Tag Archives: Angus

Here’s what I would have said

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

Here is the text of the speech I would have given if I had managed to catch the eye of the chair in today’s debate on Transport at Scottish labour conference: Chair, Conference Thank you. John Ruddy, Angus CLP and first time … Continue reading →

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Save Angus College

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

At last nights Labour Party meeting, we had a visit from Douggie Dean, UNISON steward at Angus College. He was able to give us an update on the funding situation at Angus College, and it made for grim listening. As … Continue reading →

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New cafe in Montrose

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Its always a pleasure to see a new business open up, especially when it moves into a previously empty shop. Its even more of a pleasure when it is a business offering something unique. Cafe O’ Clay in Murray Street … Continue reading →

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Refounding Angus Labour

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

So what have I taken away from conference? Well, quite a lot. Firstly I’ve felt a connection with people who share my political views (mostly) in a way that twitter or Facebook can’t provide. Secondly, I’ve got the message that … Continue reading →

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Conference Day Five: The Final Countdown

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Typically, the last morning at conference is a relaxing time, and many delegates have already started their trips home, often because of the distance they have to travel. However to the politics junkie and first time conference delegate that is … Continue reading →

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Conference Day Four: Questions and Friends

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

You have to have a thick skin at conference. You attend several fringe meetings; take part in policy seminars, you even present at every session of conference, but you just can’t seem to get your point heard. On the conference … Continue reading →

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Conference Day Four: Financial exclusion

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

This morning’s breafast included a large plate of financial exclusion, with a side helping of Labour success being replaced with a desert of coalition cuts. This fringe was sponsored by DEMOS, the think tank, along with the Friends Provident Foundation. … Continue reading →

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Conference Day One: Refounding Labour (Part 2)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about conference, its that there needs to be more than one of you to enjoy attending all the events which go on. One thing I didn’t want to miss, however, was the vote on … Continue reading →

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Council should back mortgage scheme

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Its not often that I disagree with my boss, but in this instance I do. Angus Council has recently passed a report rejecting a scheme designed to help first time buyers into the housing market. This scheme, where councils provide … Continue reading →

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Labour’s chances in Angus North

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

For some reason, Labour has never done well in Angus. This has struck me as strange, as some parts of the county suffers from real deprivation – some areas of Brechin and Arbroath, for example are amongst the poorest in … Continue reading →

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