Caroline Flack has left an indelible impression on my conscience. We must act...
Following the death of Caroline Flack, attention may well be focused on how MPs respond to this tragedy and the balance between freedom of speech and freedom of the press, writes Christine Jardine.This...
View ArticleWhy Scottish Tories are warming to independence – Helen Martin
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and the rest of the ‘Crazy Gang’ running the UK are so bad I actually feel sorry for Tory voters in England, writes Helen Martin.THIS may be a slight exaggeration but it...
View ArticleHydrogen-power cars: Here’s what it’s like to drive one – Alastair Dalton
Aberdeen boasts the UK’s only hydrogen hire cars, but if you consider the cost – against their longer range and faster charging than electrics – then it’s easy to see why there aren’t more.A whoosh of...
View ArticleShort-term prison sentences are damaging and ineffective – Karyn McCluskey
Will Scotland’s policy of a presumption against short prison sentences be reflected in the latest figures, asks Karyn McCluskey.Tomorrow will see the first release of data that monitors the impact of...
View ArticleThis SNP government is guilty of dereliction of duty - Brian Monteith
Powers to improve education rested with the government and it has delivered a national shambles, says Brian Monteith.The First Minister said famously “judge me on my record on education”. It was, like...
View ArticleHow the US and other countries are trying to impose their laws on the world –...
Extradition cases – like those involving Julian Assange, Clara Ponsati and Meng Wanzhou – are hitting the headlines more often than in the past, amid concerns over apparent politicisation of the...
View ArticleHow fossil fuel industry has been making climate change even worse than...
New research shows the fossil fuel industry has been deliberately and accidentally producing vast amounts of methane, which is 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, writes Dr...
View ArticleSFA’s partial ban on kids heading the ball is right thing to do – Angus...
Safety for kids must come first even though I don’t support taking all the risk out of contact sports, writes Angus RobertsonCongratulations to the Scottish Football Association for putting the safety...
View ArticleHow Boris Johnson’s new immigration rules make special allowances for ballet...
Classical ballet is designated as having a skills shortage, making it easier for overseas dancers to migrate to Britain, but the UK Government is refusing to treat Scotland, which also needs migrants,...
View ArticleHow fate of these children proves Scotland is not a meritocracy – Richard...
The Independent Care Review’s report into the experiences of children in care demands real action on a cross-party basis, writes Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.The great Scottish Socialist and...
View ArticleHere’s why I’m backing Nicola Sturgeon to win independence for Scotland –...
Some commentators have suggested the forthcoming Edinburgh Central SNP candidate selection process is a proxy contest about the future leadership of the SNP, but I am fully behind Nicola Sturgeon,...
View ArticleThatcher, Churchill and the Lib Dems: The danger posed by simplistic...
If our take on past politicians is too simplistic, we risk overlooking the wisdom of people like George Washington, who gave a foresighted warning about the danger to democracy posed by populists,...
View ArticleDid Donald Trump eat the broccoli samosa or not? We ask the burning question...
A broccoli and corn button samosa on the menu for Donald Trump and party during his visit to India sparks controversy.Okay kids, hands up who likes broccoli? Now come on, don’t make a face, it’s good...
View ArticleHow Harvey Weinstein’s conviction will help make world a better place –...
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction for rape and sexual assault is a landmark event for the MeToo movement.When Harvey Weinstein was handcuffed and led from a New York courtroom...
View ArticleWhy Donald Trump’s allies can smile after being given a prison sentence –...
Donald Trump is trashing the rule of law in the US, as Republicans turn a blind eye and Democrats trash each other, writes Henry McLeish.There was a slight glimmer of hope, that in the aftermath of the...
View ArticleBirthlink the point of contact if you are looking for long-lost family – Dr...
In January, I asked Birthlink’s professional staff about their personal highlights and memories of 2019. Sally, the longest serving, pointed to the rise in the number of Adoption Contact Register...
View ArticleAnna Todd: A mother knows – trust your instincts and listen out for your...
I’ve had three pregnancies and I have two children. But I see myself as having three – Rosie, Alice and my son, Scott, who was unable to survive birth.Every year we celebrate Scott’s birthday. Five...
View ArticleUnionists must make positive case for UK as a multi-cultural, liberal...
Unionism needs to find a new narrative as the arguments used ahead of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum are no longer as valid today, writes Murdo Fraser.As a non-participant, it was...
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein’s convictions for rape and sexual assault must have a...
The guilty verdict in former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault trial should signal a change in legislation and attitudes that improves the current low rates of conviction,...
View ArticleWhy Edinburgh doesn’t have to sell out Princes Street Gardens to big...
Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens should be about nature, not marketing big brands, writes Cliff Hague.The revelations that Edinburgh Council and the Quaich Project are promoting West Princes...
View ArticleHow pine martens help red squirrels in battle with greys – leader comment
Red squirrels have evolved to be sensibly afraid of pine martens, while the greys have not.The demise of the red squirrel once seemed like only a matter of time, given the seemingly relentless advance...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Here’s who to trust as concern rises over disease – leader comment
Our advice about the Covid-19 coronavirus is simple: don’t panic, trust the experts, seek out reputable sources of information like the NHS website, and don’t believe conspiracy theorists or social...
View ArticleA life-saving drug, a wee boy and a scandalous Catch-22 – Alex Cole-Hamilton
Controlling seven-year-old Murray Gray’s seizures with cannabis oil costs his family £1000 a month as, even though it is legal, it is not currently available on the NHS, writes Alex...
View ArticleStruan Stevenson: Time to take Scotland to a new level – which can only...
With so much talk before and since last December’s general election about the government’s task of ‘levelling up’ the north of England, it can be easy to forget that communities in regions like...
View ArticleWhy BBC Scotland channel could become a major success – Brian Ferguson
As the BBC Scotland channel celebrates its first birthday, there are optimistic signs for the future, writes Brian FergusonConsidering how much fanfare and expectation surrounded its launch, the first...
View ArticlePlan to free pubs will tie hands of those who want to open one – Brian Davidson
The Scottish pub plays an invaluable role at the heart of local communities, providing numerous social benefits whilst also playing a major role in our economy. Pubs alone contribute £1.15 billion to...
View ArticleIf you love the NHS, you should fear for its future – Professor Harry Burns
It may soon be open season on the NHS for private US healthcare companies, writes Professor Harry Burns.Twenty years ago, I was director of public health for Greater Glasgow Health Board. I was asked...
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