Reform UK has taken its fight to Holyrood after its biggest defection yet from the Conservatives turned out to be Lord Offord of Garvel.
It means Reform UK Scotland will contest a seat in Scotland’s Parliament with the former Peer as its potential breadwinner.
It’s Spring Statement day, but there wasn’t much freshness in the air. The mood in the Chamber was the same. The Prime Minister had little patience for the Opposition’s questioning of education. The Chancellor was defiant in her message.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath backed Project Willow over Unite’s proposal for Grangemouth’s future.
“It evaluated over 300 technologies and identified nine potential technologies. We have £200 million available from the National Wealth Fund to invest.”
It’s busy up north.
The city has a bulky look and feel.
It bulges out from its sides as full of life, normal business, and hurried activity. It moves quickly and feels packed at peak times.
A brief walk around its centre and a look at its shopping areas demonstrates it’s a place to enjoy different things in life.
There’s a diversity in age, gender, and appearance. There are shops large and small to cater for niche and mainstream interests of shoppers.
There are hints of a Scottish way of life but also a modern feel exists in its business as well as its attractions for locals and tourists alike.
It’s a place to spot a corner and to enjoy it. There’s ample opportunity for it due to its transport links, history, and places for recreation.