Scottish Liberal Democrats: 12/04/2012

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0:00:02 > 0:00:04Over 150 Liberal Democrat councillors right across Scotland

0:00:04 > 0:00:09have a solid reputation for getting things done for their area.

0:00:09 > 0:00:12Whether it's creating jobs, building homes, improving the environment,

0:00:12 > 0:00:16improving schools, they get results for their community.

0:00:16 > 0:00:19Now, in May, you have a choice.

0:00:19 > 0:00:23You have a choice about who you want to stand up for your community,

0:00:23 > 0:00:25your area on the council.

0:00:25 > 0:00:29In Edinburgh, Liberal Democrats are focused on creating jobs

0:00:29 > 0:00:31and building a better future for our capital.

0:00:31 > 0:00:34Here in Edinburgh, we've launched a project

0:00:34 > 0:00:35called the Edinburgh Guarantee.

0:00:35 > 0:00:38This ensures that all young people leaving school

0:00:38 > 0:00:41will at least have an apprenticeship or a training course.

0:00:41 > 0:00:44At times like this when it's really hard to find work,

0:00:44 > 0:00:48an innovative project like this really gives people hope.

0:00:48 > 0:00:50We need more of this -

0:00:50 > 0:00:53more Liberal Democrat councillors securing and creating jobs

0:00:53 > 0:00:55right across Scotland.

0:00:55 > 0:00:59With 150,000 people in Scotland looking for a home,

0:00:59 > 0:01:04and 2,000 children living in a cold or damp home, I want action.

0:01:04 > 0:01:07Homelessness can affect anyone from any walk of life.

0:01:07 > 0:01:11I care deeply that we help as many people made homeless as possible.

0:01:11 > 0:01:14'As a Liberal Democrat, I'm proud that we have taken action

0:01:14 > 0:01:18'and that Perth and Kinross are one of the first councils to meet

0:01:18 > 0:01:20'the historic 2012 homelessness target.'

0:01:20 > 0:01:22'We need more of this.'

0:01:22 > 0:01:26We need more Liberal Democrats building homes for families like this

0:01:26 > 0:01:29and families right across Scotland.

0:01:29 > 0:01:32Liberal Democrats have always believed in

0:01:32 > 0:01:34improving life through education.

0:01:34 > 0:01:38While successfully campaigning for more funds

0:01:38 > 0:01:40for our colleges and students,

0:01:40 > 0:01:42we've also been making the case

0:01:42 > 0:01:45for improving education in our schools.

0:01:45 > 0:01:47In Aberdeenshire,

0:01:47 > 0:01:51Liberal Democrats have prioritised funds for our schools.

0:01:51 > 0:01:55Times are tough but investing in our children's future now

0:01:55 > 0:01:57can save us money in the long term.

0:01:57 > 0:02:00Liberal Democrats know the importance of education

0:02:00 > 0:02:03and we continue to build new schools to give our young people

0:02:03 > 0:02:05the best possible chance in life.

0:02:05 > 0:02:07We need more of this.

0:02:07 > 0:02:11We need more Liberal Democrats to do the best by our parents,

0:02:11 > 0:02:13pupils and teachers.

0:02:13 > 0:02:19If you want someone to stand up for jobs and housing, for schools

0:02:19 > 0:02:22and the environment, and you want someone who will focus

0:02:22 > 0:02:24on the needs of you and your community,

0:02:24 > 0:02:27then the Liberal Democrats are for you.

0:02:27 > 0:02:28We get results.

0:02:28 > 0:02:33If you want action in your community, support the Liberal Democrats.