Fuel, feed and fertiliser costs are threatening “the very viability of many farms” commented Liam McArthur.
“Rise in fuel costs is forcing some ‘boats in Orkney to tie up’ “
Scotland Increases Social Security Benefits
Several payments delivered in Scotland to people requiring financial support are to be increased by the Scottish Government from 1st April.
UK & Scottish Governments Announce Deal on Freeports
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has described the deal as a ‘tax dodgers’ charter.’
Doom for the domed
“I’m a bald man “
Absent Hosts #COP26
“in the week of COP26, what we really need to ask is: ecologically, what does Scotland want?”
Scotland’s Farmers Angry At New Zealand Trade Deal
“Our fears that the process adopted by the UK Government in agreeing the Australia deal would set a dangerous precedent going forward have just been realised. ” – NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy
The Crossing Point
“Ireland’s calm maturity in the face of Westminster duplicity should remind us that there’s an opportunity, if we wish to take it, to be honest and better and different.”
Arctic Connections: Trading Post Brexit
“if sustainable development of the Arctic region, and of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, is a priority, then the development of their communities, in ways that are acceptable to those communities, should be a priority.”
We Didn’t Start The Fire
“who is best placed to deliver Scotland’s fundamental needs? The people we vote for now, or the people we haven’t voted for since 1955?”
Kermit and the Tousle haired Eco-Warrior
“When your Prime Minister begins to quote Kermit the Frog on climate change on the most important stage in the World, you know you are in trouble. “
