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'Sometimes it's better to lose and be morally right' — Fraser Macpherson's reaction to Israel motion defeat
Fraser Macpherson's attempt to condemn the Israeli government and liken its treatment of the Palestinians to that of black South Africans under apartheid has been heavily defeated at Dundee City Council. (...)
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Scottish Friends of Israel object to motion proposed by city councillor Fraser Macpherson
A pro-Israel campaign group have accused a Dundee councillor of using "historically inaccurate and distorted" arguments to propose a motion that criticises the country's government. (...)
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Israeli Embassy condemns Dundee councillor's pro-Palestine motion
The Israeli Embassy in London has criticised a pro-Palestinian motion due to be debated by councillors in Dundee. (...)
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Dundee Private Hire chief criticises Dundee Taxi Association-led Marketgait boycott
A prominent figure in the city's taxi trade has taken issue with Dundee Taxi Association and its proposed boycott of Marketgait this weekend. (...)
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Taxi drivers threaten city centre boycott after accusing police of 'losing the plot'
Revellers in Dundee could be left out in the cold this weekend if taxi drivers carry through on a threat to boycott the city centre. (...)
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Dundee FC in crisis: fans' representative calls for boycott of away games
Dundee fans will be encouraged not to travel to away games as part of the protests against the heavy sanctions imposed on the club. (...)
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Fife councillors turn attention to Middle East conflict
Party politics were briefly cast aside in Fife's council chamber on Thursday as a free vote was allowed on the emotive issue of Israel's blockade of Gaza. (...)
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Opposition leaders respond to meeting boycott criticism
Opposition leaders on Dundee City Council have hit back at criticism over failing to attend a new board set up to decide how to make £40 million of cuts. (...)
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Budget board meets — but only four councillors show up
The first in a series of controversial meetings has been held to determine how Dundee City Council will slash £40 million from its budget — but only four councillors were present. (...)
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City considers flag and boycott response to Gaza flotilla raid
Calls for the Palestinian flag to be flown from Dundee's City Chambers and a boycott of Israeli goods to be introduced by the city council are being investigated in the wake of the Gaza flotilla raid. (...)
BNP hits back over hustings boycott call
The British National Party candidate for Dundee West has attacked the SNP over a call for all parties to boycott sharing a platform with him during the General Election campaign. (...)
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