Getting the basics right is vital in politics 5th July 2024 By the time you are reading this the votes will have been decided, and we’ll know the outcome of the General Election. It’s not giving anything away to admit it... Opinions
The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht are speaking out 28th June 2024 It was planned with military precision and the secrecy like something from a spy novel. As I headed to an event on Thursday night, I only knew it was in central... Opinions
All very much to play for in Scotland 21st June 2024 Every day I’m out knocking on doors in Edinburgh South-West, and I’ve been very heartened by the response. Win or lose, I know voters value having someone from... Opinions
School places will come under further pressure if Labour win 14th June 2024 Readers of this column might have noticed I’m very proud of my local school, Currie High. It gave me a great education which enabled me to get to Edinburgh... Opinions
The logic of city road plans and other strange tales 7th June 2024 When you drive an electric car, it’s irritating to say the least when some selfish driver of a petrol or diesel vehicle parks in a charging bay. Even in the... Opinions
Edinburgh gas explosion: Six months on, Baberton Mains Avenue families 'still living in limbo' 23rd May 2024 Families still seriously affected by the Baberton Mains gas explosion tragedy are living in limbo and being let down by inaction from then City of Edinburgh... Local News
Cass findings should inform Scottish schools policy 17th May 2024 Let’s imagine the most vulnerable in our society were regularly exposed to unproven psychology promoted by unqualified people who believe their problems might... Opinions
Bread and butter issues should come first for Swinney 10th May 2024 In case anyone has forgotten, there’s an election this year and I’m very proud to be a candidate in the constituency where I was born and went to school. I don... Opinions
Expecting the unexpected in Scottish politics 3rd May 2024 Even when events look like they are going only one way, it’s pointless to try to predict when to expect the next big moment in Scottish politics because so... Opinions