John Swinney spent less sending a baby box to the Mayor of New York than Anas Sarwar did on a hotel only so that could tell a huge fib about how many Scots are on an NHS waiting list
John Swinney or, I’m guessing, a member of his staff spent £278.12 to send a baby box to the Mayor of New York City. Some sad soul has just spent considerably more of your tax funding on a Freedom of Information Request (up to £600) to find that out so that they can use it to demonstrate SNP waste! https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202600503246/ On the 24th April, Anas Sarwar, Labour Leader in Scotland, was in Holyrood for FMQs. He stayed overnight in a hotel, before and after, so that he would not be tired for the 12 noon start to the 45 minute … Continue reading John Swinney spent less sending a baby box to the Mayor of New York than Anas Sarwar did on a hotel only so that could tell a huge fib about how many Scots are on an NHS waiting list
The script that the MSM operating in Scotland prefer is one of unchecked propaganda
By Liz S The script that the MSM operating in Scotland prefer is the one where opposition parties accuse the SNP of having “destroyed the Scottish NHS”. Of course that is a script that is minus all of the data and stats that would verify this , so then would substantiate their accusation. They, the opposition and the BBC in Scotland, could also make comparisons between Scotland’s NHS performance with that of other nations within the UK , to then they would have an opportunity to further prove that Scotland was in fact being destroyed by the SNP, and so indeed were … Continue reading The script that the MSM operating in Scotland prefer is one of unchecked propaganda
Unionist leaders are never pressed to apologise for ex-councillors who are convicted of sex offences but rare SNP offenders linger in the media until they force one
By Liz S Talking of “BBC Scotland” , in particular their website, on the former SNP Councillor Jordan Linden, the BBC are doing their best to keep this above story ‘alive’ via what is now four different articles on their website on the above former SNP Councillor. MSM Monitor had posted this online: “Why is Swinney being pursued by reporters over an ex-SNP councillor but Sarwar isn’t being pursued over *multiple* ex-Scottish Labour councillors incl. Frank McAveety, David Graham & Andrew Duffy-Lawson, one from the same local authority as Jordan Linden” ? Also MSM Monitor had posted this as well: “BBC Scotland … Continue reading Unionist leaders are never pressed to apologise for ex-councillors who are convicted of sex offences but rare SNP offenders linger in the media until they force one
Scotland subsidises its ferries far more than any other country, subsidises island life far more than any other part and the Mull service is 98% reliable for half empty vehicle decks!
Depopulation is one of the biggest population that the Hebrides faces (sic) and not having a functioning ferry service only exacerbates that. You know, To try and live your life where you cannot come and go when you need to, that is why many people now decide they cannot live out their lives in the Hebrides. Joe Reade, from Somerset, Taster-in-Chief at the Island Bakery on Mull may be the man who first launched my research to find out how other countries did it after wondering himself if CalMac might be the ‘worst in the world.‘ I feel sure it … Continue reading Scotland subsidises its ferries far more than any other country, subsidises island life far more than any other part and the Mull service is 98% reliable for half empty vehicle decks!
NHS Scotland has already beaten the 18 week treatment target Wes Streeting set for NHS England but which they have failed
Well done Scotland? In the Guardian yesterday, the above graph and: The NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer care and planned hospital treatment, leaving millions of patients facing persistently long delays. The health service in England will not deliver a series of milestone improvements in its performance that ministers demanded it achieve by the time the fiscal year ends on Tuesday, a Guardian analysis of the NHS’s most recent data has found. Streeting has repeatedly promised to ensure that 92% of people waiting for non-urgent hospital care such as appointments and operations get it … Continue reading NHS Scotland has already beaten the 18 week treatment target Wes Streeting set for NHS England but which they have failed
Factcheck – CalMac has the youngest ferries and is the best in the world
First, age: On average, CalMac ferries are the youngest of six comparable (several islands) fleets in the developed world. What’s wrong with them? Truth be told (difficult I know), probably best archipelago service in the world. See: Disruption to service? As Lib Dems and BBC Scotland reveal compensation to delayed passengers of only 0.1% of budget, they forget that their previous FoI revealed that CalMac is more than 97% reliable Finally, the truth about customer (real ones) satisfaction: Continue reading Factcheck – CalMac has the youngest ferries and is the best in the world
21.6% of CalMac boats out of service but Washington State USA has had 40% out and New Zealand has had 100% out
According to STV today, CalMac has 8 ferries out of action.1 CalMac currently has 37 vessels.2 Another 3 are due from Turkey within the year.3 So, 8 out of 37, 21.6%. How unusual is that in a ferry service operating in the developed world? In May 2024, in affluent (twice the GDP) Washington State USA, 6 out of their 21 ferries, 28.6% were out of service. In November 2023, 8 out of 21 were out of service, 38%.4 In June 2024, 2 of the 5 Toronto Islands ferries were out of action, 40%. Also, in May 2024, in affluent New … Continue reading 21.6% of CalMac boats out of service but Washington State USA has had 40% out and New Zealand has had 100% out
Will Scotland’s model for pharmacy offers lessons for predicted ‘Iran war’ shortages?
In the Guardian today: Britain [sic] is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortages ranging from painkillers to cancer treatment if the Iran war continues, according to experts, while drug prices could also rise. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/28/uk-weeks-away-medicine-shortages-iran-war-impacts-experts-warn The above makes no mention of Scotland. Searching for reports of shortages in Scotland gets the same story of shortages in England plus, When I saw the Guardian piece I was reminded of this intriguing suggestion: One potential solution lies in affording community pharmacy greater latitude in altering prescriptions – a practice that could save immense amounts of NHS funds and ease the mounting pressure … Continue reading Will Scotland’s model for pharmacy offers lessons for predicted ‘Iran war’ shortages?
‘I cannot see 408 as just a statistic’ – Thyroid cancer deaths, after Fukushima, across the World and in the Clyde
From UCA News two days ago on Fukushima: 15 years after Fukushima, debate continues on radiation exposure – Large amounts of radioactive material were released when the magnitude 9.0 earthquake on March 11 that year triggered a tsunami, causing meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). The catastrophe killed more than 18,000 people and forced mass evacuations. It also raised fears about long-term health effects, especially among children. In response, Fukushima Prefecture launched what health professionals describe as one of the largest health surveys of its kind, covering about 380,000 residents who … Continue reading ‘I cannot see 408 as just a statistic’ – Thyroid cancer deaths, after Fukushima, across the World and in the Clyde
Meningitis – another case for border checks
From GB News today: Vital safety lessons from past meningococcal disease are not being acted on – with researchers saying coroners have raised the same concerns for more than a decade. Twenty confirmed cases and two deaths linked to meningococcal infection have been reported in Kent this month, in what health officials say is a fast-moving cluster affecting young people. Vaccination failures were raised repeatedly in earlier inquests. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/diseases-and-conditions/fresh-meningitis-outbreak-sparks-warnings-coroners-reports-being-ignored/ar-AA1ZCNX0 As with most vaccination programmes, the rate in England is well below the WHO recommended 95% target and significantly worse than that in Scotland. Type England Scotland Remember, these apparently small … Continue reading Meningitis – another case for border checks
Talking-up Scotland 