‘Does not augur well’
In the Herald, 5 November 2023, Dani Garavelli offered a viewpoint on the UK Covid-19 inquiry. She then went on to consider a controversy in relation to WhatsApp communications used … Continue reading ‘Does not augur well’
Tag: Nicola Sturgeon
‘There must be no hiding place for those in decision-making’
Yesterday I watched First Minister’s Questions on BBC 1 Scotland. The first question raised with the First Minister by Douglas Ross, MSP, focussed on openness and transparency in relation to … Continue reading ‘There must be no hiding place for those in decision-making’
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When Nicola Sturgeon became First Minister of Scotland she said: “I intend that we will be an open and accessible Government” (26 November 2014) I was reminded of this “intention” … Continue reading intend
“Losing yourself in reading”
I thought that Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, offered lovely insights on what reading fiction means to her in this interview. I have selected a few passages that resonated … Continue reading “Losing yourself in reading”
What is “realistic” in terms of public expectation?
On the 12th August 2017 I sent the following letter to Shona Robison, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport for the Scottish Government: Dear Cabinet Secretary for Health and … Continue reading What is “realistic” in terms of public expectation?
Honesty and openness: ‘not an edited official tale’
When Nicola Sturgeon became First Minister of Scotland she said: “I intend that we will be an open and accessible Government” (26 November 2014) On the Front page of the … Continue reading Honesty and openness: ‘not an edited official tale’