by Robin McAlpine | 28 Nov 2023 | Opinion
Today an adviser for a commercial lobbying company went on Scotland’s TV and told us we need to start privatising the NHS faster. Except you didn’t know he was an adviser to a top commercial lobbying firm because he was presented under an old job title.... by Robin McAlpine | 27 Nov 2023 | Analysis
First published in The National To get a sense of what is happening to the Grangemouth oil refinery now it is helpful to look back at the last dispute at the plant ten years ago. When you do you’ll realise that tackling climate change is not the only reason we... by Robin McAlpine | 24 Nov 2023 | Opinion
First published by Common Weal Forget all the scam artists on the internet, when you stop and think about it, investing is a pretty noble thing. Investing means that you sacrifice something now with the hope and faith that you will eventually gain something worth more... by Robin McAlpine | 22 Nov 2023 | Analysis
Eight days, four flights, 12 hours on four trains, two countries and four cities with six meetings involving over a dozen different nations – the last week has given me a fairly good picture of what is going on in politics across Europe, and I’m afraid to say it... by Robin McAlpine | 19 Nov 2023 | Analysis
Under normal circumstances I wouldn’t bother commenting on the Matheson/iPad affair as it has already been endlessly dissected. Additionally, I don’t take any pleasure in making life harder for good people who make an honest mistake – both of which I...
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