Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category

CBI Scotland Annual Dinner

On Thursday night, Katy attended the CBI Scotland annual dinner, held at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Helen Alexander, CBI President, spoke on the importance of tailored support for young people trying to get into employment. Speaking afterwards, Katy said:
“Having worked with young people over many years with Careers Scotland (now part of Skills Development [...]

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Nick Clegg visits Coach House Trust to support Euro Campaign

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg MP today joined Glasgow North challenger Katy Gordon and top Liberal Democrat Euro candidate George Lyon on a visit to the Coach House Trust.

The Coach House Trust has received funding from the European Union and Mr Lyon wants more projects that provide vital support and services for their local community [...]

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Damp squib budget

The Budget will do nothing for the ordinary residents of  Glasgow North, who have been clobbered by rising food, fuel and transport prices, local Liberal Democrats have said.
The Budget was criticised for failing to give much needed help to those struggling in recession by refusing to back Liberal Democrat calls to cut income tax by [...]

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