The Scottish Government must take immediate action to climate proof Scotland’s railways, Scottish Greens Transport Spokesperson John Finnie MSP has said. Speaking following the closure of the West Highland Line between Fort William and Crianlarich due to a landslip the Highlands and Islands MSP called for urgent action to protect Scotland’s rail network. John Finnie … Continue reading Climate plan needed for Scotland’s railway say Scottish Greens
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John welcomes police commitment on dangerously slow driving
John Finnie wrote to Police Scotland leadership to raise the issue of slow driving, which is especially prevalent on scenic roads during the tourist season.
Islands Bill could kickstart a revolution in local democracy
John Finnie says island communities could be "the pioneers of a powerful, decentralised, participatory local democracy, showing the way for change across Scotland.”
John opposes unfiltered sewage plan for Gairloch
Scottish Water's cost-cutting plan would pour harmful bacteria into Loch Gairloch.
John asks Highland Council to stop bankrolling Big Tobacco
Council pension scheme has upped its investment in British American Tobacco to over £15m.
Multi-million pound windfarm deal for Nigg Energy Park
Nigg's success is a glimpse of how our green energy potential can create the high-quality jobs that will underpin a fair economy and a fair society
John To Host Holyrood Meeting on Arderseir Waste Water Plant
John has secured a meeting with Scottish Water bosses to discuss their controversial plans for a new waste water treatment plant in Ardersier. The meeting will take place at the Scottish Parliament next Wednesday (8 June), and Scottish Water have asked to invite all other Highlands and Islands MSP, and the member for the Inverness and … Continue reading John To Host Holyrood Meeting on Arderseir Waste Water Plant
