US State makes the case for Scotland’s nuclear-free renewables strategy unanswerable
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From the Tennessee Lookout, yesterday, a tragic account of one US states horrific experience of coal-fired power generation and an awareness that nuclear is not the answer to its needs: Tennessee’s terrible power choices – A return to coal and a boost of nuclear programs provoke skepticism There have been scary nuclear accidents both before and since Three Mile Island. The book “We Almost Lost Detroit” details the little-known story of the 1966 partial meltdown of America’s first commercial … Continue reading US State makes the case for Scotland’s nuclear-free renewables strategy unanswerable
Sturgeon and Clinton – does being a woman any woman trump (sic) her war crimes, her murder and betrayal of the poor?
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON In the Herald, yesterday: Nicola Sturgeon has praised former US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton as a “class act” and said the world would have been better if she had defeated Donald Trump. Posting on social media after Ms Clinton’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee was made public, Ms Sturgeon paid a glowing tribute to her fellow politician. This topic has caused me much angst over the years. Throughout those years, in TuS, I have praised and defended Nicola Sturgeon, time and … Continue reading Sturgeon and Clinton – does being a woman any woman trump (sic) her war crimes, her murder and betrayal of the poor?
As the deal is done to buy Ardrossan harbour, how these Tory ministers sold it to enable shareholders to milk rather than to maintain it, how Labour then did nothing and now the SNP Government is blamed for not buying it back and repairing it quick enough?
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From STV yesterday: Negotiations to bring Ardrossan Harbour into public ownership have been completed, the Transport Secretary has said.The facility is currently owned by Peel Ports, but has been sought by the Scottish Government’s ferry procurement arm Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) since it became clear two new ferries serving the route between the mainland and the Isle of Arran would not be able to dock there. The Glen Sannox entered service last year with its sister ship, … Continue reading As the deal is done to buy Ardrossan harbour, how these Tory ministers sold it to enable shareholders to milk rather than to maintain it, how Labour then did nothing and now the SNP Government is blamed for not buying it back and repairing it quick enough?
UK unemployment to worsen from 40% higher than in Scotland but Scotland’s far lower unemployment level still a secret as election looms
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON The Guardian today, has: Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless. OBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertainty There’s no mention of Scotland and ‘Scotland’s media is offering no such detail. Here’s why: The unemployment rate in Scotland at the end of 2025, was 3.7%, down from 3.8% in 2024. In crude terms 5.1 is 1.4 greater than 3.7 but … Continue reading UK unemployment to worsen from 40% higher than in Scotland but Scotland’s far lower unemployment level still a secret as election looms
Despite 1 320 more referrals, Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services hit 90% target for fifth time in a row but in media silence
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON The Child, adolescent, and psychological therapies national dataset (CAPTND) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Report published today, does not cover waiting times targets, so I used the link it had to see Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting times Quarter ending December 2025, also published today. From this, the above line graph revealing 18 months of hitting the 90% target, and: 3,767 people started treatment in CAMHS. This is an increase of 4.7% (170) from … Continue reading Despite 1 320 more referrals, Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services hit 90% target for fifth time in a row but in media silence
Major reduction in hospital delayed discharge times
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From Delayed discharges in NHS Scotland monthly Figures for January 2026 published yesterday: The average (median) length of delay for people delayed at the January 2026 census was 23 days. This is less than as at the census point in December 2025 (28 days), November 2025 (27 days) and October 2025 (29 days). https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/delayed-discharges-in-nhsscotland-monthly/delayed-discharges-in-nhs-scotland-monthly-figures-for-january-2026/main-points/ How important is this kind of information, 20% reduction in median, for NHS Scotland? Short-term trend improvement — A drop from 28–29 days median … Continue reading Major reduction in hospital delayed discharge times
Psychological therapies – 82.1% of people started treatment within 18 weeks of referral to narrow gap for second quarter
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From Psychological therapies waiting times Quarter ending December 2025, published yesterday, the above and: 82.1% of people started treatment within 18 weeks of referral, which is an increase from 80.7% in the previous quarter, and an increase from 80.4% for the quarter ending December 2024. The Scottish Government standard states that 90% of people should start their treatment within 18 weeks of referral to PT. https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/psychological-therapies-waiting-times/psychological-therapies-waiting-times-quarter-ending-december-2025/ Media coverage? Zero. Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct … Continue reading Psychological therapies – 82.1% of people started treatment within 18 weeks of referral to narrow gap for second quarter
NHS Scotland ready to do 97% of more than 25 000 ops every month despite steadily increasing numbers since pandemic
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From Cancelled planned operations Month ending 31 January 2026 published yesterday, the above, and: There were 25,766 operations planned to take place across NHS Scotland. This is 7.7% higher (+1,835) than the number planned in January 2025 (23,931). Over the course of the last 12 months, from February 2025 to January 2026 (302,449), there was a 6.1% increase (+17,490) compared to the previous 12 months (284,959). This reflects the post-Covid pandemic trend of generally increasing planned operations. Of … Continue reading NHS Scotland ready to do 97% of more than 25 000 ops every month despite steadily increasing numbers since pandemic
Short video – Why NHS Scotland Emergency departments are not just a wee bit better than in NHS England, they’re far better!
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON Facts – https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/03/03/in-january-2026-nhs-scotlands-type-1-emergency-departments-treated-an-extra-21-000-patients-within-4-hours-30-more-than-nhs-england-would-have-managed-to-reveal-the-gap-is-far-greater-than-report/ Continue reading Short video – Why NHS Scotland Emergency departments are not just a wee bit better than in NHS England, they’re far better!
Bitter thegither? Another plague courtesy of brutal gangs from England into small-town Scotland
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON From BBC Tayside and Central today, the above and: Police Scotland has targeted a number of suspected brothels across Stirling and Falkirk as part of a national strategy to address prostitution and sexual exploitation. The BBC was given exclusive access to a raid and witnessed officers simultaneously entering a business and a flat where they carried out searches and seized items. Officers have also undertaken welfare visits to speak to people they believe are involved in prostitution, and … Continue reading Bitter thegither? Another plague courtesy of brutal gangs from England into small-town Scotland
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