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Our politicians must grasp this nettle to reduce the unacceptable toll of rising death rates from lack of basic medical care.Since the Tony Blair era,...
Janice Scott What are they trying to do to the city - make it a no go area? They want folks to use public transport- what about those that can’t-...
This despite the fact that, on many routes, daily traffic flow outwith 'rush hour' traffic would not warrant such an extension. Additionally the...
John Davis I can see this pushing people to park in residential streets, which then gives the council even more of an excuse to stick in pay and...
This is from the leader of a party that has now had an almost unprecedented, uninterrupted 15-year period in government that has only resulted in a...
Alex Monaghan If the fat cats are being awarded huge wage increases and then topped up with massive bonuses in these difficult times it will lead to...
The plan to make the next UK general election result a mandate for independence is a master stroke, as in 1988 former Tory cabinet minister Leon...
Lorraine Rourke No for me hen, you can stick yer independence. Spend the money this will cost on a drug programme that will work. Worst drug abuse...
According to them, it could be due to a failure of Ukraine’s air defence system. In other words, it’s the Ukrainians’ fault that a residential...
Suzie Bowers Give them somewhere to go and ride them. It’s a sport like football, boxing or dancing – why stop it? Jack Kane has lots of space to...
When I present my first report to Council as leader tomorrow, I’ll use the opportunity to praise the extraordinary effort of people and businesses...
Murray Mcdonald: That's why Edinburgh is known as the dead city – it's not affordable for the young. They've all moved to East Lothian, the Borders,...
I am constantly reminded of this scene whenever a member of Boris Johnson’s over-promoted sycophantic cabinet attempts, yet again, to defend the...
Every material that is wasted comes at a cost to our planet, but it's clear that textiles are having a disproportionate environmental impact....
The wailing and gnashing of teeth will, however, be even greater among the ranks of the SNP. Another chime in the death knell of Boris Johnson is good...
Gareth Fox So use money that is supposed to be for easing the cost of living crisis to increase wages that will eventually make the cost of living...
Age is no barrier, and in South-West Edinburgh it seems even primary school pupils are being drawn into divisive and sometimes intimidating arguments...
Labour voted for Johnson’s deal, so Ian doesn’t mention Brexit as a key driver for UK inflation, the highest in Europe. New trade barriers and the...
Susan Fraser Total rip off, the price of petrol is disgusting! Pamela Mitchell Update – It’s already over £2 for diesel and petrol is now...
According to the report of their meeting, though this land is a big piece of what used to be valued as the Green Belt, the councillors gave planning...
Jackie Hamilton Jumping on the bandwagon causing more financial grief for folks. What were the bonuses for? Going above and beyond to save lives! I...
It will provide audiences with a central hub for easy booking, information and reviews from ‘the best curated shows on the Edinburgh Festival...
Jacqueline Calder Maybe if large/huge companies were to cut their profits things wouldn't be so bleak for the "man in the street". Lee Cassidy So...
We have inflationary times ahead because of global factors, not wage rises or irresponsible trade unions. With only a quarter of the workforce in...
George Oliver I was fortunate enough to have a pint with Ewan Bremner (Spud). Met Brian Cox (actor-Bourne films) and David Cronenberg (Canadian film...
It represents a big step forward in terms of protecting our environment, and follows an independent review of incineration that I commissioned upon...
It says it will publish legal advice to justify breaking international law. I wonder if the legal advice will reference the Vienna convention on the...
Marion Garland The Union, much like our EU membership is a treaty between seperate countries. English law must be getting changed real quick to try...
John Anderson: I voted Yes in 2014 but it will be a massive No now. What I would like to see, though, is the SNP doing the job they were voted in for...
The Tories had decided that British miners and British coal were surplus to requirement because cheaper coal was available elsewhere. A victory over...
My guess is there is no deeper thought behind it than the feeling that Boris Johnson is a weakened PM, possibly on his way out in a matter of months....
Karen G Kirkwood: So glad that we've finally got folk standing up for themselves. Thatcher tried to destroy our unions but hopefully this is the...
There have been only two countries who have so far left the Convention since its formation – Russia who were expelled after the invasion of Ukraine...
Robert McGarrie: West African tribes ran the slave trade long before the European people got there. The British stopped the slave trade and nearly...
Omar Salam: So it’s a government’s fault that some folk think alcohol is more important than food? Nothing to do with social learning? Stuart...
The problems currently being encountered by a young French acquaintance have genuinely shocked me. Our friend from Bordeaux has a university degree...
He adds that “once you’re told that the bronze coil resembles the poop emoji it’s really very hard to see anything else”. Do readers agree?...
Firstly, Ms Sturgeon is doing what she said previously, to hold another vote if there was a material change of circumstances. Brexit has been a...
No doubt the Castle backdrop helps the Tattoo be a spectacular and memorable show, but having to sacrifice the appearance and atmosphere of the...
Kirsty Simpson: Leith Links is fab and the addition of the new playpark has been a great improvement. How about you spend the money on areas of need?...
The problem has escalated in recent weeks, mainly on boarded-up shops from the former Jenners along to the Woollen Mill at the West End. David...
Let’s agree Brexit has been a catastrophe Former Tory former minister, Tobias Ellwood, to his immense credit, recently suggested the UK should...
Given the self-inflicted economic harm from Brexit and the absence of meaningful post-Brexit opportunities, this is no surprise; the country is also...
Renée La Racineuse: If these “consultations” are anything like the previous council’s, they may as well be launched into space. Graeme...
I have been considering moving my "retirement transport” to rail and investing in a senior rail card. The union has saved many hours of...
I have been considering moving my "retirement transport” to rail and investing in a senior rail card. The union has saved many hours of...
Lorna Gatens: Named and shamed? They should be fined and forced to cut prices or close down. Calvin Cooper: It’s an absolute disgrace. The...
However I was left with no option this week but to resign my membership of the Scottish Conservatives following a further “flip flop” from Douglas...