Since the 30th March Palestinians in Gaza have been peacefully protesting. They will continue until the 15th May - the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, the name Palestinians have for the events that displaced them from their homes when Israel was created. The protests are billed as the “Great Return March” to make the point that it’s time to leave Gaza and go back to where they came from. But try t...

  Administrative Assistant Tommy Sheppard MP Job description and person specification   Salary: £20,000 pro-rata   Job Details: 2 days / 14 hours a week – to be worked on a Monday-Wednesday.   Location: 94 Portobello High St and 18 Niddrie Mains Road   Key task: To support the administration of a busy MP’s office working closely with a small team.   Key Responsibilities: Opening an...

The work of the Scottish Affairs committee continues apace. This month we held a further evidence session on the immigration needs of Scotland hearing from David Mundell and the Minister for Immigration, Caroline Noakes. Shockingly, the Scottish Government compares to Lincolnshire County Council in the Minister's eyes. See the short exchange on Pete Wishart's Facebook page.  The SNP had two Priva...

There was an amazing turnout for Leith Chooses this year. It's a fantastic opportunity for folk in Leith to have a say in what funds are spent on, and what local groups get support. It was great to be able to join the Commonwealth Day Lunch at Edinburgh City Chambers to celebrate the links between Scotland and Malawi. I had a fascinating visit to Virgin Trains East Coast depot at Craigentinny ...