Welcome to the official website of the Scottish Liberal Democrats in the Greater Glasgow region.

The Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom are led by Nick Clegg MP. The Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats is Nicol Stephen MSP.

In Glasgow Region, the Party now has 9 Elected Representatives:

• Scottish Parliament - Robert Brown MSP

• European Parliament - Elspeth Attwooll MEP

• South Lanarkshire Council - Councillor David Baillie, Councillor Eileen Baxendale

• Glasgow City Coucil - Councillor Dr. Christopher Mason, Councillor Mary Paris, Baillie Margot Clark, Councillor Paul Coleshill & Councillor Kenneth Elder

There are great opportunities for the Liberal Democrats in Glasgow Region. You can find out more about the great opportunites for the party in Glasgow and offer your help on this website, if you want to get involved further please contact me at: Danica@glasgowlibdems.org.uk or you can help our cause further by joining the party on-line.

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LIB DEMS SELECT ROBERTSON FOR GLASGOW EAST Thu 3rd Jul 2008 Glasgow Liberal Democrats have selected Ian Robertson to be their candidate for the Glasgow East by-election on July 24th. Ian Robertson, 30, is a teacher of Mathematics at Bellahouston Academy.
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Robert Brown pays tribute to Nicol Stephen Thu 3rd Jul 2008 Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today reacted with sadness after the announcement that Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Nicol Stephen MSP is to stand down.
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Glasgow North Liberal Democrats Back National Recycling Week Mon 2nd Jun 2008 A UK-wide campaign to encourage people to recycle more of their household waste has been backed by Liberal Democrats in Glasgow North.
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Anti Labour by election swing would give Liberal Democrats Glasgow North Fri 23rd May 2008 If the anti Labour swing in the Crewe and Nantwich by election were replicated at the next General Election, the Liberal Democrats would win the Westminster seat of Glasgow North.
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LABOUR AND TORIES FAIL TO HOLD GOVERNMENT TO ACCOUNT Tue 20th May 2008 Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Robert Brown has attacked Labour and the Tories for failing to fulfil their duty to hold the Scottish Government to account.
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SOUTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL MUST BE DELIVERED ON TIME - BROWN Wed 23rd Apr 2008 Commenting on the announcement of the Southern General Hospital project, Liberal Democrat MSP for Glasgow Robert Brown said:
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LIB DEMS CONDEMN NATIONAL CONVERSATION'S TRIP TO BRUSSELS Wed 23rd Apr 2008 Commenting on the First Minister's trip to Brussels with the SNP's National Conversation, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Robert Brown MSP said:
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Robert Brown welcomes Botanics decision as a "victory for common sense" Thu 17th Apr 2008 Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown has today welcomed the decision by Glasgow City Council to abandon support for a nightclub and leisure development in the site of the West End's historic Botanic Gardens.
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LIB DEMS SLAM DEROGATORY COMMENTS ABOUT VOLUNTARY SECTOR Thu 17th Apr 2008 Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Robert Brown MSP condemned an SNP MSP's derogatory comments about the voluntary sector, but welcomed parliamentary support for Liberal Democrat proposals for a long term approach to funding the sector.
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LIB DEMS CONDEMN SNP'S CUTS TO VOLUNTARY SECTOR Thu 17th Apr 2008 Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Robert Brown MSP condemned the SNP for its damaging service cuts to voluntary organisations and urged MSPs to support Liberal Democrat suggestions to improve the funding framework for the voluntary sector.
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