by The Editor | Aug 11, 2017 | Politics
Much has been made recently of the Labour Leadership’s confused Brexit position. The general line from Corbyn supporters is “Brexit has happened, it can’t be stopped, what can we do?”. Many Labour Remain supporters believe that the result must be respected, whatever...
by The Editor | Aug 6, 2017 | Politics
Scottish Executive costs hit £150m The Scottish Executive has spent almost £150 million on travel, hospitality and office costs in the 6 years since devolution. The figures, show that nearly £34m has been spent by ministers, special advisers and civil servants on...
by The Editor | Jul 25, 2017 | Politics
This year’s Great British Menu Banquet, in recognition of the austere times in which we live, was only two courses; a main and a pudding. On the positive side, at least as far as some were concerned, instead of a sit-down affair in a posh indoor venue, the food was...
by The Editor | Jul 24, 2017 | Politics
It appears there has been a spat on social media, according to an article in the Sunday Herald, about a prominent YES activist voting for Labour during the recent General Election. Now I haven’t followed the spat so can’t comment on the ins and...
by The Editor | Jun 28, 2017 | Politics
In the weeks leading up to the general election on June 8th the streets of my home town, Falmouth, were festooned with ‘Vote Labour’ posters. On the day there were approximately 300 activists on the streets of the Truro and Falmouth constituency. We...