities Minister Alex Neil to press for the Home Insulation Scheme to be extended into the South of Scotland.

Read "HUME CALLS FOR THE HOME INSULATION SCHEME TO BE EXTENDED TO THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND" in full.

Hume backs Campaign for Supermarket Ombudsman

Tue 24th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has written to Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, urging him to instigate measures which will see the creation of an Ombudsman to oversee the workings of the food supply chain.

Jim Hume MSP at Haddington Farmer's Market (photography: Stuart Smith)

Read "Hume backs Campaign for Supermarket Ombudsman" in full.

HUME CALLS FOR COMMON SENSE DEBATE ON 'DISPROPORTIONATE' FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS

Fri 6th Nov 2009

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has called for a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the impact of new fire regulations on tourist accommodation providers.

Read "HUME CALLS FOR COMMON SENSE DEBATE ON 'DISPROPORTIONATE' FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS" in full.

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