Author: johnrobertson834
Retired Professor of Media Politics
Not-for-profit independent political analysis
As Labour accuse the SNP of covering up sex crimes a reminder of what they are:
Short video – The Dark Side of NHS England and Jackie Baillie’s only waiting times ‘victory’ over Scotland
‘Wind energy across Great Britain hit a new record on Wednesday, producing enough electricity for more than 23 million homes’ but between 57% and 72% of that is generated in Scotland alone for only 8% of the population
From STV News today: Wind power hits new record as gas squeezed to tiny share of generation. Wind energy across Great Britain hit a new record on Wednesday, producing enough electricity for more than 23 million homes across the country. Solar and wind also combined to squeeze more expensive gas-fired generation to just 2.3% of the power mix, figures from the National Energy System Operator (Neso) show. The record comes as the Government announced a £64 million grant to back the development of Port Talbot, in Wales, as the first port in the Celtic Sea to support floating offshore wind … Continue reading ‘Wind energy across Great Britain hit a new record on Wednesday, producing enough electricity for more than 23 million homes’ but between 57% and 72% of that is generated in Scotland alone for only 8% of the population
Scotland’s GPs have ‘negotiated, investment-heavy multi-year package aimed at stabilisation’, while England’s GPs have strongly rejected what they see as ‘burdensome, under-resourced changes’
Thanks, once again, to Dottie for alerting me to this: Today, from Doctors’ Association UK: The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has given its strong support to general practitioners in England after they overwhelmingly rejected this year’s imposed contract changes. Almost 17,000 GPs and GP registrars took part in the BMA’s referendum, with 98.9% voting against the plans. They have called on the Government to return to negotiation with the BMA’s GP committee (BMA GPC) to jointly develop and agree a brand new contract. https://dauk.org/government-urged-to-listen-after-gps-reject-contract-changes/ AI question – How does the current GP contract in Scotland compare with that for England … Continue reading Scotland’s GPs have ‘negotiated, investment-heavy multi-year package aimed at stabilisation’, while England’s GPs have strongly rejected what they see as ‘burdensome, under-resourced changes’
‘115,000 cancer deaths [especially among older adults] in 8 years: What a new [US] study suggests about nuclear power plants’
I’ve reported on this major US study, several times before but it remains at the centre of US debate as it’s findings spread across the vastness of the US when plans for new or recommissioned nuclear plants enter local media. UK media have, to my knowledge, never acknowledged this gold standard research, fearful of its potential impact on the current Labour government’s plans. From the New Hampshire Union Leader, yesterday: Older adults who live in U.S. counties that are closer to operating nuclear power plants may have a greater risk of dying from cancer, according to a new study led … Continue reading ‘115,000 cancer deaths [especially among older adults] in 8 years: What a new [US] study suggests about nuclear power plants’
Huge increase in farm income in Scotland, above that in England due in part to greater stability from Scottish Government but zero coverage
From Farm income rises in 2024-25 published 26 March 2026 09:30 Farm incomes rose in 2024-25, after sharp declines in 2023-24. Increases in income are largely driven by high livestock prices, while total input costs remained stable. Decreases in costs for fertiliser and feed were offset by increases in labour and land and property costs. Average income across all farm types rose 30% from the previous year to £58,800. Income is measured as profit after costs. Full report at: https://www.gov.scot/news/farm-income-rises-in-2024-25/ The equivalent figure for English farms was an increase of 23%. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/total-income-from-farming-in-england/total-income-from-farming-in-england-in-2024 What explains this at least in part? Baseline … Continue reading Huge increase in farm income in Scotland, above that in England due in part to greater stability from Scottish Government but zero coverage
Talking-up Scotland 