Letters: Unfit for office

Dear Editor

The increasing number of statements made recently by Defence Minister Gavin Williamson (above) during tours both at home and abroad are extremely disturbing.

In one statement he calls for the establishment of more military bases around the world, in another he calls for increased support to back Ukranian forces in their dispute with Russia.

His latest statement – calling for an aircraft carrier to be sent to the Yellow Sea –  shows, in my opinion, he is quite unsuited to be in any position of government.

A. Delahoy

Silverknowes Gardens

Auld Alliance: FM calls for EU nationals to stay in Scotland

The Scottish Government will increase its efforts to encourage EU citizens to remain in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will confirm in an address to the Assemblée Nationale, the lower house of the French Parliament, later today. Ms Sturgeon will describe the UK’s decision to end Freedom of Movement as part of its Brexit deal as a ‘self-defeating measure.’ Continue reading Auld Alliance: FM calls for EU nationals to stay in Scotland