An SNP Failure – “aim to decouple ownership and usage of cars. We will persuade and not punish car users to use other modes. We will take three specific measures each of which will bring about a modal shift” – SNP 2011 Manifesto, page 26 The Scottish Government website tells us that “The percentage of… Continue reading The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 27
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The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 26
An SNP Failure – “increase the provision of free nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds by 50 per cent. That means increasing the entitlement from 400 hours a year to 600 hours a year” – SNP 2011 Manifesto, SNP 2011 Manifesto, page 51 Local authorities had not met the 600 hours target by… Continue reading The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 26
May 2021. Carbon Capture in Scotland
A company leading work on a pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland has won a fresh vote of confidence after an energy industry heavy-hitter joined its board. Alistair Buchanan, former chief executive of energy regulator Ofgem, has been appointed chairman of Storrega Geotechnologies at what he said was an exciting time in… Continue reading May 2021. Carbon Capture in Scotland
May 2021. The Queen’s Speech for Scotland
The Queen has outlined the government’s priorities for the year ahead, as she officially reopened Parliament. In a ten-minute speech in the House of Lords, she highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. This includes a number of bills carried over from the previous “session” of Parliament, which ended in… Continue reading May 2021. The Queen’s Speech for Scotland
May 2021. Education in Covid Scotland
I am afraid that whenever a politician asks to be judged on their record, it is sensible to assume this reflects a confidence they won’t be. At the very least such promises are hostages to future headlines. Take, for instance, Nicola Sturgeon’s boast that education – and specifically closing the gap between the best and… Continue reading May 2021. Education in Covid Scotland
The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 25
An SNP Failure – “Maintain teacher numbers in the face of falling school rolls to cut class sizes” – SNP 2011 Manifesto, p52 The number of teachers has fallen by nearly 3,000 since 2007 – and the number of classroom assistants fell too. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240880 [user-submitted-posts]
May 2021. Sturgeon and another Referendum Part 2
We can expect screams for a Referendum now that the Scottish Parliament elections are over. While the SNP fell short of a majority, pro-independence parties combined crossed the 65-seat mark thanks to the Scottish Greens, a nationalist party. Nicola Sturgeon says this represents a mandate for another referendum. That view will be dutifully echoed by… Continue reading May 2021. Sturgeon and another Referendum Part 2
May 2021. Sturgeon and another Referendum Part 1
Tom Bradby got them started. On Friday night, the News at Ten anchor opined that ‘if the SNP can assemble a pro-independence majority’, he couldn’t see ‘how it would be credible to deny them another referendum’. In fact, ‘it would make an absolute mockery of the principle of democratic devolution’. All we’re going to be hearing… Continue reading May 2021. Sturgeon and another Referendum Part 1
The SNP Evil in Scotland Part 24
An SNP Failure – “replace the expensive and discredited Student Loans system with means-tested student grants” – SNP 2011 Manifesto, page 54 PROMISE BROKEN. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240868 [user-submitted-posts]
May 2021. Mhairi Black
Mhairi Black MP has been branded a “champagne nationalist” after claiming almost £13,500 for business class flights between Paisley and London. Critics slammed the SNP politician after it was revealed she claimed for 38 journeys between Glasgow Airport and London City. https://rumble.com/vhfpfz-may-2021.-mhairi-black.html [user-submitted-posts]