Network effects are incredibly strong - those “marginal” routes are what underpin the whole system. Buses in Edinburgh don’t require a subsidy because the system is comprehensive, frequent and entire… (View Post)

He’s also doing broad measures that help everyone, serve a long term goal, all while the benefits are focussed on the poorest. Buses, electricity VAT and even rough sleeping all tick those boxes. (View Post)

A third of commuters in Edinburgh, one of the few parts of the country that make a net fiscal contribution. Perhaps if other cities and towns followed our example then the UK would be a richer countr… (View Post)

Interesting that they still haven’t levelled that charge, even under the twisted definition under the Terrorism Act. If wearing a t-shirt is terrorism then it’s difficult to see how this couldn’t be.… (View Post)

To be held on remand for nearly a year is an injustice too. Innocent before proven guilty doesn’t mean much when you can get locked up for that long before being put before a jury. (View Post)