“In the process of writing this profoundly life-affirming memoir, it is clear that Rushdie has found his own peace. For the rest of us, it should have the opposite effect. It should shake us from our complacencies.”
@NicolaSturgeon
on
@SalmanRushdie
“Sunak, who has also faced questions about the short length of his trousers, said he is “intrigued and amused by the amount of focus on what I’m wearing”. ”
Welcome to the everyday world of a woman in politics 😂
"The culture wars are colliding with the constitutional crisis and in the growing competition for populist insurgency" ... The grotesque coalition that is forming is a threat to devolution ...
I am a huge admirer of Brian’s culture coverage so this is not intended as any kind of jibe, but given the importance of these issues I thought I’d respond briefly.
I totally agree that governments need to prioritise culture more, that it is too often an ‘easy’ casualty when…
Guess who was First Minister of Scotland when Creative Scotland was first hit with a 10 per cent funding cut? What did she think the outcome was going to be? Honestly!
Really bad news. I know money is tight but very much hope that a way is found to get
@AyeWrite
back on track. Books, culture generally, are so vital to our wellbeing - and never more so than in the troubled times we live in today. Book festivals are opportunities to celebrate the…
Sending best wishes to Leo Varadkar. I always enjoyed a good working relationship with him when I was FM. He was a strong leader of Ireland and a good friend to Scotland. I wish him well.
The name's Taylor-Johnson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
The actor, famous for roles in film such as Kick-Ass and Avengers, is set to be the next
#JamesBond
, according to reports.
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Mark has been an outstanding First Minister of Wales.
Principled, thoughtful, hard-working, he always stood up for Wales and for those in society who most need government on their side. He will be the hardest of acts to follow.
I will always be grateful for his counsel and…
Today will be my last day as Prif Weinidog.
It has been an honour and a privilege and I want to thank you all for your support over the past five years.
Diolch o galon i chi gyd.
Henry was an extraordinary human being. While the world is a poorer place for his passing, there is no doubt that his life made it better. Alongside his beloved wife, Ingrid, Henry educated thousands about the horrors of the Holocaust and the lessons from it that we must never…
I am deeply sad and upset to learn of the death of
@theSNP
legend, Gerry Fisher. Gerry was one of a kind - clever, thrawn, stubborn, a stickler for (his interpretation of) the party constitution (as anyone whoever attended a party conference will attest to) and a man of great…