Monthly Archives: November 2008
Tax cuts must be lasting – homes don’t heat themselves
Liberal Democrats in Glasgow North have called for income tax cuts to help struggling families weather the recession. Tavish Scott, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Robert Brown MSP and Katy Gordon met local residents at Cadder Community Centre on Friday 21st November to talk about how rising prices for food and fuel were affecting [...]
Keep HBOS Independent – Save Scottish Banks
Katy joined Tavish Scott, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, outside the SECC in Glasgow today to protest at the Lloyds TSB AGM considering the proposed merger of HBOS with Lloyds TSB. Speaking to shareholders attending the AGM and handing out protest fliers, Katy said: “The takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB will see bank branches close [...]
Labour MP Ann McKechin accused of hypocrisy over Post Offices
Labour MP for Glasgow North, Ann McKechin, has been accused of hypocrisy after she voted against a Parliamentary motion supporting Post Offices in the House of Commons on Monday night, despite claiming to support post offices when 4 were faced with closure in her constituency last year. Post Offices face a bleak future if [...]
