Neil DrysdaleFeb 4, 2024
The Highlands and Islands face major challenges with many young people leaving because they can’t find jobs, afford mortgages, and have limited access to arts and culture amenities. I talked to a range of people, including MSPs Maree Todd and Rhoda Grant, author Donald S Murray and MG Alba chairman John Morrison about the situation! #MGAlba #Highlands #WesternIsles #DonaldSMurray #MareeTodd https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6361112/highlands-islands-arts-culture-depopulation/
Highlands and Islands: Is there a way to grow the arts, boost jobs and stop depopulation?

Many communities are cut off from cinemas, galleries, libraries and other amenities, but there are success stories amid the gloom.

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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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