Tag: Alison Johnstone

The coronavirus pandemic can be tackled if we allow kindness, not fear, to prevail, says Alison Johnstone.

Alison Johnstone reflects on International Women’s Day.

The Green budget deal gives a green light for young people, says Alison Johnstone.

Green MSP Alison Johnstone welcomes action on the climate crisis from a football institution.

Alison Johnstone looks forward to a time when Scotland rejoins the European Union.

Alison Johnstone urges people in Lothian and beyond to make their voices heard on Sheriffhall roundabout.

Getting social care right is vital for improved hospital experiences, argues Alison Johnstone.

The proposal to spend £120m on a single roundabout at Sheriffhall beggars belief, says Alison Johnstone.

The Australian bushfires cast a critical light on fossil fuel obsessions in the UK, says Alison Johnstone.

Christmas is time for hope, says Alison Johnstone.

Green MSP Alison Johnstone on a troubled Christmas Market.

Green MSP Alison Johnstone, praises the outstanding work of frontline health workers.

Alison Johnstone welcomes progress on Citizens Basic Income.

Alison Johnstone argues for a secure future for Gorgie City Farm.

Alison Johnstone calls for more action to improve dental health in the most disadvantaged areas.

Edinburgh can lead the way in reversing the rising tide in plastic says Alison Johnstone.

The public interest, not private shareholders, needs to drive hospital design says Alison Johnstone.

The footage of thousands of fires burning across the rainforests of Brazil and neighbouring countries has been distressing on so many levels, argues Alison Johnstone.

It’s time to get out of spraying weeds with herbicides, argues Alison Johnstone.

Tomorrow, Friday 29th June, Edinburgh’s Development Management Committee will consider a proposal which will determine the future of Meadowbank Stadium.

Public policy on animal welfare still has some catching up to do, argues Green MSP, Alison Johnstone.

It’s time for local services to be truly valued, says Alison Johnstone.

Council elections are too important to be the focus of cynical political games, says Alison Johnstone.

Alison Johnstone says it is time to rethink transport priorities.

A visitor levy could raise millions, if only Scottish ministers would grant the city the freedom to implement one, says Alison Johnstone.

WE must reassess the vision we have for this city and not alienate residents in favour of developers, says Alison Johnstone. 

Newly re-elected Green MSP Alison Johnstone reflects on the Scottish Parliament election and what it means for the new term.

Alison Johnstone calls on government, local and national, to stand up for a homes programme which meets housing need, not developer greed.

Green MSP Alison Johnstone welcomes progress towards a new Meadowbank stadium.

Do we want hollowed out public services, asks Green MSP Alison Johnstone 

A dose of democracy in the planning system is long overdue, says Alison Johnstone

Participatory budgeting is coming of age in Edinburgh, according to Alison Johnstone.