General Election – how you can help
The date for the next UK General Election has been declared. The Prime Minister came out in the pouring rain in Downing Street to announce that the election will be held sooner than many pundits thought on 4 July.
After good news of inflation and perhaps before some bad news on other matters later in the year, Rishi Sunak has declared the date when he is likely to move out of 10 Downing Street to make way for Sir Keir Starmer if the polls are right.
The lates YouGov poll shows Labour winning 41 seats in Scotland, SNP 8 seats, Scottish Lib Dems 5 and the Conservatives 3.
What we would like from you is the question you want us to put to your candidate. Tell us which constituency you live in and what you would like to ask. Email us here.
And if you don’t know which constituency you like in then check here.
Our coverage of the General Election will be here. We have not heard from many candidates yet – if you are a selected candidate then you need to get in touch.
Last time in 2019 the results were as follows:
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Indie News Week
This takes place between 3 and 9 June – and there is an event taking place in Edinburgh.
Come and join us and our other partners on The Scottish Beacon for a lively discussion on the future of local journalism in Scotland. This event will bring together journalists, community members, and industry experts to explore the challenges and opportunities facing local news outlets. From the rise of digital media to the impact of social media, we’ll delve into how journalism is evolving Scotland’s communities. Don’t miss out on this insightful event.
Made in Scotland Showcase
The details of the Made in Scotland Showcase are announced today. This is an important strand of Scottish arts and allows Scottish shows and performers to go further afield after the Fringe.
The show by Eoin McKenzie is part of the Made In Scotland 2024 showcase appearing at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe and will show at the year-round Dance Base arts venue – see: www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com
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Made in Scotland is a curated showcase of high-quality performance from Scotland at the world’s biggest arts festival, made possible by support from the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund. Â
Works on Crewe Road South
Scottish Gas Networks have reported on works at Crewe Road South. Bradley Barlow, spokesperson for gas distribution company,SGN, said: “After investigations into a smell of gas at the Crewe Road South junction, our specialist team of engineers have decided to fully replace our gas network at this location. We understand this will be disruptive, but the work will prevent future emergency work and disruption.Â
“In order to do this work safely, the temporary road closure in Crewe Road South, between its junctions with Carrington Road and Craigleith Road, will remain in place. The road is closed in both directions.
“For safety reasons and to help the flow of traffic (including emergency services) around our work, Edinburgh City Council has asked us to temporarily close Craigleith Hill Avenue at its junction with Crewe Road.
“A signed diversion will be in place via Carrington Road, East Fettes Avenue and Comley Bank Road.
“Please be advised, this road closure will affect motorists travelling to and from Western General Hospital. Please allow extra time for your journey. We’re liaising closely with the emergency service to limit disruption.
“We know this is a busy route and will be working extended hours to complete this upgrade work as quickly and safely as possible.
“We expect this work to take five more weeks to complete.”
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