JENNY HJUL: Entire education system in Scotland requires emergency, not cosmetic, surgery
There has not been much good news on the education front in Scotland recently, as even John Swinney, the beleaguered minister responsible, might agree.
Opinion
READERS’ LETTERS: Brexit vote casts a shadow over Michelin
Sir, – I have been employed at Michelin Dundee for 34 years.
ALEX BELL: The closure of Dundee’s Michelin factory is just the start
It is sad news and a shock to the workers, but the closure of the Michelin plant in Dundee is just the beginning of a revolution.
READERS’ LETTERS: After Michelin disaster, decom work needed now more than ever
Sir, – To say I am appalled at the loss of the Michelin plant in Dundee would be an understatement; the situation is a disaster for a city which has suffered death from a thousand cuts – Timex, NCR and on and on – over the last 20 years.
COMMENT: Questions remain as nightmare Michelin Dundee hangover fails to lift
The morning after the night before is when you expect the fug of a hangover to start lifting.
READERS’ LETTERS: Police chief should not be playing politics
Sir, – Further to your report about Police Scotland and hate crime (“‘No further action’ on anti-hate complaint”, Courier, October 31), perhaps I could be permitted to respond to Chief Superintendent, John McKenzie?
READERS’ LETTERS: Too many people tinkering with services
Sir, – We are fast becoming a nation of interferers – and often with disastrous consequences.
READERS’ LETTERS: Trains can put us on track for a bright future
Sir, – I recently visited Perth by rail from Glasgow and enjoyed a delightful weekend.
READERS’ LETTERS: Nobody should be surprised by Tory MSP’s comments
Sir, – The comments by Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne defending the Maoist two child limit for people on benefits was not only morally repugnant but factually incorrect (“Tory MSP slammed over ‘archaic’ child comments”, Courier, October 25).
ALEX BELL: May reheats the dog’s Brexit
The world’s oldest shipwreck was discovered this week, just in time for the Brexit countdown. Any parallels between old, wooden plans sinking to the depths should not be drawn – at least the Greek vessel found its bottom.