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Lib Dems campaign on Energy Action Plan at Scottish Power

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott joined Top List candidate for Glasgow region Katy Gordon to tour Scottish Power’s facility and outline the party’s Energy Action Plan. They met Keith Anderson, Chief Executive of Scottish Power and talked to appretices about their experiences as part of the renewables sector.

Speaking after the visit, Katy said:
“The Scottish Liberal Democrats have a cost-effective, credible and ambitious energy plan. We will stimulate low-carbon investment, create jobs and take Scotland towards achieving its emissions reduction targets. We intend to provide new support for companies developing renewable energy technology, recognise Aberdeen as a global energy hub in a specific government strategy and ensure Scotland is the first to benefit from the Green Investment Bank.

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Lib Dems Unveil Export Action Plan in Glasgow

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander MP joined top Lib Dem List candidate for Glasgow Katy Gordon at an independent whisky bottlers and suppliers in Charing Cross to unveil the party’s export action plan. They visited Douglas Laing & Co., an independent, family run business who export all over the globe, discussed the barriers to export that businesses are experiencing and were shown the vaste range of samples in the company’s extensive tasting room.

Speaking after the visit, Katy said:
“Scotland’s relative position in exporting has fallen back over the last three years. The Scottish Liberal Democrats will reverse this. We will set a target to grow the economic value of Scotland’s exports by 50% by 2020. Douglas Laing & Co is exactly the sort of successful business we want to help expand their overseas trade.”

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Scottish Launch of Yes2AV Referendum Campaign

Charles Kennedy MP launched the Yes2AV Referendum Campaign in Scotland on 1st April. Following the launch, Katy, Robert Brown MSP and a large number of activists hung a Yes banner over the Bells Bridge, to highlight cross party commitment to fairer votes.

Katy said:
“If you want to end jobs for life for MPs, if you want MPs to work harder, if you want all votes to count, then vote Yes in the referendum on May 5th. This is a real chance to change the system for the better – make sure you take it!”

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