Another controversial measure went through Holyrood earlier this week, when MSPs backed Scottish Government plans to hike the minimum unit price charged for alcohol from the current level of 50p a unit to 65p a unit.
Brian Wilson hits the nail on the head about the use of public subsidy for events. Aye Write has not been “saved”.
The SNP's commitment to independence is a declining asset in today's politics, if it is indeed not already a liability.
JK Rowling is once again in the news, having accused Humza Yousaf of “showing absolute contempt for women” after he said trans women would be covered by the Scottish Government’s new misogyny law.
What have we come to as a society when we decide to prevent or ban individuals from doing things they want to and very importantly, choose to do, none of which are illegal?
VAL McDermid has been commenting on Nicola Sturgeon apparently suffering from misogyny, saying: "A lot of men do not like the idea of a successful, powerful woman." What she fails to acknowledge is that many of the comments criticising the former First Minister are from women who feel that they have been let down by a fellow woman.
The debate over transgender issues has once again become a hot topic on our Letters Pages, brought into new focus by last week’s publication of the Cass Review into children’s gender services in England.
IT sometimes astonishes me the rubbish that politicians spout and expect us to believe, especially over the Middle East
CONGRATULATIONS are due to Kevin McKenna for his tribute to JK Rowling on the implications in Scotland of the Cass Report. His worthy accolade describes the compassionate approach and practical measures that she has delivered to those in need of help and understanding.
YOUR front-page report on Saturday shows the UK Government's approach to telecommunications provision in rural areas, a Westminster responsibility, is in a complete shambles.
