Neil DrysdaleMay 26, 2024
Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone comes into effect on Saturday. It has provoked plenty of negative headlines, but the plan was originally drawn up by a cross-party group of city councillors. I talked to politicians across the divide to discuss this contentious issue! #LEZ #AberdeenCityCouncil #MichaelHutchison #LiamKerr #TauqeerMalik https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6477341/low-emission-zone-nail-coffin-aberdeen/
Will the LEZ be another blow to Aberdeen city centre or a breath of fresh air?

The move, introduced by the Scottish Government across the country, has sparked fresh fears for struggling businesses.

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Neil DrysdaleNov 4, 2023
Storms and severe flooding are becoming a regular occurrence in Scotland. And there’s a general agreement that things are only going to get worse in the future. I talked to some of the north-east’s leading political figures about what needs to happen to prepare for climate change. #StormBabet #Aberdeen #LiamKerr #LewisMacdonald #MairiMcAllan #GuyIngerson https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6244096/how-do-we-prepare-severe-weather-events/
How can Scotland prepare for severe weather events like Storm Babet in the future?

Recent storms have devastated parts of the north-east and left destruction in their wake, so how should we plan for a new reality?

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Neil DrysdaleOct 14, 2023
It’s two years since the murder of Tory MP Sir David Amess and none of us have forgotten what happened to Jo Cox. MPs such as Joanna Cherry have received death threats and the abuse of politicians of all parties on social media is increasing. I spoke to MSPs and councillors and they all condemned the “escalating hate” they are facing! #SirDavidAmess #JoCox #MareeTodd #LiamKerr #RossGrant #KirsteneHair https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6219717/why-enter-politics-increasingly-toxic/
Why should anybody want to enter politics as it becomes increasingly toxic?

Two years after the murder of Sir David Amess, north-east figures have spoken about the rising tide of hostility towards politicians.

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