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Fife politicians denounce police and fire service mergers as 'centralist power grab'
Two leading Fife councillors have criticised plans for single police and fire services as being a "disaster" for Fife. (...)
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Lib Dem leader outlines vision of alternative to Scottish independence
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has set out his vision of "full home rule" for Scotland. (...)
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'Our future cannot be taken on trust' — Michael Moore sets questions for Alex Salmond over independence
Scottish secretary Michael Moore has challenged Alex Salmond to answer "key" questions about how an independent Scotland would operate. (...)
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MP urges MoD probe into Danny Alexander RAF Leuchars claims
A Fife MP has called on the Ministry of Defence to probe claims that RAF Leuchars may have been sacrificed to save the seat of chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. (...)
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Pete Wishart MP voices concern at Holyrood's 'anti-gay' motion
A Tayside MP attacked several SNP colleagues for supporting what he called an "anti-gay" motion at the Scottish Parliament. (...)
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Fife Constabulary hails community policing strategy amid drop in recorded crime
Fife Chief Constable Norma Graham has pledged to build on the success of the region's community policing strategy after crime in the region fell by 11%. (...)
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Lib Dem infighting blamed for loss of RAF Leuchars
The Liberal Democrats were accused of allowing "personality clashes" to spell the end of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Senior officers warn merging police forces could lead to more crime
Merging Scotland's police forces could cause a rise in crime and the loss of thousands of jobs, the country's most senior officers have warned. (...)
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Nick Clegg announces early access to borrowing powers towards new Forth crossing
The Scottish Government is to be given early access to borrowing powers to help fund the new Forth crossing, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced. (...)
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Alex Salmond criticised for increasing size of 'bloated' government cabinet
First Minister Alex Salmond was accused of presiding over a "bloated government" after he significantly increased the size-and cost to the public -of his cabinet. (...)
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Tricia Marwick makes commitment to Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency
Holyrood's presiding officer Tricia Marwick is to remain the Mid Fife and Glenrothes representative in the Scottish Parliament, despite resigning from the SNP to take up her new non-political position. (...)
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New Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie the 'obvious choice' to succeed Tavish Scott
Dundee councillor Fraser Macpherson has urged the new Liberal Democrat MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Willie Rennie, to stand for the Scottish party leadership. (...)
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Scotland's party leaders make their last-ditch push for votes
Scotland's Holyrood hopefuls will make a last push for votes today as the election campaign enters its final day. (...)
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Hopes that change in administration could save Fife Council care homes
A Fife councillor campaigning to keep the council's care homes has declared they are still open for business. (...)
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Ed Miliband criticises SNP's 'false promises' on Scotland's renewables future
Labour leader Ed Miliband has accused Alex Salmond of misleading voters in Dundee and Fife with "false promises" about the potential benefits of renewable energy. (...)
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SNP manifesto pledge to "kick ass for Scotland"
The key role to be played by Tayside and Fife in developing Scotland's renewable energy was at the heart of the SNP's election manifesto. (...)
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Holyrood candidates for Fife battleground clash at Glenrothes hustings
Candidates vying for the Mid Fife and Glenrothes seat in the Scottish Parliament were given a grilling by the Glenrothes public as The Courier's latest hustings ensured another healthy debate between the area's politicians. (...)
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Coalition concern sees SNP circling north east Fife
First Minister Alex Salmond visits St Andrews today, as the SNP continue attempts to pick up disgruntled voters in the traditional Liberal Democrat heartland. (...)
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SNP to canvass Lib Dem heartland in Fife
Liberal Democrat support has collapsed to such an extent that the party is in danger of losing its North East Fife stronghold, it has been claimed. (...)
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Angus hopefuls appear at The Courier's first Holyrood hustings
A blend of topics from the district's doorstep to the desert sands of the Middle East set the ball rolling on The Courier's 2011 election hustings. (...)
