Aye Matters

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.…

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…

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…