Class Size Admission is Final Nail in Coffin

David Whitton MSP has commented on reports that Mike Russell has admitted that the SNP class size pledge will not be met in the lifetime of this parliament - or, possibly, the next.

Voters Deserve to Know PM's Role in Iraq War

Jo Swinson MP has urged the Chairman of the Iraq Inquiry to invite the Prime Minister to give evidence before the General Election.

Strathclyde Police Performance Report Raises Significant Concerns-Finnie

It is important that three of the most important jobs Strathclyde Police Force carries out- preventing crimes, responding to calls and catching criminals- are the three areas in which public confidence is lowest.

Class Size Pledge Abandoned Like All the Others- Finnie

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has condemned the SNP Government after it abandoned its class size pledge to the people of East Dunbartonshire.

Snow Has Gone but Gritting Continues While Potholes Get Filled

The snow may have gone, and the ice has retreated, but East Dunbartonshire Council workers are still busy gritting and salting roads and filling the mass of potholes that have been left because of frost heave.

Council Tax Benefit Fraudster Sentenced to 120 Hours Community Service

An East Dunbartonshire Council Tax fraudster was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court to serve 120 community service after being caught following a joint investigation by East Dunbartonshire Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.

Local Unemployment Still Falling While Scotland's Rises

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed news of falling unemployment in East Dunbartonshire, but warned the Government not to rest on its laurels.

SNP Break Another Education Pledge

Ministers have admitted they have abandoned their manifesto commitment to increase the provision of free nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds.

93 Per Cent of Domestic Abusers Will Skip Jail Under Macaskill's Plans

David Whitton MSP reiterated his call for Kenny MacAskill to scrap his ‘dangerous plans’ to scrap short prison sentences after it was revealed that 93 per cent who get sent to prison for domestic abuse sentences get jail terms of six months or less.

David Whitton MSP Backs Call for New Boiler Grants

David Whitton MSP is backing a campaign for grants to allow householders in East Dunbartonshire to replace old boilers. Link to Sarah Boyack's online petition: www.scottishlabour.org.uk/cold

Jo Urges Movement on House of Commons Reform

Jo Swinson MP has called for MPs to vote on the full set of proposals set out by the Wright Committee to reform the House of Commons.

Business No-Confidence Vote in SNP

David Whitton MSP for Strathkelvin & Bearsden said that businesses are delivering a vote of no-confidence in the SNP. The number of inward investment projects in Scotland has plummeted by almost a quarter from 65 in 2006/07 to 50 in 2008/09.

Jo Supports Residents Group Against Tesco Expansion

Jo Swinson MP addressed a public meeting on Thursday night organised by residents opposed to the expansion of Tesco in Milngavie.

East Dunbartonshire Council's Licensing Board Revokes License for Liquor Direct in Kirkintilloch for Selling Alcohol to Underage Youths

East Dunbartonshire is the first local authority in Strathclyde Region and one of the first in Scotland since the new Licensing Act 2005 to revoke a liquor license.

Council Leader Praises Employees for Continued Service Delivery Throughout the Severe Adverse Weather

East Dunbartonshire Council Leader, Councillor Rhondda Geekie, has praised employees for maintaining all services to residents throughout the recent severe adverse weather.

Weather Improves but Council Still Faces the Rest of the Winter Season

Although the extreme weather has relented somewhat East Dunbartonshire Council is continuing to deal with snow and ice, and still faces the rest of the Winter season, while the whole country has the problem of a shortage of grit and salt supplies.

Town Centre Must Be “More Than a Glorified Supermarket Car Park” - Swinson

Jo Swinson MP has said the redevelopment of Bishopbriggs Town Centre must have the best interests of the Community at heart.

Jo Welcomes New Regional Boundary Proposals

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed the revised Boundary Commission proposals for the Scottish Parliament regions, which would keep all of East Dunbartonshire in the West of Scotland region.

Almost 1,500 Local Pensioners Will Miss out on Cold Weather Payments

Up to 1,485 pensioners in East Dunbartonshire will miss out on Cold Weather Payments triggered by the recent weather, according to analysis of Government figures by the Liberal Democrats.

Jo Comments on Robroyston Shooting

Jo Swinson MP has responded to the news of a shooting in the car park of Asda in Robroyston.