Mr Herraghty's contribution to the future energy debate is much welcomed, even by me, as an erstwhile Green. I would not quibble about the vast array of useful statistics he presents to us. What he and others - for or against renewables - always seem fail to address is.
Regarding your recent piece reporting Hjaltland Housing Association's achievement award. What is it they know, do, understand that SIC Housing doesn’t? I wonder if any group of houses had the local amenity issues Water Lane has, would Hjaltland prevaricate, hide, dismiss in.
Whilst very happy to have signed the petition about Serco removing the food subsidy on a lifeline service, a couple of related matters in the bigger political picture came to mind. Online petitions can be very useful tools for having influence and gauging public opinion, IF.
Your article on Ms Valente's approach to selling her second home in Lerwick was thought-provoking. Ms Valente's recognition of the local housing market's problems, and her selfless approach to selling her second home, are worthy of praise. She recognises the huge problem..
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Only the implementation of a fair basic income FOR ALL (Greens Party policy re Universal Basic Income not pitiful Universal Credit) will eliminate poverty, and especially child poverty.
It is entirely affordable by simply changing from the âfakeâ economic model we have been brainwashed with (the same economic model that says Scotland can’t stand on its own fiscal feet).
Tom knows this. I want him to win in May, he must win in May to give Shetland the new start, new deal, breath of fresh air Holyrood and Shetland will need post vaccination; not WashOut Wishart whoâs brief record on the SIC is as unedifying as her short tenure at Holyrood – photo ops and Nat bashing!