Tag: Public Policy
Avoiding Another Council Tax Freeze: Shona Robinson’s Warning in Scottish Budget
Scotland's Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, has received a warning from Holyrood's Local Government Committee regarding the possibility of imposing another council tax freeze. The committee expressed widespread opposition to such a move, highlighting concerns...
Scottish Council Considers Visitor Levy Amid Rising Opposition
The Scottish Council in Argyll and Bute is making waves as they consider implementing a visitor levy, despite facing increasing opposition from various quarters. The proposal has sparked debates, petitions, and protests among councillors...
Candidates Criticize Anas Sarwar’s ‘Convenient’ Winter Fuel U-Turn
Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is facing criticism for his recent U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments, with opponents accusing him of making a politically convenient move just days before three key by-elections. Sarwar...
Scottish couple challenges UK Government Winter Fuel Payment cut
Scottish Couple Battles UK Government Over Winter Fuel Payment CutA couple from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire is taking a stand against the UK Government's decision to eliminate the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. Florence...
Responding to JD Vance’s False Claims on Buffer Zones
US Vice President JD Vance's recent claims regarding Scotland's buffer zones around abortion clinics have sparked controversy and concern among campaigners. During a speech in Munich, Vance suggested that Scots who pray in their...