Help Talking-up Scotland keep going Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 The Herald, once more fuelling their very own ferry fiasco on the recurring theme of ‘aging.’ The fleet he wants to replace were all built in 1986, making them only 40 years old. Here’s what Martin and the Herald of Sinking Sales are not telling you: There’s a problem or two here. They’re not ageing nor are they breaking down much compared to other comparable fleets. Ageing first: In terms of age, interesting in the light of media headlines here, Scotland’s ferries are the … Continue reading Herald’s aging Ferry Correspondent, Commode Maritime Williams calls for waste of your taxes to replace 6 vessels far younger than many in Ireland, Greece and Canada

Help Talking-up Scotland keep going Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 I appreciate that this is a bit off-agenda but I hope still of interest. In the Guardian today, the above and: Although political violence is not new in America, we seem to have entered a cycle of new horror. In addition to mass shootings, the past few years have seen the assassination of the Democratic state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband in Minnesota, multiple assassination attempts on Donald Trump and his cabinet, the killing of two members of the National Guard, the bombing … Continue reading What is it with journalists? The US sees a 38% fall in gun deaths since 2021 and they’re still falling fast

Help Talking-up Scotland keep going Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From the Police Scotland, Freedom of Information service – Branchform/SNP – Complaints etc of SNP finances – Jan 21 TD, published yesterday, the above and the following response: The number of complaints, reports, referrals or allegations received. A total of 14 complaints, reports, referrals, or allegations fall within the scope of your request. The dates received. All received between March 2021 – June 2026. The broad source category, for example member of public, elected representative, political party, regulator or other public authority. All were … Continue reading ‘The Branchform 14’ – only 0.001% of supporters or 0.01% of members write to complain to Police Scotland about ‘SNP finances’ over last 5 years

From BBC Breakfast this morning the above1. Help Talking-up Scotland keep going Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 All things being equal with a population ratio of 10.6/1, the NHS Scotland figure should be around 113 000, but was only 75 1202, 66%, two thirds, 38 000 fewer. The number waiting over 12 hours in NHS England was thus 51% higher. 38 000 as percentage of 75 120. Nearly 40 000 in Scotland did not have to wait over 12 hours because they were not attending A&E in England. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0058ttb/patients-in-england-waiting-longer-at-ae https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/healthcare-system/urgent-and-unscheduled-care/accident-and-emergency/interactive-charts/how-long-people-spend-in-ae/ Help Talking-up Scotland keep going … Continue reading Audit – Shocking 50% more waited over 12 hours last year in NHS England than in NHS Scotland – 38 000 Scots treated faster