Andy Burnham Most Popular Politician in Scotland, Poll Suggests
Andy Burnham is the most popular politician in Scotland, with a net favourability rating of plus 6%, a poll by Diffley Partnership suggests.
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Edinburgh council chief on visitor levy, festivals and Princes Street
Edinburgh council leader Jane Meagher defends the visitor levy, says Princes Street should reopen by month’s end, and urges cooler festival talks.
Lockerbie Bombing Trial Delayed for Third Time
The trial of a man accused of building the bomb which destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie has been delayed after new evidence came to light
Nearly 200,000 Young Scots Cut Food Intake to Afford Essentials
Nearly a third of young Scots are cutting food intake to afford essentials, with Trussell urging urgent action on poverty.
Radiohead and Primal Scream Call to Scrap Rosebank Oil Field
More than 200 artists, including Radiohead and Primal Scream, urge Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field.
Satellite Broadband Trial to Boost Remote Scottish Rail Route
Satellite broadband trial backed by UK Government will test reliable internet on a ScotRail train on the West Highland Line.
Scotland’s 5G Rollout Leaves Rural and Island Communities Behind
Scotland’s 5G coverage is 93% in populated areas, but just 37% of landmass, leaving rural and island communities behind.
Simple Plan to Counter Farage: Rejoin EU, Call Election
Reader says Burnham should pledge to rejoin the EU, then call a general election to counter Farage.
SNP warned extending short-sentence rule could risk victims
Scottish Government plans to extend the short-sentence presumption have been warned could keep more offenders out of prison and risk victims.
Edinburgh councillors eye sanctuary city stance on immigration raids
Edinburgh councillors are being asked to consider a sanctuary city-style stance on immigration raids and condemn the UK Government’s Hostile Environment policies.