So it’s the start of a New Year and let’s hope we can press the political “restart” button at Westminster given the shambolic shenanigans that marked the end of last year. The behaviour of so-called honourable Members has been an utter disgrace – personal vitriol and abuse distracting from the serious work needing done. This […]
It’s been a little while since I’ve written a blog on Brexit. Things are now moving quite quickly so I thought it might be helpful for me to share a few of my thoughts on where we are. The proposal put forward by Theresa May last week is not a good one and not one […]
I guess the big news this month is the budget. We’ve certainly spent all of this week looking at it. But despite all the bluster and spin, you have to wonder if any of it really matters. After all, if we have a no deal Brexit then Hammond will be back in February to present […]
A new publicly accessible database has laid bare the financial impact that leaving the EU will have on areas around the UK, with Edinburgh Northern and Leith facing losses of £26.5 million. The new database provides a map of EU funding across the UK. The figures show that the EU has invested over £26.5 million […]
It’s a long-held tradition for Edinburgh residents to rent out their homes at festival time. It eases the pressure on accommodation and gives locals an excuse to escape the madding crowds for a couple of weeks. This hasn’t been without issue – party flats making life hell for neighbours is not a new thing – […]
Earlier this month, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for a government consultation on tourist tax in Edinburgh. Any plans to introduce the levy would need the support of the Scottish Government to proceed. Edinburgh City Council leader Adam McVey said: “The First Minister’s announcement was welcome in that their work will provide a […]
Heading in for the grand opening! #snp18 #TeamLeith Catching up with @IndyAnatomist after her women’s fringe event #snp18 #TeamLeith We sent 11+ members of our branch out to represent #TeamLeith @thesnp Autumn Conference. Here’s a snippet of what happened 👇#SNP18
Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East and SNP Spokesperson on the House of Lords, Scotland and Cabinet Office, explores why Scotland voted overwhelmingly against Brexit, as part of the Compass´thinktank´s report ‘The causes and cures of Brexit’ I’VE been asked to give a Scottish perspective on why people here voted for Brexit. Or, more to […]
We were supposed to set off from Johnston Terrace at one o’clock on last Saturday’s march for independence. In fact, it was a quarter past two by the time I turned into the Lawnmarket and began the walk down the Royal Mile to Holyrood. That’s what happens when the biggest gathering in years descends upon […]
Eradicating poverty and fighting for social justice are some of the central reasons why I got involved in politics. So how do we turn those ambitions into actions and make real change in our communities? As we recognise Challenge Poverty Week (October 1st-6th), I’d like to share a few thoughts about the steps I think […]