Far North is key to Scottish economy take-off
                   
johnogroat-journal.co.uk
26-Sep-2008
        

Published: 26 September, 2008 CONFERENCE season for political parties can be inspiring, or fretful. Following the gaffes of Lib Dem UK leader Nick Clegg where he promised tax cuts, MSPs asked last week in the Less Favoured Areas debate why Lib Dems wanted more spending on their favourite causes. advertising From what part of their planned £800 million cuts in the Scottish budget would they come? Can we expect... [read full story]                    

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