…the blog and website of Andy Wightman
The comedian and TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones is reported today to be ready to quit the UK in protest at plans by the Labour Party to introduce a mansion tax if it wins the 2015 General Election. As the
Continue readingSInce 2010, I have been ( like a couple of my self-employed writer/activist colleagues George Monbiot and Alastair McIntosh) making an annual declaration of interests, income and tax. Previous declarations can be found at the foot of the About page.
Continue readingI have not had the time to submit any very full-some submission to the Smith Commission on further devolution but I did send the following email today. I would also commend readers to the submission by the Scottish Trades Union
Continue readingFollowing the publication of our report A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland (1), Dr Ronan Lyons, myself and the Chief Executive of NICVA, Seamus McAlaevey were delighted to have been asked to give evidence to the Finance and Personnel Committee
Continue readingOver the past 20 years, I have uncovered many examples of areas of common land across Scotland – remnants of commonties, greens, loans and the like. Unfortunately, little is being done to protect them from land-grabs by an assortment of
Continue readingThis is a brief blog to note the fact that Glasgow City Council has advertised for lease 2.7 hectares of former playing fields in Victoria Park, Glasgow (top left in picture above and Rydens brochure here). The closing date for
Continue readingScotland has voted to remain part of the United Kingdom but Scotland will never be the same again. The energy, passion and commitment to a fairer, more equal and sustainable Scotland has reached unprecedented levels. Matters with which this blog
Continue readingThe Scottish independence referendum as seen from Taiwan.
Continue readingDateline Scotland’s last bulletin before the polls open tomorrow. Enjoy. (and don’t forget to vote)
Continue readingAs the referendum result remains too close to call, today’s light relief comes courtesy of the National Theatre of Scotland’s Great Yes, No, Don’t Know Five Minute Theatre Show.
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