Delayed discharge waits are “source of shame” for SNP ministers Monday, 27 January, 2025 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for the Lothian Region, Sue Webber, says the length of time patients are waiting to be discharged in NHS Lothian should be a “source of shame” for SNP ministers. Sue Webber MSP’s reaction comes after responses to Freedom of Information requests from the Scottish Conservatives revealed the true scale of delayed discharge – where patients who are otherwise fit... Local News
Under-funding further education harms economy 24th March 2023 Two things might surprise readers this week. First, normal business has continued in the Scottish Parliament while the SNP leadership contenders trash Nicola... Opinions
Hunt’s grown up budget is a lesson for SNP 17th March 2023 It was always going to be too much for the SNP to welcome a Conservative budget, so by their standards, the description of Wednesday’s UK budget as a “missed... Opinions
SNP reaction to £8.6m Festivals boost “miserable and grudging” 15th March 2023 The Scottish Government’s reaction to an £8.6 million funding boost for the Edinburgh Festivals from UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is “typically miserable and... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP visits Livingston Mechanical Services to support Scottish Apprenticeship Week 10th March 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region has shown her support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week by visiting Livingston... Local News
Laura and Eilish inspire sports investment 10th March 2023 What a weekend it was for Scottish women’s athletics, with Laura Muir winning a record fifth European Indoor Championship title and Eilish McColgan setting a... Opinions
Incompetence will come to Slater’s rescue 3rd March 2023 It’s a sure sign of pressure when failing politicians start blaming the opposition for a deepening mess of their making, but for Greens minister Lorna Slater... Opinions
Deposit return scheme is not fit for purpose 24th February 2023 It makes no difference to me who wins the SNP leadership contest because all three candidates threaten to crash the Scottish economy to pursue independence. But... Opinions
Next SNP leader needs to get eye back on the ball 17th February 2023 Whatever Nicola Sturgeon has been contemplating over the past few weeks as she went from having plenty in the tank to resignation, but on Wednesday’s showing it... Opinions
ME sufferers are let down by health secretary 10th February 2023 We all know SNP health secretary Humza Yousaf has more on his plate that he can cope with, and in the midst of crisis in Scotland’s NHS it wouldn’t be... Opinions
