Panic stations (or Don’t panic, don’t panic!)

 When Rishi Sunak announced £30 Billion in his emergency  Summer Statement, the Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes immediately said that the consequentials for Scotland actually amounted to tens of millions not the “ hundreds of millions” (some said £800million) claimed by the Tories. She was immediately at the end of a barrage of accusations from the Scottish Tories,MPs, MSPs and supporters who even accused  her of being “ dishonest, failing to be open and factual when talking about our nations finances”.

One week later the Institute for Fiscal Studies ( IFS) confirmed that she had been right all along.
Then Boris arrived on Thursday for his flying visit, apparently in panic mode, to claim “that the Union has never been stronger”. ( With the polls showing the Yes support is now at 54%!).

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar SNP group react to resignation of Harris and South Lochs Councillor

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar SNP Group have expressed disappointment with the news that Cllr Finlay Cunningham, member for Harris and South Lochs has decided to step down from his role.

SNP Group leader responds to West Highland Free Press

It has been brought to my attention that the SNP Comhairle Group has been criticised for working in the best interests of those communities they serve by scrutinising decisions of Comhairle and by seeking to change Comhairle policy.

Letter to the chair of education on impact assessments on budget choices

 Dear Angus, 

Firstly I hope you and your family are keeping well in these challenging times.

Letter to Convenor on suspension of Croft property for care charges

Dear Convenor,

Comhairle convened 3rd March 2020 approved “That Comhairle suspend any ongoing action in respect of taking croft property into consideration when making financial assessments for care charges until such time as the Comhairle has considered its policy position.”

Letter to Chair and Director of education regarding position of island schools in national league tables

Hi All

Hope you and your families are keeping safe during this awful pandemic. 

Appreciation for teachers

As the lockdown continues, the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar SNP Group would like to pay tribute to the teachers of the Western Isles.