Director, Newsbrands Scotland; senior consultant, Media House International; Emeritus prof, Stirling Uni; columnist. Views here my own, not Newsbrands members
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John McLellan retweeted
I am shocked by this report. I am sure this will be condemned by all in Edinburgh and especially in Liberton/Gilmerton. I am also sure the @EISUnion will condemn it. @Edinburgh_CC
Scottish teacher investigated over children’s video referencing ‘Zios’
thetimes.com/article/6b6e161…
John McLellan retweeted
Holly, thank you for your continued support of #PE1979. Your voice and the voice of other survivors really matters to us. Cllr Doggart and Cllr Mowat's motion will be debated in Edinburgh Council tomorrow. You are utterly correct that 2.2 covered the key calls of the petition. As noted, we are disappointed that this was deleted and we hope all other councillors will fully support the motion. Whatever, we will remain focussed on the petition's calls and importantly, independent investigation of the mishandled child abuse concerns and an INWO to best establish the child safeguarding truth and keep children safe. @PhilipDoggart @jomowat
John McLellan retweeted
The former leader didn’t know what her husband was up to. The Treasurer of the Party didn’t spot these payments. Frank Ross is a decent man and he resigned from the Audit Committee because he couldn’t see the books.
It is time for a new MSP in Midlothian North.
@MidlothianTory
EXCL: We have seen the 2600-word charge sheet detailing alleged embezzlement of £459,046 of SNP funds by Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell. It covers alleged crimes spanning 12 years & 5 months between 2010 & 2023, including falsifying documents.
thescottishsun.co.uk/news/15…
Beyond question
I’m sure @jomowat would offer a better option than both. Respected across all parties on the council, works hard for the residents and the best advocate for good government you could find. @EdinburghTories
@ScotTories
Mark,
We should stand back and admire world class fuckwittery. But not with any sense of surprise
As I know to my cost, councillors have to fight to protect those rights. The system is loaded against councillors doing the right thing and needs reform.
Councillors must be free to scrutinise financial decisions on the public’s behalf. Article 10 gives us enhanced freedom of speech rights to do so — protecting that principle is essential to protecting the public. This is far bigger than my own case.
heraldscotland.com/news/2549…
John McLellan retweeted
Tonight I am delighted to say that I have been selected as the @ScotTories candidate for Edinburgh South Western in the Holyrood 2026 election.
Thank you to everyone that came along on such a beautiful evening.
John McLellan retweeted
Wrote in today's @scotonsunday about the problems facing @reformparty_uk, how they're ill-equipped to deal with them, and why they've peaked too soon in Scotland.
scotsman.com/news/opinion/le…
John McLellan retweeted
Some thoughts on Reform following latest Survation poll showing them to be on course for 14 Holyrood seats at next year's election... 1/
John McLellan retweeted
Oops that didn’t go so well. It doesn’t take much to remember the names of your newest councillors. Or maybe it doesn’t take much to be an MP (or MSP) for Reform.
Delighted to be joining the splendid @heraldscotland roster of columnists from tomorrow. And teaming up with @donaldturvill
heraldscotland.com/politics/…
John McLellan retweeted
Despite being politically “different”, there are times when Katrina and I see the world in the same way. Being elected has been the biggest privilege of my life, being in leadership would be a bonus but it hasn’t happened. My duty is to serve the city. Public service!
John McLellan retweeted
The biggest congratulations should go to @FraserNelson. At a time when print journalism is fighting for its life, Fraser and @afneil have turned The Spectator into a hugely profitable and influential magazine and because of its innovative digital products - it has its biggest ever domestic and global reach. And without compromising its quality. Quite an achievement.
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John McLellan retweeted
Congratulations to Sir Paul Marshall, new owner of The Spectator. The price, £100m, is a huge vote of confidence in The Spectator, its writers and (most of all) its potential. After a long auction, the next chapter in our 196-year history can finally begin spectator.co.uk/article/the-…
John McLellan retweeted
Pensioners want Keir Starmer to resign over winter fuel payment. tiktok.com/@haveyoursaynow/v…
John McLellan retweeted
In Colinton Fairmilehead by-election it’s a straight choice between @ScotTories @cuthbertneil and Labour - who have no candidate yet
With a the large number of older people, will the removal of their Winter Fuel Payment by Labour influence the result?
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John McLellan retweeted
This is an insightful analysis from @johnmclellan on the @ScotTories leadership contest.
We’ve seen orchestrated blue on blue attacks by “jealous candidates irked because a better-organised rival is putting in the yards.”
Members don’t like it and their votes need to be earned.
John McLellan retweeted
Why Scottish Tory split from UK party won't fool the target voters, via @johnmclellan
scotsman.com/news/opinion/co…
