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Romantic journey to oblivion by Brian Monteith
WE ARE in the deepest recession that all but the very, very old can remember. We are being told by those in the know that …
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Unionists should seize the day! by Brian Monteith
The referendum asking if the Scottish electorate wanted a Scottish Parliament with tax raising powers was only thirteen years ago and the third session of …
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Wanted: more Scots Tory Peers by Brian Monteith
WITH the Conservatives still hot favourites to win the General Election thoughts of what Scottish political life might be like after the election are now …
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Sturgeon back on the menu by Brian Monteith
BEING a politician in the shop window – such as Scotland’s vibrant democracy – is not the easiest or most comfortable of jobs. Still, there …
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Reforming the Barnett formula is in Scotland's interests by Brian Monteith
AT THE end of this week David Cameron will be in Scotland to address the party faithful at a one-day gathering in Perth. It should …
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Holyrood should inspect the inspectors by Brian Monteith
ABOLISH independent school inspection, says the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES). We agree, says the primary school headteachers’ union, the Association of …
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Oranges are not the only fruit, Alex by Brian Monteith
TWO recent developments, both involving our capital city, have left the Scottish Government’s economic policies looking particularly at odds with reality – and worth challenging …
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COMING HOME - A Wanderer Returns by Robert Kilgour
After spending the last six and a half years living and travelling abroad – working, relaxing, observing and learning, I am coming back to the …
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Brew of deceit fuels minimum drink price lobby by Brian Monteith
THE onslaught has been immense. The Scottish Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, never misses an opportunity to berate our misbehaviour and call for a minimum price …
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Phoney War declared by Cameron by Brian Monteith
DAVID Cameron made a big speech on Monday. Those of us interested in politics, or at least some news on what a change in Britain’s …