Senior Liberal Democrats have commented on the sudden death of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, highlighting his impact on Scottish politics and expressing sympathy for his wife Moira. Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said: Alex Salmond was a substantial figure who left an undeniable impact on Scottish politics. Our thoughts are with Moira Salmond tonight. In 2015 and 2016, Christine Jardine fought Alex Salmond in the Gordon Westminster seat. But this was far from the first time she had met him. She first interviewed him as a young reporter in the late 80s. She said: I am shocked ...
Harborough Town FC will be in Monday's draw for the first round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 home win over Bury in the fourth qualifying round this afternoon. This is a new high in the club's history: "Sir Robert Peel! Richmal Crompton! Guy Garvey! Peter Skellern! Gary Neville! Phil Neville! Tracey Neville! Neville Neville! Can you hear me, Neville Neville? Your boys took one hell of a beating! Your boys took one hell of a beating!"
The thing about becoming a rather infrequent blogger is that, well, I don't actually get around to telling anyone what I've been doing. And, what that means is that, when I do pick up my "digital quill", there's a risk that the context is missing. And, perhaps unexpectedly, I've become somewhat busy. Let me explain... I've been a member of the National Assembly of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) for four years (really, that long?), representing Suffolk, and I've found a niche for myself, agitating for better financial reporting, seeking greater diversity and, something close to my heart, ...
With the end of another, rather interesting, quarter, another update to PollBase, my database of British voting intention opinion polls since 1943 is now up. You can get the latest version here. P.S. For the very latest polls, see my polling scorecard and for the history of polls, how to spot the good from the bad and what the future holds for opinion polling, see my book, Polling UnPacked: the history, uses and abuses of political opinion polls. You can also sign up for my weekly email newsletter about polling:
Welcome to my summary of the latest national voting intention polls for the next general election, along with party leadership ratings. If you'd like to find out more about how polls work, how reliable they are and how to make sense of them, check out my book, Polling UnPacked: the History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls, or sign up for my weekly email, The Week in Polls: General election voting intention polls PollsterConLabLDGrnRefLab leadFieldwork Techne 24% (+1) 29% (-2) 12% (-1) 7% (nc) 19% (+1) 5% 9-10/10 GB More in Common 28% (+2) 29% (-1) 11% (-2) 7% ...
Hurricanes are only part of Florida's climate change problem. That is not to in anyway minimise the dangers of extreme weather. Hurricane Helene is estimated to cost up to $47.5 billion and 227 lives. Milton, which struck only 22 days later has so far taken 11 lives and left three million people without power. But more insidious is the impact rising sea levels are having on what has been nicknamed "The Sunshine State." One of the most significant consequences of global warming is melting polar ice caps. This is expected to raise sea levels globally by up to three feet ...
From the City Council : THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of subsidence investigation and repair works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Menzieshill Road (between Whitefauld Road and Invergowrie Drive), Dundee. This notice comes into effect on Monday 14 October 2024 for 5 working days. Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Invergowrie Drive / Whitefauld Road. For further information contact 433082. Executive Director of City DevelopmentDundee ...
