Category Archives: Politics

“Where are the feminist MSPs affronted by attempts to impede a process in relation to the handling of sexual misconduct?” Ewan Gurr Archives – Evening Telegraph This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph on 22/02/2021 Last Thursday, the corporate body of the Scottish Parliament agreed to publish the controversial submission made by Scotland’sContinue reading “Scottish Politics Needs an Injection of Integrity”

“As sharks encircle the SNP, the question is can they hold it all together until they secure another independence referendum?” Ewan Gurr: ‘Can SNP hold it together and secure referendum?’ (eveningtelegraph.co.uk) This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph on 01/02/2021 The ultimate measure of political success is predicated upon whether or not youContinue reading “Can the SNP Hold it Together Until Independence?”

“Whilst the UK Government is currently lauding Britain’s new-found political independence, Scotland’s party of independence is itself filled with lamentation.” Ewan Gurr: The myth of Scotland as a nation of Europhiles – Evening Telegraph This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph 04/01/2021 I love Europe; its countries, cultures and coastlines and nowContinue reading “The Myth of Scotland as a Nation of Europhiles”

I first met Scottish Conservative MSP Adam Tomkins in the aftermath of his election to the Scottish Parliament in 2016. Mr Tomkins, a professor at the University of Glasgow School of Law, was a campaigner for the union prior to the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 and was later appointed by the Conservatives to theContinue reading “The Five MSPs I Believe We Will Miss | Part 3/5”

Neil Findlay has lived through one of the most turbulent periods in the entire history of the Scottish Labour Party. Since being elected as a councillor in 2003, his party has lost control of governance at Westminster and Holyrood as well as becoming the third party in Scotland. Describing their affiliation with Better Together inContinue reading “Five MSPs I Believe We Will Miss | Part 2/5”

In six months time, we will elect the people who will lead our nation forward over the coming five years. However, May 2021 will see an exodus of a number of eminently qualified and capable politicians, many of whom were elected to the Scottish Parliament over two decades ago to mark the new dawn ofContinue reading “Five MSPs I Believe We Will Miss”

“A survey revealed less than half of the SNP councillors support the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 14/09/2020 [Online] Available: Ewan Gurr: Is the Scottish Parliament out of touch with public opinion? [Accessed: 2020, Sep 15]  If you think freedom of speechContinue reading “Is the Scottish Parliament Losing Touch?”

“I voted for Scottish independence in 2014. However, I also felt uneasy about the lack of a coherent economic prospectus.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 07/09/2020 [Online] Available: Ewan Gurr: ‘There are still potholes on the path to independence’ [Accessed: 2020, Sep 08]  Genuine question: Is it fair to set outContinue reading “Potholes on the Path to Independence”

“My concern relates to the poor interpretation and application of the WHO recommendations, which is a serious misuse of them.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 31/08/2020 [Online] Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-school-face-coverings-guidance-sparks-outrage/  [Accessed: 2020, Sep 01]  New guidance on the use of face masks in secondary schools comes into effect today followingContinue reading “Could Dundee Be The Next Local Lockdown?”

“Current polls suggest the devastation of this pandemic could ensure the devastation of her political opponents in May next year.” This article appeared in the print edition of the Evening Telegraph: 17/08/2020 [Online] Available: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-nicola-will-be-glad-to-leave-last-week-in-history-books/  [Accessed: 2020, Aug 19]  After an extremely turbulent week in which her administration was forced to reverse a decision madeContinue reading “The First Minister Needed A Crisis”