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ALASDAIR CLARK: John Swinney must step out from Nicola Sturgeon’s shadow to succeed

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw dryly noted Holyrood felt “very retro” this week, as Alex Salmond made a return and John Swinney became SNP leader for...

Alasdair Clark

I attended The Courier’s High Street Summit and must pay tribute to the event. Bringing together UK-leading expertise, the best local knowledge,...

I can’t see John Swinney’s unopposed coronation as SNP leader improving the future of the SNP one iota. His party seems to be on course to be...

The first rule about having a column here (if you don’t want alienate half your readership) is: don’t out yourself as a Dee. The second rule (for...

John Swinney has become leader of the SNP after nominations closed on Monday without anybody else putting themselves forward for the role. A...

To say I was delighted was an understatement when Art Fund revealed that the Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) was named a finalist in this year’s...

Let’s see if we can get this straight. Dundee’s adoption of the pavement parking ban, which (rightly) aims to tackle irresponsible parking, is...