A “second chance” plan for drug users and a target to slash drug deaths in half are at the centre of a new drugs strategy unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today. Continue reading Scottish Conservatives unveil strategy to reduce drugs deaths
Tag: Holyrood
Brexit deal ‘essentially dead’ as May clings on
The UK Government’s proposed Brexit deal is ‘essentially dead’ because of ‘self-imposed draconian red lines,’ Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has said in a statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Continue reading Brexit deal ‘essentially dead’ as May clings on
Who owns our land? Transparency needed, says Holyrood committee
Much of Scotland’s land will remain outside the proposed Register of Controlled Interests in Land, whose purpose is to make land ownership more transparent, according to a report by the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.
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Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education
Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils.
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Planning battle lost but the fight goes on
The Scottish Greens have hit out at the SNP for blocking a bid to give communities the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions. Continue reading Planning battle lost but the fight goes on
Delayed discharges up: Greens urge social care staff boost
Scottish Ministers are being urged by the Scottish Greens to “fast-track action” on social care staffing, as new figures show a further rise in patients stuck in hospital – the vast majority of them waiting for social care. [1]
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Smacking: share your views
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is launching a call for views on proposed changes that would remove the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ from Scots law. Without this legal defence, parents and guardians would not be able to physically punish their children. Continue reading Smacking: share your views
THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building on Sunday 11 November 2018 to mark the 100thanniversary of the Armistice. Continue reading THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
Ben Macpherson MSP: UK Government’s unjust budget fails to address Scotland’s needs
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has criticised the UK Government for failing the people of Edinburgh Northern and Leith, and all of Scotland, following this year’s UK Government Budget announcement.
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Analysing the Budget: Short-changed or delivering for Scotland?
The Budget committed £1 billion in extra money for Scotland, maintained the freeze on whisky and fuel duty, and saw a £150 million investment in the Tay City Region Deal. The Chancellor also committed to progress growth deals in Ayrshire, Moray and Borderlands. A good deal for Scotland, then? Aye, right! was the response from Holyrood. Continue reading Analysing the Budget: Short-changed or delivering for Scotland?