“it leaves Scotland unique among the four nations of the UK in facing an outcome we did not vote for and having no say over our future relationship.”
“Boris Johnson’s proposed Brexit deal is even more extreme than Theresa May’s “
Thoughts from the poolside
“That’s the thing about “taking back control” – the border has to go somewhere.”
Crofting Bill Dropped by Scottish Government
Staff Diverted to Brexit Related Legislation
The Best of Times
“power is never given up without an almighty struggle, and that the primary reason for Westminster not allowing a second plebiscite on self-determination is because they will lose.”
Brexit Will Hit Orkney Hard Concludes Report
A report published by the Scottish Government this week has painted a bleak picture for Orkney as one of the areas worst hit by Brexit.
Maree Todd: “If we truly want Scotland to be the best place in the world to grow up, equal protection is necessary.”
“I was delighted to see the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill passed by MSPs last Thursday evening by 84 votes to 29.”
The Final Crossing
“There’s been a major stooshie about plans to turn Stranraer into a lorry park in the seemingly inevitable event of a no-deal Brexit and the likelihood of increased freight through Cairnryan “
Financial Loan Payments to Support Scotland’s Farmers
“we are directly investing more than £327 million into the rural economy at the increased rate of 95%”
Every day you wake up and think it can’t get any madder.
Here’s today’s new low. It comes from Manchester, courtesy of the thigh squeezing, serially mendacious unelected Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, and his speech today.
Maree Todd MSP: “UK energy policy is stacked against the islands”
“It is shocking that islanders generating more electricity than they can use are still top of the fuel poverty league table. “
