Tag: Scottish Government

Lib Dems, news, Regional Development, Scotland, SNP1 Comment

Saving a Scottish Institution: what we all can do to save the Caledonian Sleeper

Michael McFarland Campbell

There was a time when travelling from Northern Ireland to London you could travel by sleeper from Stranraer Harbour to Euston – and indeed in the same manner in the opposite direction. Even as late as 1990 this was possible. However, sadly, this is now no longer possible, you have to take a train up to Glasgow to be able to connect with the sleeper. I know that I have enjoyed travelling using the services of the Caledonian Sleeper when I have needed to be in London fresh-faced for a meeting in the morning. But it seems that we may … Continue reading Saving a Scottish Institution: what we all can do to save the Caledonian Sleeper

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Human Rights, Justice2 Comments

Lib Dem Ministers, you’ve betrayed our Party’s beliefs enough

Michael McFarland Campbell

Following the news that their Lordships* of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom have ruled†, giving access for lawyers to those being questioned by the police in Scotland, I am wondering how long it will take for Scottish Tory, David McLetchie MSP, and his ilk to start lobbying for the repeal of the ECHR from the Scotland Act 1998. Up until now, under Scots Law the police could question for up to six hours without a lawyer being present. The ruling now means that the Scottish Executive / Scottish Government (if you’re Alex Salmond!) must bring forward legislation to … Continue reading Lib Dem Ministers, you’ve betrayed our Party’s beliefs enough

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can Scotland learn from Northern Ireland?

Michael McFarland Campbell

On Saturday I took the opportunity of attending Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference in Dunfermline. There were a number of people there that I had not seen for some time, as well as new people to meet. During one lunchtime fringe event organised by LTCAS the Long Term Conditions Association Scotland, the subject of the conflicts between the health service budgets run by the Scottish Government and Social Care budgets run by local councils came up. I had just written a question, handed it to the chair, when Maddy Halliday, Director, Stroke Scotland, the Scottish part of Stroke Association said: Perhaps … Continue reading can Scotland learn from Northern Ireland?

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