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In food we trust
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsThe horsemeat scandal is the latest in a long line of food scandals, and unless we radically overhaul our approach to food it will not be the last, writes Alison Johnstone. -
Alison’s Report for February
Posted on March 1, 2013 | No CommentsHere is my report to members for February. This month, I have been pressuring the government on food standards, both before and after the horsemeat scandal broke in the media. I also met with the National Deaf Children’s Society, the Scottish Tourism Alliance and Polly... -
Alison’s Report For October
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsHere is my update about the work I have been doing over the last month. As a Scottish Green Party member in the Lothian region I think it is important that I keep you informed about what I am doing. This month’s update includes... -
Alison’s Report For September
Posted on September 28, 2012 | No CommentsAlison Johnstone has released her monthly MSP report to members on her activities in the last month. Once again she has been out and about in the Lothians, trying out part of the new National Cycle Network Route 1 in Dalkeith, helping to clean up... -
Building on an inspiring summer of sport
Posted on September 12, 2012 | No CommentsLike so many Scots, I spent yesterday rather bleary-eyed after shunning sleep to see Andy Murray’s superb victory in the US Open. For me, it was the perfect end to what has been an incredibly inspiring summer of sport. -
Alison’s Report For August
Posted on August 28, 2012 | No CommentsAlison Johnstone has released her monthly MSP report on her activities during August, a time when parliament has been in recess allowing her more time to get out and about in the Lothians. You can read her report here (pdf). -
A plea for Leith Waterworld
Posted on June 22, 2012 | No CommentsA correspondent to the Edinburgh Evening News expressed the views of many this week when he said it’s possible that Leith Waterword, the best kids’ pool in Scotland, was closed and notes that funds ‘saved’ will be diverted to the Commonwealth Pool. We’re all justifiably proud of the... -
Alison’s Monthly Report
Posted on May 28, 2012 | No CommentsThings got a bit hectic towards the end of April with the local election campaign, so my Monthly Report for May also covers April. I’m delighted that Melanie Main retained my old council seat of Meadows and Morningside, and that she has been joined by...
