by The Editor | Jun 26, 2017 | Politics
Every time I see a social media profile with a Union flag, I prepare myself for foaming right-wing racist bile – usually from some narrow-minded, hard-Brexiter UKIP or EDL supporter. It makes me angry that our national flag – my flag – has been appropriated by these...
by The Editor | Jun 26, 2017 | Politics
Dear Ruth, I note with interest your statement regarding the grubby DUP deal, and I am surprised by your obvious lack of knowledge regarding The Barnett Formula. Firstly you talk about past ‘City Deals’ as other one offs. With no stretch of anyone’s imagination can...
by The Editor | Jun 25, 2017 | Politics
Politics Home reported yesterday: In the Commons, SNP MP Stewart McDonald asked Mrs May “if a legislative consent motion will be required for the Scottish Parliament for the Great Repeal Bill”. The Prime Minister said: “There is a possibility that a legislative...
by The Editor | Jun 25, 2017 | International
I share this press release from Transparency International, which I think is really important, whilst adding that this is not within the control of the Scottish government: 24th June 2017, London – The UK’s failure to reveal the true owners of Scottish Limited...
by The Editor | Jun 25, 2017 | Politics
We all know and understand that the Conservatives are the party of the rich and of vested interests but who funds them. The Tories might be really shit at running the country but certainly very good at raising money. Now unless Munquins New Republic have given...
