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
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
Alfie and Sue Webber MSP come second in the Holyrood Dog of the Year competition 29th April 2024 On Monday 29th April, Sue Webber, MSP for Lothian Region, and her dog Alfie competed with other politicians and their canine companions to come second in the... Holyrood News
