26 h. ago Readers' letters: For 'Berwick Bank' wind farm read 'Bird Mincing Eyesore'

A reader decries plans for a massive wind farm off the coast of East Lothian

Politics

48 h. ago Readers' Letters: Blair's comments on net zero should stir us into action

The current Labour government should listen to an elder statesman, says reader

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66 h. ago I worked with Tony Blair when he put climate at the heart of UK policy. He must not now undermine that | David King

I support the Climate Paradox report from the Tony Blair Institute, but his foreword risks compromising what must be achievedDavid King was chief scientific adviser to the UK government under Tony Blair, and is founder and chair of the global Climate Crisis Advisory GroupI have always been proud of the progress the UK made between 2003 and 2007 in formulating a credible response to the climate change. Under Tony Blair’s leadership, the UK placed climate at the heart of global diplomacy. At the time, our understanding was based largely on scientific projections and models. Today, the crisis is in full view – faster and more devastating than many imagined. The world is now experiencing the daily impacts of climate breakdown, and our responses must reflect this escalating emergency. We need measured, strategic, sustained and, above all, urgent interventions to ensure a manageable future for humanity.That is why I support much of the thrust of The Climate Paradox report from the Tony Bl...

Society

68 h. ago Don’t throw workers ‘on the scrapheap’ in pursuit of net zero, union chief says

Sharon Graham’s comments came after former prime minister Sir Tony Blair criticised efforts to limit fossil fuels.

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3 d. ago Readers' Letters: It's time to set limits on public inquiry costs

Public inquiry costs are out of control, says reader

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3 d. ago Climate experts and politicians round on Tony Blair for ‘wrong message’

Former Labour PM accused of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and Reform after saying net zero strategy falteringUK politics live – latest updatesClimate experts and politicians have criticised Tony Blair for claiming that any strategy that relied on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), prompted an internal row in Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tony Blair risks sending absolutely wrong message, says climate expert

Former PM also sparks Labour fury, with top MP accusing him of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and ReformUK politics live – latest updatesTony Blair has come under criticism from climate experts and politicians after warning that any strategy relying on rapidly phasing out fossil fuels was “doomed to fail”.The former prime minister’s comments, published in a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), triggered an internal row within Labour, with some accusing him of playing into the hands of a narrative used by rightwing parties to delay climate action. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Readers' Letters: Equalities Committee decision on Chapman 'spineless'

Green MSP Maggie Chapman should not have been allowed to stay on Holyrood’s Equalities Committee, says reader

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8 d. ago Readers' letters: Private firms issuing parking fines must be reined in

A reader calls for a crackdown private firms issuing hefty fines for minor parking infringements

Economics

9 d. ago Readers' letters: BBC 'not turning its back on Scottish talent by axeing River City'

BBC Scotland defends its decision to decommission River City, saying it is responding to changing viewing habits

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1 week ago Readers' letters: Misuse of language will lead to 'bigotry fatigue'

A reader suggests campaigners should not be so quick to resort to extreme language

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1 week ago Readers' letters: Pope Francis had a rare gift – he was greater than his office

Readers pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday

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1 week ago Readers' letters: League reconstruction could usher in a whole new ball game

A reader suggests the reconstruction of Scottish football could open the door to a more successful, competitive domestic game

Sport

1 week ago Readers' Letters: £75 to meet you? Sorry Nicola, we've already paid the price

A reader is snubbing the chance to pay for Nicola Sturgeon in close-up

Economics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Scottish Government clueless when it come to Education

Scottish Government is getting it wrong on financing universities, says reader

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: When did 'activism' become a career in itself?

Shouldn’t an ‘activist’ have lots of real world experience, wonders reader

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Be kind to all, but let's ditch gender madness

Correspondents overwhelmingly backed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the legal definition of a ‘woman’

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2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Of course legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the definitions of ‘woman’ and ‘gender’ was a victory for common sense, say readers

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2 w. ago Readers' letters: Shocked but not surprised by £20,000 pay rise for ministers

A reader is unimpressed with John Swinney’s ‘fairness’ defence of a big pay rise for Scottish Government ministers

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2 w. ago Readers' Letters: British Steel should be first of many UK Government Interventions

Government intervention in British Steel is a good start, says reader

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