Top 10 tips for job applicants
Sound advice applying for vacancies with us or anybody, really. Over the course of a year, we read hundreds of job applications. We always undertake the CV-sifting process ourselves and every application is read by at least two ND staff members. Based on our experience, we’ve put together our top tips for applicants. These won’t […]
Brexit: the latest from Scotland
It’s been a busy week! Henry Anderson tries to catch his breath. Nothing Has Changed Patrick Harvie might have called the Withdrawal Agreement a “damp squib” but it has blown the Conservative party apart. Theresa May’s response has been to do a Jeremy Corbyn and cling on no matter how many resignations she faces. The […]
Five Things Happening in Scotland This Week
Henry Anderson looks at five big things happening in Scottish politics this week. Next Stop, Public Ownership Labour’s drive to have the railways renationalised picks up steam on Wednesday, when the party has an opposition debate on ScotRail scheduled. The party is calling for the Scottish Government to end the franchise and return ScotRail to […]
Brexit: the latest from Scotland
David Wilson takes a look at this week’s Brexit updates. Crossing the Line Now some people think the Scottish Parliament pales in comparison to Westminster in terms of melodrama. These people are plain wrong. With more melodrama than a Taylor Swift song, Holyrood passed a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a public vote on the […]
A Tourist Tax for Scotland?
Aidan Reid looks at the debate about introducing a tourist tax in Scotland. As the nights draw in and the days get colder, we move towards a seasonal highlight for which we all gather round and ponder what presents will be received. Yes, the Scottish Budget process is fast approaching us. There are a number […]
Five Things Happening in Scotland This Week
Alasdair McKillop previews some of the things happening in Scottish politics this week. Organ Donation The Health & Sport Committee will take evidence on the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill for the first time when it meets tomorrow. The Bill contains proposals to introduce a system of ‘deemed authorisation’ for organ and tissue donation. This […]
Brexit in Brief: Businesses, PMQs and Tax
DIY Michael Russell has launched a new online tool to help Scottish businesses identify how they could be affected by Brexit. The website, www.PrepareforBrexit.scot, is intended to be a “one-stop shop” with a self-assessment tool, advice, events, workshops and financial support. Speaking on a visit to Complete Storage Interiors, the Cabinet Secretary stated that support provided […]
Five Things Happening in the Scottish Parliament This Week
Something Wicked This Way Comes Yes, Parliament’s seriously short October recess is officially over, just as we all start gearing up for Halloween. With oral questions, debates and committees all back, followers of Scottish politics have reasons to be fearful. The Economy, Energy & Fair Work Committee will discuss the proposed Publicly Owned Energy Company […]
Brexit in brief: Referenda, customs unions and fishing
Henry Anderson looks at some of the major Brexit developments over the last week. Neverendums: At SNP conference last week, the party leapfrogged Labour’s faltering steps towards backing a second vote on the EU. Nicola Sturgeon offered cautious support for another vote but with the caveat that a differential vote in Scotland could still be […]
SNP Conference: Highlights from Glasgow
As the hall lights dim, the stage is dismantled, and the rather cool LED screens are taken down, it’s time to reflect on the SNP’s Autumn Conference. Over the course of three days, 29 resolutions, 56 fringe events and at least eight key note addresses, politics and policy of all shapes and sizes were discussed. […]
