Annabel Goldie

Tories warn that urgent action is needed on methadone use

Urgent action needs to be taken over the "escalating" use of the heroin substitute methadone to treat addicts, it has been warned. The Scottish Tories said the country was "over-dependant" on methadone. Leader Annabel Goldie...

MSPs defend frequent first-class train trips

Published Date: 16 November 2008 THE Scottish Parliament may have been established to bring politicians closer to the people, but a minority of its representatives would rather avoid the great unwashed when it comes to...

Robert McNeil: Punch and Judy and pure panto at Holyrood's knockabout show

Well thanks, I thought, I intend to. The a bove exchanges took place yesterday, prior to the highlight of the nation's week: First Minister's Questions at Holyrood. I watched the gladiators enter the arena: Eck Salmond, First...

David Cameron welcomes Gordon Brown's Glenrothes reprieve

In spite of losing their deposit and seeing their vote cut in half in the Glenrothes by election there were few signs of despondency amongst senior Tories attending a fund raising dinner in Glasgow on Friday night.

Under the arc of history

A customer raises a glass to Barack Obama and his can do philosophy Yes we can. All things are possible. Put your hand on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day. Not the words of the victor at...

Crime writer Ian Rankin backs Labour's man in Glenrothes by-election

Nov 5 2008 By Dave King BEST-SELLING crime writer Ian Rankin yesterday gave his backing to Labour in the Glenrothes by-election. The Rebus author said candidate Lindsay Roy would be an "exceptional choice" as an MP. Rankin, who...

Rival HBOS bid could be 'days away'

Published Date: 05 November 2008 DETAILS of a rival bid for Halifax Bank of Scotland could emerge within days, it was claimed today. SNP MSP Alex Neil said he was "very very confident" at least another bid would be made for the...

Brian Taylor blogs on first minister's questions

An eclectic mix at FMQs. Mr Salmond demurred, suggesting that his proposed measure was popular and worthwhile. At least one of her questions was rather wordy - but it was a good showing, albeit handled by Mr Salmond with his...

SNP ‘still favourites’ for Glenrothes

By Tom Gordon, Scottish Political Editor THE SNP are "still the favourites" to win the Glenrothes by-election despite months of strenuous Labour campaigning, the Scottish Secretary admitted yesterday. The admission came after...

Gerald Warner - How to lose votes and alienate supporters

Published Date: 26 October 2008 MESSING around in boats is not necessarily the ideal therapy for tired politicians during Parliamentary recess, as shadow chancellor George Osborne has discovered to his cost. Osborne's...

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