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Richard Kerley: Centralisation claims don’t add up

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:18 GMT

The argument that more centralisation of public resources will save money is not based on hard evidence, writes Richard Kerley

Joyce McMillan: Politics of hate achieve nothing

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:11 GMT

Our reaction to the events in Woolwich must not mirror the mindset of the criminals, writes Joyce McMillan

Leaders: What price for vigilance? | Weather woes

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:04:13 GMT

It WAS one of those news items you have to catch twice because its horror was hard to believe the first time.

Analysis: Netanyahu unlikely to give Kerry peace

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:12 GMT

Seeking to nudge Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, US Secretary of State John Kerry this week praised Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s “seriousness” about revitalising hopes for a peace deal and voiced optimism for ending years of stalemate.

Robin McAlpine: Economy plan chained by convention

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:06:58 GMT

The SNP’s plan, while recognising some of what not to do, seems to include repeating the mistakes that caused the economic crisis in the first place, writes Robin McAlpine

Juliet Dunlop: Holidays at home win – by a distance

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:03:00 GMT

Does the thought of a fortnight in the sun fill you with dread? Do you break out in a cold sweat at the merest mention of a long-haul flight?

George Kerevan: UK Treasury in choppy waters

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:58:11 GMT

In questioning Scotland’s ability to weather an economic storm the Treasury is sailing rather close to the wind, writes George Kerevan

Tom Peterkin: Rift within Scots Tories deepens

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:49:50 GMT

AS IF a divided Conservative Party did not have enough on its plate already – what with the widening fissure over Europe and divisions over the gay marriage issue.

David Bell: Reform is game changer for renewables

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:43:56 GMT

On 30 April the Scottish Government launched a consultation on an overhaul of national planning policy, with the issue of a draft Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and the third National Planning Framework (NPF 3).

Analysis: Woolwich a ‘new round of terror threats’

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:28 GMT

Terrorist experts said yesterday’s murder was a departure from previous attacks and represented a “new round of terror threats in this country”.

Analysis: Marine energy hampered by costs

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:46:06 GMT

THE renewables industry often talks about Scotland’s marine energy sector as “world-leading” and it is announcements like this from Aquamarine Power that help prove the point.

Bill Jamieson: Get real about our debt problems

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:27 GMT

The independence debate has avoided the subject of our economy – but it must be confronted, writes Bill Jamieson

Iain Gray: SNP closures court disaster

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:27:02 GMT

There is no justice in SNP plans to close 26 courts – a decision that will a have a serious knock-on effect  on the viability of our towns, writes Iain Gray

Leaders: George Osborne’s Plan B | Poor healthcare

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:24 GMT

WHILE David Cameron was embarked on his latest round of diplomacy in Europe to try to get EU agreement on tackling tax avoidance by multinational companies, his Chancellor, George Osborne, was back in London responding to the report on the UK economy by the International Monetary Fund.

Fiona McCade: Popularity comes at too high a price

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:21:19 GMT

When I was about seven years old, I remember being sent out of class for sobbing uncontrollably. Why? Because I was wearing woolly tights.

Michael Kelly: Police have right to quiz services

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:14:27 GMT

With the advent of devolution, is there still a role for local government to play, asks Michael Kelly

Tavish Scott: SNP needs to send positive message

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:05:40 GMT

This week, the independence debate featured claim and counter claim. So, too, in the previous week.

Murdo Fraser: Scottish Tories move with the times

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:59:19 GMT

A shift to embrace further powers for Holyrood will put party back at the heart of the political landscape, writes Murdo Fraser

Peter MacLeod: Children in care deserve equal chance

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:27 GMT

DISCRIMINATION against children and young people in care affects around 16,000 youngsters a year in Scotland and costs the taxpayer millions because of the pressure it puts on prisons and the welfare system.

Emma Cowing: Fertility drive is offensive to women

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:26:17 GMT

KATE Garraway, her off Daybreak who is married to Derek Draper, is fronting a new campaign called Get Britain Fertile. It features Garraway made up to look like she’s about 102, sporting an enormous baby bump.