A survey by Kantar shows that inflation on food has reached the highest it has on record, 17.1%. On an annual food bill of about £90 per week, that translates into an extra £16 per week. Once again it is the poorest in society who are suffering the most. According to the Office for National… Continue reading Food inflation is highest on record
Tag: fuel poverty
Energy Rich Scotland – Fuel Poor Scots
The loss of a state asset and the loss of jobs Main article first published on YoursForScotland.com Offshore wind should see Scotland benefit from its natural resource and it’s people have access to affordable fuel. Moreover, it should provide for Scottish businesses to benefit from its location and create jobs for Scottish workers. This is… Continue reading Energy Rich Scotland – Fuel Poor Scots
Scotland should control its own Renewable Energy
Kenny MacAskill The ALBA Depute Leader Kenny MacAskill MP has revealed the full extent of the foreign ownership of Scotland’s renewable energy assets by state owned energy companies with countries including China, the United Arab Emirates, France, Sweden, Norway and Ireland all profiting from Scotland’s massive energy resources in the Offshore wind sector. Local councils through the planning process have their… Continue reading Scotland should control its own Renewable Energy
Alex Salmond with Charlie Abel
In a relaxed speech Alex Salmond reveals the depth of his thinking on Scottish Independence Alex Salmond only appears relaxed. As he says in his speech, you have to work for Scottish Independence every single day. And because he’s done that, he has the facts, the arguments, the case, all at his fingertips. Alex Salmond… Continue reading Alex Salmond with Charlie Abel
Charlie speaks from the heart – Wee Alba Book
SNP voter shocked to see a candidate at his door. Guess who? Charlie of course! Local issues: What folks are telling Charlie on the doorstep. The full event.
Wee Alba Book goes Bigtime!
Tonight’s Wee Alba Book event was a big success! A keen audience of voters for the Dyce, Bucksburn and Thanestone by-election were inspired by speeches from Alex Salmond and Charlie Abel, covering issues from the local to the national, including the future for Aberdeen and the oil industry. More details to follow.
Kenny MacAskill and Charlie ask for your vote
How the NE is being shortchanged
At BP in Dyce. Charlie and Alex discussing Scotland’s energy. Already an issue we are hearing about on the doors – how Westminster and now Holyrood are getting it wrong and short changing the North East. Just think of the huge opportunities, and missed opportunities, the BP Headquarters represents. The company represents excellence in technical… Continue reading How the NE is being shortchanged
Charlie and Alex at Bucksburn
Traffic is the issue as Charlie shows Alex the difficulties caused by having such a busy road separating people from the amenities they need. Simple, cost-effective road safety measures can improve the life of a community and contribute to the economic growth of an area. Being brutally honest, since the overall cost of a fatal… Continue reading Charlie and Alex at Bucksburn
Saturday 28th
Out campaigning with a great team! Hitting the doorsteps and listening to local views, a great day to be out and about. What we’re hearing from voters is something the SNP should be worried about: there is real concern about ‘Isla Bryson’, the double rapist who was sent to the Cornton Vale woman’s prison in… Continue reading Saturday 28th