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20 Most Recent News Stories
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Tue 6th Jul 2010
The cross-party Borders Finance Summit, convened by Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis and Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP Michael Moore was raised in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday and was commended by Scottish Government Finance Secretary John Swinney.
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Mon 28th Jun 2010
Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has welcomed news that the plan to increase the tax payable on furnished holiday lets has been scrapped.
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Mon 28th Jun 2010
Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has welcomed Liberal Democrat Scottish Secretary, Michael Moore's, comments that the UK Government will press the European Commission for a review of the implementation of sheep identification regulations.
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Fri 25th Jun 2010
MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Michael Moore, and MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale, Jeremy Purvis, have launched a cross-party initiative to discuss the state of the public finances in the Borders and how best to maintain a high standard of local services in the context of cuts in public expenditure.
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Thu 24th Jun 2010
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis has, for a number of months, pursued the concerns that many constituents have brought to him on the termination of services at Waterloo Place in Edinburgh rather than the Bus Station. This has caused considerable disturbance for passengers, especially the elderly who rely on the facilities of the Bus Station.
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Wed 16th Jun 2010
Last week in the Scottish Parliament Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis questioned the Transport Minister on what the Scottish Government is doing to ensure that bus companies are implementing mechanisms to enable mixed-use travel, such as bike racks. The Minister replied that the Scottish Government's role is to merely 'encourage and persuade.' This is not a strong enough commitment to ensure that people living in the Borders are able to make use of public transport.
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Mon 14th Jun 2010
Local MP Michael Moore and Sir Alan Beith, Liberal Democrat MP for Berwick upon Tweed, have won major concessions from East Coast and secured better services for Berwick rail users.
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Fri 11th Jun 2010
Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, has revealed confusion over jobs at the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).
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Tue 8th Jun 2010
The Government today announced new measures to boost access to high speed broadband in rural areas.
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Wed 2nd Jun 2010
On receiving notice of a possible First Group drivers strike affecting First Service in the Borders, Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis responded:
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Tue 1st Jun 2010
Borders MP Michael Moore has said he is 'very honoured' to be asked to join the cabinet as the Secretary of State for Scotland.
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Fri 30th Apr 2010
Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.
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Wed 28th Apr 2010
On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.
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Fri 23rd Apr 2010
An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.
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Wed 21st Apr 2010
The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.
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Fri 16th Apr 2010
The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.
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Thu 15th Apr 2010
Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.
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Wed 14th Apr 2010
Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.
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Mon 12th Apr 2010
With the General Election on 6th May, there is still time to arrange a postal vote. Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day - for any reason.
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Wed 7th Apr 2010
News that the Government has dropped a controversial tax hike on furnished holiday lettings has been welcomed by local MP Michael Moore.
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