“An article in the New European (March 25th) on the possibility of the next Chancellor of Germany being from the Green Party got me thinking about the status of green parties in the UK. “
Letters: Welcoming the Public Sector Pay Rise
” I wish to thank the Scottish Green Party for securing a £800 pay rise (per annum, pro rata) for most public sector workers in Scotland in the recently agreed Scottish Budget. “
Letter: ‘Hidden Neonatal Journeys’
“we have launched Hidden Neonatal Journeys, our new campaign to raise awareness of the challenges faced by the parents of full term but sick babies. “
Letters: ‘The Youth Vote’
“Statistically, young people are the demographic segment of the electorate that is the least likely to vote, but it is vital that they do.”
Letters: ‘Coals to Newcastle’
“It’s tempting to think that, just maybe, OIC are importing stone from Oban ( yes, you read that right), to underline the ‘need’ to extend the quarry in Orkney”
Letters: ‘The Sheer Might of the Union?’
“As an independent country with our own currency we could create the money needed to support the people and the economy through any crisis.”
Letters: ‘developing a Highlands and Islands sustainable aviation sector’
“I want to add my voice to the drive to ensure renewable energy projects such as these create pathways for young people to make the most from the opportunities presented.”
Letters: ‘USE IT, DON’T LOSE IT’
“As your readership will be aware, we have an election coming up on 6 May 2021.”
Letters: ‘Utter Contempt’ of WM to Fishermen
“The utter contempt shown by Westminster to Scottish fishermen is a disgrace”
Letters: Incredulous at ” non-implementation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) in Orkney”
“The implementation of RET in Orkney is now an urgent requirement to assist recovery from the COVID pandemic, to help restore our ailing tourism sector “