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“PROFOUND DISAPPOINTMENT†AT FORTH COASTGUARD NEWS
North East Fife’s MP has expressed his “profound disappointment†at the news that Forth Coastguard in his constituency is set to close. The announcement by the Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond in the House of Commons, despite vigorous representations by Sir …
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Sir Menzies Campbell: there is an unanswerable case for retaining RAF Leuchars
In a special article, MP Sir Menzies Campbell tells The Courier why the UK Government should keep RAF Leuchars open. Sometime this week it will be D-Day for RAF Leuchars. Ever since Leuchars was unexpectedly included in the discussions about …
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RAF LEUCHARS: PRIME MINISTER “IMPRESSED” BY “REMARKABLE” LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR BASE
As the campaign to save RAF Leuchars nears its conclusion, Sir Menzies Campbell MP is “reassured†that the case for the retention of the base in his North East Fife constituency is being well considered by those at the heart …
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RAF LEUCHARS: “SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT†STILL TAKING PLACE
Figures released to North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell show that nearly £3million has been spent by the Ministry of Defence on Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Leuchars in the last seven months despite the base being threatened with closure. …
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RAF LEUCHARS BEST PLACED TO DETER AND DEFEND AGAINST TERRORIST AIR THREAT
The strategic location of RAF Leuchars is vital in defending the UK’s airspace from attack and, in the event of an emergency, can be overhead “Tier One†risk targets such as Torness nuclear power station and Faslane nuclear submarine base …
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