The vaccination bus will be in the East Lothian constituency on the following dates: Monday 12 July – The Bleachingfield, Dunbar, 11am until 7pm Tuesday, 13 July – Tesco Car Park, Olivebank Road, Musselburgh 11am until 7pm More information can be found at Drop-in vaccination clinics | East Lothian Council
Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill MP has today (Tuesday) renewed his calls for a shake up in the powers of the Lord Advocate. In a statement Mr MacAskill, ALBA MP for East Lothian said: “This latest development in the complaint against the SNP just accelerates the need for change in the Lord Advocates powers. “The Chinese walls and recusal by the Lord… Read more »
In a statement ALBA’s Kenny MacAskill MP who recently led the campaign to save the two BBC studios at Atlantic Quay in Glasgow said: “The arrogance of BBC Senior management knows no bounds. These savage cuts in the Scottish budget and the derisory share in network spending, less than our population share and less than in Wales, while London hoovers up over… Read more »
I outlined to Mr Gove that whilst polled public attitudes towards the Union may be hidden, the private attitude by the Prime Minister to devolution is clearly known and hostile. The choice for Scotland is between an integrating Union under the Tories or independence. Know which option I would prefer!
I was happy to support the SNP Motion on the EU settlement debate. Immigration is seen as a threat and a danger south of the Border. Here in Scotland immigration is seen as a necessity, full of opportunities and is to be supported. The EU settlement is causing extreme fear. We need people to come to our country. We need… Read more »
My question to the Attorney General asking for a commitment that bloggers are equally entitled to protections afforded to the mainstream media.
My contribution to the Development Aid Budget debate. Pointing out the obvious – we will benefit economically if we offer support. We will face the consequences if we don’t.
REQUIRED TO DELIVER PROGRESS SAYS ALBA’S MACASKILL AS HE ISSUES CALL FOR YES SUMMIT “It is because we need the full powers of Independence to recover from Covid and safeguard public health and the economy that we need action to secure Independence now. “The Scottish Parliament has a clear mandate for Independence but the FM has put it on ice… Read more »
There’s a new BT Home Essentials service now up and running. This plan is a reliable and affordable way for those who receive support (like Universal Credit/Pension Credit) to be able to stay connected and have a low-cost broadband and phone package. Full details of the plan attached.
TV is our window on the world. We are already forced to watch it through someone else’s lens and now even that’s under attack! It’s time BBC Scotland had a Board that stood up for staff and viewers. Full press release: MACASKILL CALLS FOR SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT TO HAVE BROADCASTING POWERS AND TURNS UP THE HEAT ON BBC EXECUTIVES OVER BLATANT… Read more »