Monthly Archives: May 2016

What will Nicola Sturgeon be hoping for on June 23rd?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Edinburgh_AoG

There has been much speculation on the implications of the EU referendum for the unity of the UK. A list of EU supporters have suggested that a vote for BREXIT will lead to the break-up of Britain. But what logic … Continue reading →

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Orphan problems

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Edinburgh_AoG

In its report on the future delivery of public services, the Christie Commission highlighted the activities of a recovery consortium based in Hamilton as an example of good practice. Commissioners visited the initiative and had been impressed by its work. … Continue reading →

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Tories smiling but challenges ahead

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Edinburgh_AoG

The Scottish Conservatives are smiling and with good reason. The party’s share of the vote rose by 8.1% to 22% across Scotland’s 73 constituencies and by 10.6% to 22.9% across its regions. Over half a million voters turned out to … Continue reading →

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