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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Labour MP Ann McKechin accused of hypocrisy over Post Offices Thu 13th Nov 2008 Labour MP for Glasgow North, Ann McKechin, has been accused of hypocrisy after she voted against a Parliamentary motion supporting Post Offices in the House of Commons on Monday night, despite claiming to support post offices when 4 were faced with closure in her constituency last year.
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Liberal Democrat councillors in Glasgow back campaign against "Go Ape" in Pollok Park Fri 24th Oct 2008 Liberal Democrat councillors in Glasgow are backing campaigners who are trying to stop the Council from allowing "Go Ape" to set up in woodland in Pollok Park.
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Baillieston - School Building campaign demands answers Wed 15th Oct 2008 The SNP Government are still stalling over the much-needed school building programme. Liberal Democrat candidate David Jackson has slammed the SNP for their total failure to provide finance for the local schools - to replace the huts at Garrowhill Primary School and to refurbish both Garrowhill and St. Bridget's. There is now at least a TWO YEAR delay caused by the SNP Government having halted the building programme.

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Second by-election in Baillieston Tue 14th Oct 2008 There is to be a second by-election in Baillieston Council ward on Thursday 6th November 2008 following the sad death of Labour Councillor Douglas Hay.
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Baillieston - school run congestion Tue 9th Sep 2008 Local Liberal Democrat candidate David Jackson has been talking to many local people about congestion and dangers at local schools. Many schools suffer from problems with the "school run" - with cars dropping off or picking up children causing obstruction in peoples driveways as well as being a danger to young children. Parents naturally want to make sure their children arrive safely at school, however it cannot be right for thoughtless parking to cause danger and distress to residents near schools.

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Baillieston - Action call for local crime hotspot Sat 6th Sep 2008 Many local people have told David Jackson that they are fed up of underage drinking on the streets and in local parks which leads to local people being intimidated in their own back yard.
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Baillieston - Primary Schools neglect Wed 3rd Sep 2008 Local Liberal Democrat candidate David Jackson has called on the Scottish Government to stop dithering over funding new primary schools.
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MSP backs David Jackson Tue 2nd Sep 2008 Glasgow Liberal Democrat MSP Robert Brown is helping the campaign to elect David Jackson to Glasgow City Council.
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David Jackson to challenge in local by-election Mon 1st Sep 2008 Local campaigner David Jackson has been chosen by the Scottish Liberal Democrats to fight the by-election in the Baillieston Council ward.
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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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