Stocktaking Time 1st November 2021 Council elections are coming up next year and, in the run up to such elections, it is time to take stock of what we want in a local government. We have to look... Opinions
Who is paying for Nicola’s decisions? 5th June 2020 Over the last few weeks the Scottish Government have revealed steps in their plan to start loosening restrictions at a slower pace than the UK Government. While... Opinions
Devolved disability delays will impact Disabled Scots 26th March 2019 As a serving MSP on the Scottish Social Security Committee, I was horrified to hear Cabinet Secretary Shirley Ann Somerville’s statement to the Scottish... Opinions
Jeremy Balfour wants Tram decision delayed till Inquiry concluded 4th October 2018 Yet again, the subject of Edinburgh Trams is a hot topic of conversation around Edinburgh, this time due to the current online consultation that is running from... Opinions
Choose Sport over the Street 28th June 2018 As a parent of two primary aged children, I am very aware of the need to keep kids entertained after school and I’m currently searching for activities to keep... Opinions
Britain’s Got Talent Final – A Comedy (and Disability) Triumph 6th June 2018 I sat and tuned into Sunday’s live final of Britain’s Got Talent, (with 8.7 million other reality TV fanatics!) and was delighted that Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice... Opinions
