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The #BigClimateDebate

November is Climate Debate month at ELREC

Dear Friends,

Hope you are well.

The #BigClimateDebate has now arrived. Join the most important discussion of our time. The Big Climate Debate is YOUR opportunity to influence climate change policies. 

Each evening, an elected representative will give a short presentation on their parties’ policies and actions. You will hear their achievements and proposals to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. We will then open the session to audience’s questions.
 

Join Sarah Boyack Labour MSP on Monday 2nd November 5-6pm: https://bigclimatedebate.eventbrite.co.uk

Join Finn Carson Conservative MSP on Tuesday 3rd November, 5-6pm: https://climatedebate3.eventbrite.co.uk

Join Patrick Harvie Green MSP on Wednesday 4th November 5:15-6:15pm: https://climatedebate1.eventbrite.co.uk

Join Christine Jardine Liberal Democrat MP on Thursday 5th November 5-6pm: https://climatedebate2.eventbrite.co.uk

Join Deidre Brock SNP MP on Monday 9th November, 5-6pm: https://climatedebate4.eventbrite.co.uk


Following these sessions, we will be honoured to gather all speakers and Government Minister together for a panel discussion on November 18th, 5PM where they will debate questions asked by YOU. More details to come.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Kind regards,
Foysol Choudhury MBE
Chair
Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council 
14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH
(T) 0131 556 0441
(E) foysolchoudhury@aol.com
(W) www.elrec.org.uk

Calling the Curious: The RSE launches new Summer Events programme

Looking for something a bit different this summer? The RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh) is launching Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building to explore some of the most pressing and interesting issues and ideas of the day. Continue reading Calling the Curious: The RSE launches new Summer Events programme

Holyrood debate to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

 

Tuesday (6 February) marks 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote in the UK and the First Minister will lead a Holyrood debate that day to celebrate the centenary and to highlight the need to further advance women’s representation in all aspects of Scottish society. Continue reading Holyrood debate to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

Government must focus on preventative health measures, say Greens

The Scottish Government must give a greater focus to preventative public health measures in order to improve the National Health Service, the Scottish Greens will say during a Holyrood debate later today.  Speaking in an opposition debate on the NHS in Scotland 2017 report, Green MSP Alison Johnstone will say the report’s findings prove there’s a greater need for early intervention and for general practice funding to be reformed to help support GP retention. Continue reading Government must focus on preventative health measures, say Greens

Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit

Monday 5th June, 6pm

Royal Overseas League, Princes Street

Brexit is the most monumental change that British society has experienced in decades. The outcome of the June 8 general election will be key in determining who will represent Britain in the exit negotiations, and with what positions. Continue reading Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit

Scotland: we have a problem?

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On Wednesday 20 April, Electoral Reform Society Scotland is hosting a free public discussion to coincide with the release of our new report One Party To Rule Them All: Does Scotland Have A Predominant-Party Problem?

The report addresses the dangers of one party dominance in a parliament designed for coalitions. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to explore what Scots want from our democracy and what we can do to help keep the Scottish parliament diverse and cooperative.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Speakers include:

  • Lesley Riddoch (journalist and commentator)
  • Angela Haggerty (editor of CommonSpace)
  • Rory Scothorne (ERS Scotland)
  • Compered by Gerry Hassan (writer and academic)

7pm – 8.30pm, Wednesday 20 April.

Blythswood Hall,
Renfield St Stephen’s Centre,
260 Bath St,
Glasgow, G2 4JP

Join the Facebook event and invite your friends here.

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Question Time events as election looms

Local community organisations have organised two Question Time events in the run-up to May’s Holyrood elections

TUESDAY 22 MARCH 6 – 8 pm

at Craigroyston Community High School

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THURSDAY 24 MARCH 10am – 12 noon

at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

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Contact Anita on 0131 551 1671 if you need childcare.

These events are being organised by Pilton Community Health Project, North Edinburgh Community Learning and Development, Craigroyston Community High School, North Edinburgh Timebank, Living in Harmony and Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council.

Ask candidates for the Scottish Parliament the questions that matter to you!