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Brexit isn’t a moment of celebration. The triumphalism from Downing Street is frankly disgraceful. It’s intimidatory and disrespectful towards those who have come from Europe and made this their home. – Longniddry, 31/01/2020
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Minimum Unit Pricing Success
Minimum Unit Pricing Success – from the Daily Record Scotland’s former Justice Secretary has called on big booze companies to apologise for delaying the minimum pricing for alcohol. Kenny Macaskill’s call comes after the Treasury confirmed that there has been no increase in foreign duty on exports as a result of the 50p a unit base price. The SNP MP… Read more »
Labour leadership contender’s claim SNP are Tories shows she doesn’t understand Scotland
Commenting today in the Scotsman, on Emily Thornberry’s unfortunate comments about the SNP. “I’ve never met Emily Thornberry but I’m sure she doesn’t really hate the SNP. That was simply unfortunate rhetoric used by her as she played to the gallery in a party hustings. It was crass of her as I’m sure she’s not someone who burns with hate…. Read more »
A deadly global pandemic is coming even if it’s not from China
My column in today’s Scotsman: “The coronavirus that’s afflicting China and in danger of spreading is frightening. Armed soldiers, dressed in biological uniforms and face masks, sealing off entire cities is reminiscent of reading an Arthur C Clarke novel or watching a sci-fi movie. But it’s real life and, despite some apparent heavy-handedness and concern about general lack of democracy… Read more »
Deprivation levels on the rise in East Lothian, says new report
I am quoted in the East Lothian Courier today talking about a report into deprivation levels across Scotland that suggests deprivation is rising in East Lothian. This latest report shows the impact of austerity. These aren’t just numbers but individuals and families who are suffering. Poverty is biting and Universal Credit is playing its part in the agony.