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The future of our economy must be based on zero or low carbon which means our infrastructure needs changed and future decisions on infrastructure developments need to take this into account. Currently, the Government does not fully account for all … Continue reading
An Alternative view of the European Elections
Trying to digest what has happened with regard to the European Election results has been a bit disconcerting. The UK media have, as usual, misreported and misinterpreted the results. There has been confusion between “winning” the election and being the … Continue reading
So where is the other Yes document?
Yesterday the Separatist movement published their long awaited document aimed at answering every question everyone has about their vision for an independent Scotland. Several people were criticising it almost right away but with it being about 700 pages long unless … Continue reading
What happened to Cameron’s Respect Agenda
I’ve just read a press release from WWF Scotland among others deploring that fact the UK Government have decided to include the discredited proposals for a new coal-fired power plant at Hunterston, Ayrshire for European Union funds. This plant is … Continue reading
AV isn’t perfect but…
Let me be clear, I much prefer to change our voting system at all levels to STV PR in multi-member constituencies. However the forthcoming referendum doesn’t offer that option. AV isn’t perfect, it will be slightly better than the current … Continue reading
More positive stories please
Scottish Liberal Democrat press releases must become more positive, stating what we would do, instead of complaining all the time. Continue reading
Some Lib Dem MPs aren’t ready for govenment
The way the votes went at the General Election, the Lib Dems did not win. They were offered the chance to assist the Conservative Party in forming a Government via a “Coalition Agreement.” This Agreement formerly called a “Programme for … Continue reading
Cynicism is for losers
Why should we choose between cutting UK services and cutting aid, while banks – unreformed and undertaxed – continue to report obscene profits? It can’t have escaped your notice that government spending is under scrutiny. As the coalition government decides … Continue reading
UK still doesn’t get Europe
Following the eventual appointment of Juncker as European Commission President, I wonder how we break the continuing, sinister conspiracy of misinformation being levelled at the citizens of the United Kingdom? The complaint that the appointment of Jean-Claude Junker as European … Continue reading →