Holyrood ‘shows respect’ for Gaelic with five year plan

The Scottish Parliament has renewed its commitment to Gaelic with the publication of its new Gaelic Language plan. The plan, published yesterday,  sets out how the Scottish Parliament will promote and support the language over the next five years. Continue reading Holyrood ‘shows respect’ for Gaelic with five year plan

Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision

SNP MSPs move to block toilet (plans)

Councils could soon be obliged to consider how the provision of public toilets and water fountains could be improved after a Green MSP’s amendments to the planning bill were backed by a Holyrood committee today. Continue reading Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision

Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass

In May this year Miles led a debate at Holyrood on the development of Edinburgh City bypass due to the excessive congestion at rush hour every day.  During the debate Miles received assurances from the then Transport secretary Humza Yousaf that the Edinburgh City Bypass was a priority for the Scottish Government. Continue reading Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass

Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels

Alison Johnstone, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, has expressed concern at the high level of delayed discharges – people stuck in hospital beds awaiting social care. Continue reading Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels