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The National
4 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Former SNP MP's critique of UK defence review was a missed opportunity
At the Royal United Services Institute members' briefing on the defence review, which I attended, it was pretty clear that many saw the review as an uncosted shopping list, a pick and mix of wares on offer from the UK's defence industries that the government could buy into, or not, depending what, at a future date, the Treasury thought could or could not be afforded. READ MORE: Skye power line approved despite council and resident objections New, more relevant threats were referenced, of course. Though how the existing products on offer from the UK's defence industry will square with actual future security needs, rather than the Russian Bogey, is not clear. Indeed, even on the day of publication the chief of the defence staff did point out that the actual lacklustre performance of Russian forces in Ukraine should be factored into future thinking. Martin's article was rather a useful comment on what Dominic Cummings thought of the modus operandi of the MoD. A critique of the review and its relevance for the future – particularly that of an independent Scotland's security future – it was not. Scotland and SNP policy got one sentence, in an article of more than 800 words. What he didn't do was offer a strategy of how the dog's breakfast of the review could be used as an opportunity to promote current SNP defence policy and develop it further in the future. READ MORE: Scotland's top doctor warns of greatest threat to health this century His mention of the clapped-out Vanguards was tangential and treated as a symptom of poor long-term planning, rather than a critique of Britain's reliance on Donald Trump. Mark Felton's widely viewed 'Rented Missiles & Worn Out Submarines' YouTube presentation of two months ago, now with more than 600,000 views, is rather more relevant contains within it some positive points of real electoral salience for the SNP. After all, positive, salient aspects of defence and security should be the drivers of SNP defence policy rather than the thicket of weeds that act as cover to a broken defence policy of a broken Britain. Bill Ramsay Convener, SNP CND THE independence movement is at a tipping point, and deepening despondency must reign in the long-stifled rank-and-file of the SNP. In perpetual deference to their high heid yins, they have permitted culture-war distractions, personality cults and parasitic alliances to obscure their core vision of a better life for citizens and their children in a new post-Union, post-colonial reality. They have seen their hard work and contributions, financial and otherwise, railroaded and dissipated by a recent leadership characterised by indolent complacency or cowardice of conviction. READ MORE: What's going wrong inside the SNP? Activists share all The cause of Scottish emancipation from colonial exploitation is not a vainglorious, ill-thought-out enterprise but rather an internationally acknowledged 'glorious revolution' in British politics whose wellsprings are popular sovereignty and direct democracy. The SNP 'strategists' have at best presented an anaemic dilution of these noble principles or collaborated consciously or unconsciously with Westminster politicians of every stripe to undermine them. Who but a reunited popular and political movement in Scotland can save our fellow citizens from the warmongering, corporate-captured, Lino (Labour In Name Only) party that consort and acquiesce to globalist elites rather than their own people? Who can blame decent Scottish and English brothers and sisters from seeking hope from the ultimately false prophets of Reform UK rather than 'Remove UK'? In Scotland, who is going to champion these folk? It is clear to me that a cohesion-seeking independence convention is required as a matter of national urgency where the SNP, Alba, all the factions of the independence movement and importantly all the as-yet-unconvinced but open-minded can meet eyeball to eyeball to form a national vision for our children and grandchildren. The first step must be for SNP grassroot members to signal their 'brotherhood' with the Alba party and non-aligned comrades rather than their effete and sadly incompetent erstwhile leaders, regardless of how 'steady' or 'safe' they may have appeared. Dr Andrew Docherty Selkirk AMAZINGLY, 10 MONTHS on from the Westminster government's announcement to withdraw the Winter Fuel Payment, Scottish Questions and Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons were dominated by this issue once again. The Labour government at Westminster has given some snail-paced hint of a U-turn on the withdrawal, but no firm commitment as yet. This would be very welcome. However, pensioners here in Scotland already have an assurance from the Scottish Government they will receive the WFP and will not be left out in the cold this winter awaiting the Labour government's decision. Catriona C Clark Falkirk
Irish Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shane Lowry off to fast start at Muirfield Village's Memorial Tournament
Shane Lowry kickstarted his tilt for the Memorial Tournament in fine fashion, shooting a three-under 69 in his opening round at Muirfield Village. The Irishman began his day with a Par before making Birdie on the second, leaving his approach shot to 11-feet before drilling in the Birdie putt. Lowry kept things steady for the next few before showing his class on the seventh, leaving his approach on the Par-5 from 277 yards to three feet before tapping in for Eagle. Making the turn in three-under, Lowry dropped his first shot of the week on the Par-5 11th after getting out of position off the tee, but picked that stroke back up on 13. Another Bogey was to follow on 15 before the 2019 Open Champion made a 2 on 16 to get back to three-under, leaving him in a tie for third, four strokes off the lead held by Ben Griffin. Lowry is the only Irishman in the field this week after Rory McIlroy controversially opted to skip another Signature PGA Tour event. This week's tournament is hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and earlier this week, the 'Golden Bear' spoke about McIlroy's decision not to play. "Yeah, it surprised me. But, you know, guys have got schedules and got things they do. And, you know, I haven't talked to him for him to tell me why or why not. It's just his call. 'I made a lot of calls that I had to make when I played to play or not play and sometimes it wasn't as popular as people thought it was. But, you know, sometimes you have to make those calls. 'I don't hold anything against Rory for that. He did what he likes to play. I know he likes to play so many in a row. 'He likes to play the week before a US Open. And so he…that's what he's doing. So, you know, I really don't have a comment on it. 'It's very difficult, very difficult. I mean, I'm a big Rory fan, I always have been. I'm sure that I will remain that way. I just, I was a little surprised, yes.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dublin zoning officials back Bogey Inn revamp, but urge design tweaks
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — Dublin zoning officials said they support plans to transform The Bogey Inn into an 'entertainment campus' but argue the building's blueprint needs to be tinkered with given it 'ignores some obvious urban design queues.' Rise Brands, the group behind Pins Mechanical Co., presented on March 6 to the city's planning and zoning commission its revitalization plan for the former Dublin bar at 6013 Glick Road. While all members said they like the concept, many agreed with Commissioner Gary Alexander in arguing the new Bogey Inn would have more opportunities to link with other future development if the building's orientation was adjusted and constructed closer to the street. Dublin Scioto High School expansion gears up, with groundbreaking set for May 'I like the idea, but what I would not support is the way the site is laid out. I think, in some way, it's contrary to what our community plan is attempting to do,' Alexander said. 'I think your [building] is designed around the concept and not the site. It looks like you came with a preconceived concept and dropped it on the site. … It ignores some obvious urban design queues.' Rise announced in January it would reopen The Bogey Inn during summer 2026, with plans to transform the property with indoor and outdoor bars, a food hall, live entertainment, a 36-hole putting course and more. Renderings released earlier in March show how the company is planning to reinvent the inn by blending 'timeless tradition of golf with family-friendly fun to create a vibrant entertainment campus.' Watch a previous NBC4 report on the Bogey Inn revamp in the video player above. At the meeting, Rise CEO Troy Allen emphasized that the company is aiming to honor the original Bogey Inn 'as much as we can' by keeping with a 1960s hotel-style aesthetic. Allen also boasted that, once completed, the building will be open year round and be home to various food vendors with permanent stalls inside the inn. 'It's an icon here in Dublin and in Shawnee Hills,' Allen said. 'As things kinda lined up with the Memorial and other partners, we knew that something special needed to be done here for the community and to kinda honor the Bogey. And so, that's what we think we've done to redevelop this and do more of an entertainment campus.' Surgeon turned beer-maker eyes spring opening for central Ohio brewery The Bogey Inn permanently closed in 2022 after previous owner Jeff Parenteau died, then briefly reopened in 2023 and again in the summer of 2024 for the Memorial Tournament, the annual PGA Tour stop at Muirfield Village. The inn then auctioned off more than 800 of the restaurant's items — branded tables and chairs, signage, kitchenware and more — in October, ahead of the building's demolition. Rise said in January's announcement that construction would start this year by replacing the building and expanding the property, while the 'Bogey Inn' name will be preserved to retain the bar's 'history, nostalgia, and a bit of its original charm.' The company noted the inn will be revamped in collaboration with the Memorial. Commissioner Jason Deschler echoed support during the meeting for the idea, saying he was a Bogey frequenter dating to the 1980s. Commissioner Jamey Chinnock said he appreciated Rise's effort to bring a unique concept to Dublin but also expressed concern for the building's configuration on the property. 'It brings up a lot of concerns with alcohol and, I know you said you're going to control it, but when there's the Memorial Tournament and there's thousands of people up there, I don't know how you're going to control it,' Chinnock said. 'Those greens being that close to the roadways, and the outdoor bar. Awesome concept, but I think you need to think about controlling access to it.' M/I Homes clears hurdle for single-family lots part of 230-acre Delaware development Kim Way, another commission member who was acting chair during the March meeting, reiterated the members' concerns while emphasizing the Dublin community's excitement for the project. Rise will return for further review from the commission before receiving a vote from city council for construction to begin. 'As you develop the architecture, just think that this is, again, a gateway into Dublin,' Way said. 'This building is gonna represent Dublin and I'm sure you'll continue to work that way.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
