The introduction of the Digital Economy Bill has been met with fierce criticism from opposition parties and activists, who have branded it “shameless”, “outrageous” and “akin to a war crime”.
Swinney wins award against backdrop of expenses row
November 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
North Tayside MSP John Swinney was named Scottish Politician of the Year at a ceremony in Edinburgh last night. Mr Swinney, who is the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, received the award for his role in dealing with the financial crisis and for delivering a council tax freeze. As he accepted the award he heaped [...]
‘Capitalism: A Love Story’
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
by Scott Norton Michael Moore’s new documentary, ‘Capitalism: A love Story’ , attempts to broach the subject of corporate greed in American society and begins by illustrating the fact that one percent of the population in America control ninety-six percent of the wealth. Moore’s latest movie is thought provoking as well as extremely moving in the way that [...]
Don’t believe everything you read!
November 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Andrew Donaldson When Canadian Transport Minister Mike Baird sent a text message this week declaring “Thatcher is dead”, it didn’t take long for the news to spread like wildfire throughout Canadian politics. Even the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, was led to believe that Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s first female Prime Minister, had died [...]
Experts Warn of Infection Death Sentences if Careless Prescriptions Continue
November 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
by Elliot Adams The European Centre of Disease prevention and Control (ECDC), which is focused on controlling infectious diseases like swine flu in Europe, is to write this week to all practicing GPs, warning them of the dangers of routinely prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds because their overuse is contributing to the spread of [...]
Navy privitasation plan sparks union anger
November 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Jamie Patterson Expected plans to privatise a historic navy fleet have outraged union leaders today. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, a civilian fleet which has delivered ammunition, food and fuel to ships for over a century, is due to be considered for privatisation under a Ministry of Defence report due today. Maritime Union RMT have [...]
Zimbabwe Community Group In Scotland Is Launched
November 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown By Edwin Mashonganyika A Community Group with the aim to establish Zimbabwean values and identity in Scotland and the United Kingdom as a whole was launched in Edinburgh recently. A member of the Group who did not want to be identified said the idea was [...]
BBC Launches Democracy Live
November 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Ryan Culling The BBC has launched a new website which provides on demand coverage of the UK’s national political institutions and the European Parliament. Democracy Live, at bbc.co.uk/democracylive, aims to provide the public with unparalleled access to democratic institutions across Britain. The website boasts technology which allows the user to search for the political [...]
Doctors Urge Department of Health Not to Go it Alone on Mental Illness
November 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Elliot Adams Mental Health is vital to our well-being and the well-being of Britain as a whole, with common mental health problems contributing to both social problems and serious physical illnesses. Every part of a person’s environment can affect their mental health, and so, with the continued recession adding pressure to people’s daily lives, [...]
EU Lisbon Treaty
November 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
By Jennifer Russell On the 13th December 2007, EU members signed the Treaty of Lisbon. Now almost two years later it is looking increasingly likely that this EU Treaty will be in place for Christmas. The UK government ratified the Treaty in Parliament on the 16th July 2008. This was done without a referendum, and [...]
Joyce’s Resignation Raises Same Old Question
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
by Sian Lower In September Falkirk MP Eric Joyce issued his letter of resignation as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Defence Secretary, stating that Britain is ” punching above it’s weight” with regard to the war in Afghanistan, and Gordon Brown needs to do more for the soldiers and their families, including more funding for [...]
Scotland Swayed by Cameron’s Speech?
October 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
By Gemma Haigh and Narelle McGowan In Conservative Leader, David Cameron’s key note speech on Thursday he spoke of his passion for the Union, but did he do enough to get the Scots on side? Known for their anti-Tory stance Scottish people appear to have had a shift in opinion and are open to hearing [...]
Political parties row over 48 hour working week
December 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Labour MEPs have voted against Gordon Brown over the scrapping of Britain’s opt-out from the maximum 48 hour working week. The European Parliament voted to remove Britain’s opt-out meaning the new resolution could be in place by 2011. Labour MPs and MEPs disagreed on the move, with MEPs voting down the opt-out by 421 to [...]
Bid for assisted suicide in Scotland by Lothians MSP
December 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
by Margaret Kearns Independent MSP Margo MacDonald has launched a bid to introduce a change of law legalising assisted suicide in Scotland. MacDonald, herself a sufferer of Parkinson’s Disease, will announce on Monday her plans for consultation, with a view to bringing the legislation before Parliament next year. The consultation paper will require the backing [...]
Clinton to become Secretary of State?
November 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Euan Black There is increasing speculation that Hillary Clinton will become Barack Obama’s Secretary of State. The rumours come as Mr Obama promised to work with John McCain, his Republican rival for the presidency. The job offer for Mrs Clinton serves as a further indication that Obama will create a challenging and opinionated cabinet [...]
