Archive for the ‘Jim Murphy MP’ Category

A fairer Scotland

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Labour's  leader in the Scottish Parliament, Iain Gray MSP joins the Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP to challenge the SNP to stop cutting apprenticeships and match the work of Labour - beginning by offering real help and real job prospects for Scots during tougher economic times.The Prime Minister begins by explaining why Labour is acting now to takcle the ...

Decisive support for local businesses facing a global challenge

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Temporary reduction in standard rate of VAT will help overall business margins Labour's fiscal stimulus package includes action of direct help to small and medium businesses in Glasgow North. Commenting, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling MP said: “The Government has set out a programme that takes immediate action to meet short ...