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Why Labour and others are wrong in seeking to merge CalMac and CMAL, why Norway does not compare and how the current system protects the islanders from the harsh economies they would face
The initial decision to separate ownership/procurement (CMAL) from operations (CalMac) in 2006, by Jack McConnell and Douglas Alexander, was based on the notion that it can create better incentives for efficiency and performance while allowing the public sector to retain strategic control over fares, service standards, routes, quality, and subsidies, to protect islanders. Contrary to the media frenzy driven largely by an inarticulate, evidence-free, media-constructed popular culture and/or explicit opposition party opportunism, it has worked to protect islanders. While some have insisted on comparison only with Norway, $2 trillion in the bank and full independence, while Scotland, one hand tied … Continue reading Why Labour and others are wrong in seeking to merge CalMac and CMAL, why Norway does not compare and how the current system protects the islanders from the harsh economies they would face
Massive fall in numbers waiting in A&E in Scotland in February including 24% drop in 12 hour waits
From Accident and emergency Accredited official statistics, published today, for Type 1 emergency departments, in February 2026: 41 252 waited more than 4 hours, down 11% from 46 571 in January 2026. 16 592 waited more than 8 hours, down 17% from 19 994. 8 024 waited more than 12 hours, down 24% from 10 550. These are dramatic falls in one month. Continue reading Massive fall in numbers waiting in A&E in Scotland in February including 24% drop in 12 hour waits
Scotland’s world-first opioid overdose reversal programme kits being issued in ever greater numbers to fight the effects of the plague of English drug gangs with cheaper more powerful forms backed by extreme violence and to reduce the load in hospitals
From National naloxone programme Scotland – Quarterly monitoring bulletin Quarterly Monitoring Bulletin July to September (Q2) 2025/26, published today, the above, and: This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents information on the number of take-home naloxone kits issued by the National Naloxone Programme (NNP) in Scotland (1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025). Figures are presented separately for kits issued from community-based services (mainly specialist drug treatment and non-drug treatment services), kits issued in prisons at the point of liberation, kits dispensed via community prescription, and kits issued by Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS). Accidental overdose is a common cause … Continue reading Scotland’s world-first opioid overdose reversal programme kits being issued in ever greater numbers to fight the effects of the plague of English drug gangs with cheaper more powerful forms backed by extreme violence and to reduce the load in hospitals
NHS Scotland carries out 20 000 more operations in the last 12 months with nearly 98% completed as planned
From Public Health Scotland‘s Cancelled planned operations Month ending 28 February 2026, published today, the above, and: There were 25,520 operations planned to take place across NHS Scotland. This is 6.7% higher (+1,595) than the number planned in February 2025 (23,925). Over the course of the last 12 months, from March 2025 to February 2026 (304,044), there was a 6.7% increase (+19,154) compared to the previous 12 months (284,890). This reflects the post-Covid pandemic trend of generally increasing planned operations, although numbers are yet to reach those typical of the pre-pandemic period. Of all planned operations during February 2026 in … Continue reading NHS Scotland carries out 20 000 more operations in the last 12 months with nearly 98% completed as planned
The list of scandals connected to this Labour party is growing
By Liz S BBC Scotland Disclosure team catch-up three years after we disclosed Anas Sarwar backing a care home cash cow milking the tax-payer. Indeed , but did they disclose in their disclosure programme that he, Sarwar, once backed them in the past ? If not , why not ? The list of scandals connected to this Labour party is growing , yet as scandals they are not given the same treatment and attention by the BBC as they , the BBC, give to any #SNPBAD stories, be they true or false as #SNPBAD stories. Remember also this: Labour in Scotland “using … Continue reading The list of scandals connected to this Labour party is growing
In February 2026, more than 3 000 Scots were treated on time in Type 1 A&E units, who would not have been in NHS England
From Public Health Scotland’s Accident and Emergency: Accredited Official Statistics, published today, NHS Scotland’s Type 1 emergency departments (full, consultant led) treated 62.4% of those attending in February 2026, within the target time of 4 hours. https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/healthcare-system/urgent-and-unscheduled-care/accident-and-emergency/overview/ In the same period, NHS England’s, Type 1 emergency departments treated only 59.4% https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/February-2026-AE-by-provider-lopYX.xls Now some will say a difference of only 3% is insignificant but that’s 3% of Scotland’s 105 000, 3 150 people treated on time in Scotland who would not have been in England, or god forbid, Labour Wales. Try tell them they’re insignificant. It’s also around 30 000 people … Continue reading In February 2026, more than 3 000 Scots were treated on time in Type 1 A&E units, who would not have been in NHS England
As US/Israel/Iran war escalates out of control, new generations of terrorists are produced and US experts warn Washington, a former officer with UK Civil Nuclear Constabulary says Labour’s new mini reactors cannot be protected
On April 3, 2026, The American Nuclear Society supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reacted to the spiralling destruction in Iran, spreading violence in the Middle East and President Trump’s latest apocalyptic threats, in the wake of existing threats to nuclear plants in the Ukraine, by calling for urgent steps to ensure nuclear safety and security during armed conflict. https://www.ans.org/news/2026-04-06/article-7908/ans-joins-iaea-in-calling-for-protection-of-nuclear-plants-in-armed-conflicts/ The UK Labour Party, fully backed by the Governor General for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, by Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour, plans to build large numbers of small modular reactors across the UK, including in Scotland. In the i in April … Continue reading As US/Israel/Iran war escalates out of control, new generations of terrorists are produced and US experts warn Washington, a former officer with UK Civil Nuclear Constabulary says Labour’s new mini reactors cannot be protected
Times figures reveal that SNP Government has saved more than £300 million by averting doctors’ strikes
The Times in England today has the above on the front page but in Scotland has a hatchet piece on the Greens. The Daily Mail in England has the same story on its front page but in Scotland has the Tory manifesto. Here’s the basis for their claim. Simple then? The same would apply in Scotland so the SNP Government, these last three years has saved more than £300 million to offset the costs of paying NHS staff better in Scotland. Getting on with the day job. Continue reading Times figures reveal that SNP Government has saved more than £300 million by averting doctors’ strikes
