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Personal account of Herald Scotland (& on Sunday) journalist who likes a bit of a deep dive into the issues of public concern. And a laugh. Tweets on @Martin1Williams and tips to [email protected]
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Why does the Scottish Government control the nation's ferries?
1mo
www.heraldscotland.com
Why does the Scottish Government control the nation's ferries?
Why does the Scottish Government control the nation's ferries?
Martin Williams
There has been concern over the management of ferries being cocooned inside three levels of Scottish Government-controlled bureaucracy.
'This new research is strong proof that not only is phasing out fossil fuel boilers essential for meeting Scotland’s climate goals, it is also popular with the public.' Poll backs ban on gas boilers by 2035 as Scots ministers drop green heat bill #FuelPoverty #ScotGov
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EXC - 'Embarrassing' Ferry spin collapses as Scots minister forced to correct record due to 'public misinformation'. #Holyrood #Hyslop
Ministers have been told to back a flat-out ban on new gas and oil boilers in nine years after shelving flagship laws meant to green-up Scotland’s…
www.heraldscotland.com
Ban gas boilers in 2035, Scots ministers advised after opinion poll support
⚠️"It points to a systemic and repeated issue with the SNP’s handling of public bodies" From CalMac to other public bodies, critics say weak SNP oversight is putting taxpayers at risk. #CalMac #PublicFinance #Scotland
EXC - Ministers advised to ban gas boilers by 2035 after poll shows Scots back it #HeatInBuildings #ScotGov #FuelPoverty
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Union leaders are calling for a review over the future of ferry owners and operators CalMac and CMAL as concerns remain over the way lifeline island…
www.heraldscotland.com
Call for rethink over ScotGov control of ferries
Martin Williams
Martin Williams
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Calls have been made for reform of the Scottish-Government controlled maritime transport network
'Disaster': Swinney urged to act as the number of street sleepers in Scotland's biggest city triples in a year
1mo
The Scottish Government has been forced into an 'embarrassing' climbdown over ferry chaos after the transport secretary admitted she got it wrong…
www.heraldscotland.com
'Misled': Ferry spin unravels as Scots minister forced into 'embarrassing' climbdown
💸 Ministers say they were kept in the dark over a six figure CalMac severance deal — now scrutiny is turning to SNP oversight of public spending. #CalMac #Accountability #PublicFunds#PublicMoney #SNP
'It is an embarrassment that she has to backtrack on what has turned out to be public misinformation, misleading everyone' Minister forced into climbdown over the scale of ferry chaos. #IslandLife #Holyrood #Hyslop
1mo
Martin Williams
Secret CalMac deal sparks demands to examine SNP handling of public money
Calls have been made for an urgent investigation into 'golden goodbyes' across the public sector after ministers insisted they knew nothing about…
www.heraldscotland.com
Ministers have been told to back a flat-out ban on new gas and oil boilers in nine years after shelving flagship laws meant to green-up Scotland’s…
www.heraldscotland.com
Ban gas boilers in 2035, Scots ministers advised after opinion poll support
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4mo
Martin Williams
Martin Williams
Why does the Scottish Government control the nation's ferries?
www.heraldscotland.com
Why does the Scottish Government control the nation's ferries?
Martin Williams
The First Minister has been asked to intervene as the numbers sleeping rough on the streets of Scotland's biggest city while seeking official help…
www.heraldscotland.com
Swinney urged to act over 'disastrous' rise in street sleepers
Calls have been made for an urgent investigation into 'golden goodbyes' across the public sector after ministers insisted they knew nothing about…
www.heraldscotland.com
Secret CalMac deal sparks demands to examine SNP handling of public money
Martin Williams
The Scottish Government has been forced into an 'embarrassing' climbdown over ferry chaos after the transport secretary admitted she got it wrong…
www.heraldscotland.com
'Misled': Ferry spin unravels as Scots minister forced into 'embarrassing' climbdown
Martin Williams
Martin Williams