Among his key policy proposals are increasing the number of teachers in Scotland by 2,000, bringing income taxes into line with the rest of the UK, and scrapping the Scottish government’s plan to introduce a so-called parking tax. He has taken part in at least one march to save the Vale of Leven Hospital.
Within moments, we now have access to news on multiple platforms and no longer need to wait for the morning paper, the weekly or the evening news for updates. Social media has allowed new organisations to disrupt the news market and also gives individuals a greater freedom to publish news and analysis themselves, challenging established providers. For the 70,000 people across the UK who are employed as journalists, the shift from traditional print media to digital has given rise to a need for more training and an increased range of skills.
Veterans’ charity Erskine has received a hat trick of excellent results from the Care Inspectorate over the past two weeks. The most recent detailed audit, this time of the Erskine Park Home in Bishopton, confirmed that the charity delivers an excellent standard of care and support to those in its care.
Everyone is exhausted. An elated Sinn Féin, having even surprised itself with a stellar performance at the ballot box, is still flying on the fumes of success. The smiling Greens and SocDems are also operating on adrenalin. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are still traumatised.
BBC Scotland is reporting that investigations into the fire that destroyed the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building have been hit by further delays, it has been announced.
The CLASSIC film season continues at the Concord a 7,30pm on Friday 21st February with RIVER OF NO RETURN (1954) starring Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe. Guests admitted for £3 when seats available.
