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Standing for Falkirk East and Linlithgow
Martyn Day, An Experienced Candidate and Representative This post will be updated throughout the selection contest, so do check back Updated, Monday 5 May I am ready to support John Swinney as he prepares to lead our party and our country through one of the most important periods in our political journey. I’m ready to…
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The Hidden Cost: How Labour’s National Insurance Hike Threatens Scotland’s Future
The recent changes to Employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are more than just a bureaucratic adjustment. It has added to the pressures Scotland faces adding well over £700 million to the cost of delivering public services. Despite this, the UK Government seems to be saying it will only reimburse less than half of that cost.…
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Devolved Budgets
Five months into Starmer’s government, the broken promises are clear. Labour continues to shortchange pensioners, cutting winter fuel payments while claiming to offer “change”. Wednesday this week sees publication of the next Scottish budget for 2025/26. We know from independent analysis by the House of Commons Library that Scotland’s block grant has fallen as a…
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Electoral Mandates in Scottish Politics:
The recent SNP St Andrews Award Dinner highlighted an important moment of recognition, with David Alexander of Falkirk receiving a lifetime achievement award for his 33 years of dedicated service as a councillor. His long-standing commitment to both local government and the independence cause exemplifies the kind of experienced leadership that Scottish politics needs. You…
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The Close of an Epoch: Remembering Alex Salmond
Posted on October 16, 2024 by Martyn Day A Personal Reflection and Tribute I was shocked and saddened at Alex’s sudden death; a political giant has left the stage. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, particularly his wife Moira at this difficult time. It is hard to believe that Alex has gone. He was a constant…
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