Trialling Universal Basic Income
Over the last two years Green councillors Gavin Corbett and Allan Young have been part of a 4-council partnership looking at how Universal Basic Income might work in Scotland. With the final draft report published today, they argue for Scotland to take the next step.
Easing lockdown
Without much more regular testing, steps to ease lockdown are still making a journey into the unknown, claims Alison Johnstone.
Time to get moving on parking
As Edinburgh begins the gradual process of easing of coronavirus lockdown, councillors need to review decisions made back at the start, says Claire Miller.
Edinburgh’s New Era
In many ways – from transport, to housing, to culture – Edinburgh can define a new era, writes Alison Johnstone.
Four days a week?
Alison Johnstone welcomes growing support for the Green policy of a four day working week.
Build back better to tackle poverty
Edinburgh must build back better by tackling poverty, says Susan Rae
Lockdown abuse
While living in lockdown may be hard for most people, for some it is downright dangerous says Alison Johnstone.
Messaging mess
Alison Johnstone laments the failure of governments to give clear and consistent messages on the coronavirus pandemic.
Business as usual – no thanks
There should be no going back to “business as usual” says Alison Johnstone.
Coronavirus crisis: time for Basic Income in Scotland?
Green councillor Gavin Corbett argues that Scotland is uniquely well-prepared to deliver a Citizens Basic Income scheme to respond to and chart a way out of the coronavirus crisis.
Transparency in a crisis
Governments must be clear, consistent and transparent with information, says Alison Johnstone.
A “new normal” for Edinburgh
Edinburgh needs a “new normal” say Melanie Main and Alex Staniforth.
The virus which exposes inequality
Coronavirus has further exposed stark inequalities in our society says Alison Johnstone.
From Coronavirus to Climate Crisis
The Climate emergency must be next crisis we tackle says Alison Johnstone.
Locking down
Different people with different lives will experience this lockdown in different ways, reflects Alison Johnstone.
Keep your distance
Social distancing is a new and unfamiliar state of being for so many of us, says Alison Johnstone.
Joining the effort in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Here’s how members, supporters and anyone who is able can get involved in the city-wide effort to deal with Coronavirus.
Tackling Coronavirus through kindness
The coronavirus pandemic can be tackled if we allow kindness, not fear, to prevail, says Alison Johnstone.
Budget choices
Edinburgh still faces stark budget choices for its future says Gavin Corbett.
Flexibility and value
Alison Johnstone reflects on International Women’s Day.
Planning for a Zero Carbon City
Getting the new City Plan 2030 right is crucial for Edinburgh’s zero carbon ambitions, argues Chas Booth.
Edinburgh Monopoly: the council, hotels and the EICC
Gavin Corbett explains why Green councillors were the sole opponents of a decision by the council to take a 25 year lease of a 365-bed hotel at Haymarket on behalf of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
All aboard for young people
The Green budget deal gives a green light for young people, says Alison Johnstone.
Citizens of the world
Green MSP Alison Johnstone welcomes action on the climate crisis from a football institution.
An Edinburgh budget for the climate emergency
Edinburgh needs to back ambitious climate targets with a climate emergency budget, argues Gavin Corbett.
Learning from the winter festival
What lessons can be learned from the controversy over the Christmas and Hogmanay events, asks Alex Staniforth.
Rejoining the European family
Alison Johnstone looks forward to a time when Scotland rejoins the European Union.
Adding your voice on Sheriffhall
Alison Johnstone urges people in Lothian and beyond to make their voices heard on Sheriffhall roundabout.
Health strains
Getting social care right is vital for improved hospital experiences, argues Alison Johnstone.
Stop the Sheriffhall Dinosaur
The proposal to spend £120m on a single roundabout at Sheriffhall beggars belief, says Alison Johnstone.