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Russian planes encounter provides vivid evidence of RAF Leuchars' vital role
As controversy over the decision to close RAF Leuchars continues to rage, The Courier has been handed dramatic images showing Fife crews shadowing Russian aircraft flying in the NATO air policing area. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Danny Alexander breaks silence to admit involvement in closure decision
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has admitted involvement in the decision to axe RAF Leuchars. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Thomas Docherty pursuing answers on Danny Alexander's involvement
A Fife MP is continuing attempts to discover if chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander inappropriately interfered with the decision to close RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Danny Alexander under increasing pressure to speak out over RAF Leuchars claims
Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has come under increasing pressure to outline his involvement in the closure of RAF Leuchars amid allegations he may have broken the ministerial code. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Closure is a 'daft' decision with political motives, says ex-airman
A former airman has blasted the decision to close RAF Leuchars, branding it "daft" and suggesting it was taken for political rather than strategic reasons. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Signs that defence secretary may bow to demands for Fife visit
After a week of heated debate and criticism, the Ministry of Defence has hinted that Liam Fox may at last be prepared to visit RAF Leuchars. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Defence Secretary Liam Fox branded a 'coward'
Under-fire Defence Secretary Liam Fox has been branded "a coward" for not visiting Leuchars after announcing this week that the RAF base there will close to make way for a new army headquarters. (...)
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Tuesday decision means weekend of waiting for RAF Leuchars supporters
After months of speculation and crippling uncertainty, campaigners fighting for the retention of RAF Leuchars have told The Courier they would spend this weekend praying for a positive outcome. (...)
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SNP claim Ministry of Defence is set to announce massive RAF cuts in Scotland
THE SNP has warned the Ministry of Defence (MoD) could be considering "massive and disproportionate" cuts to the RAF in Scotland just days before an announcement is expected on the future of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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News of the World scandal delays decision on RAF Leuchars
An announcement on the future of RAF Leuchars is set to be delayed because Westminster is so "consumed" by ongoing phone hacking allegations, The Courier can reveal. (...)
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Discussion with UK Government source a further boost for RAF Leuchars
The campaign to retain RAF Leuchars has been handed a massive boost after defence chiefs were warned any alternative would leave Scotland facing an "economic disaster." (...)
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MoD spending provides hint of RAF Leuchars' survival
Campaigners believe the pendulum is swinging in favour of retention of RAF Leuchars after figures revealed the Ministry of Defence has recently pumped almost £3 million into the base. (...)
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Pro-RAF Leuchars lobby meets Scottish secretary Michael Moore today
With a decision on the future of RAF Leuchars a maximum of three weeks away, the case to retain the Fife base will today be taken to the UK parliament. (...)
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Fife MP to confront ministers with RAF Leuchars concerns
UK Government officials including armed forces minister Nick Harvey will meet a Fife MP following allegations that the defence review which could spell the end for RAF Leuchars has descended into a "shambles." (...)
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Terrorist threat could see RAF Leuchars spared
With a terrorist attack on UK soil still deemed to be "highly likely", The Courier understands the proximity of RAF Leuchars to some of the nation's most sensitive potential targets could be enough to save it from the chop. (...)
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Liam Fox's emphasis on Moray only adds to fears for RAF Leuchars
The future of RAF Leuchars in Fife looks bleak after Defence Secretary Liam Fox hinted that Lossiemouth could be spared in the latest defence cuts. (...)
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MSPs join forces in battle for Leuchars
Eleven MSPs have joined forces in a potentially influential last-ditch bid to save RAF Leuchars. (...)
Rallying cry sounded by Sir Menzies Campbell in battle to save RAF Leuchars
With a decision on the future of RAF Leuchars less than two months away, members of the public have been told there is "still all to play for." (...)
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Decision on RAF Leuchars announced by July 19
A final decision on the future of RAF Leuchars will be announced by July 19 at the latest. (...)
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Fife's political parties unite to save RAF Leuchars
Fife MSPs from across the political spectrum joined in a last-ditch effort to save axe-threatened RAF Leuchars. (...)
