John McLellan is a journalist and writer based in Scotland. He is a regular contributor to The Scotsman and his work has also been featured in publications such as Yahoo Sports UK, Yahoo News UK, The Herald Scotland, and The Times. John's articles cover a range of topics, including local politics, current events, and social issues.
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John Mclellan's coverage primarily focuses on local government and politics, with a significant emphasis on Edinburgh-specific issues. Given his focus, he may be interested in expert commentary or insights from individuals familiar with Scottish health services, UK politics, press regulation, city development in Edinburgh, and education policies related to private schools.
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A health service designed in the 1940s can no longer cope with the UK’s ageing population and a two-tier system – split between private and public – already exists
Next month the keenly contested election will be over, and the victor declared. No, not the battle for the White House on November 5, but of course the Colinton/Fairmilehead council by-election nine days later.
The wheels of government turn slowly, so it’s said, but sometimes it takes longer to get things done than for light to reach Earth from Alpha Centauri.
Not for the first time, the issue of what 16-year-olds should be allowed to do is tying politicians in knots, with the First Minister “wrestling” with the plan to give them the right to end their lives.
By: John Mclellan
The real sting for Scottish voters is likely to come in December when Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison sets her Budget
Over the years I’ve got into the swing of using my bike for as many journeys as I can, more about trying to keep my waistline under some semblance of control and my ticker from packing in, especially as my knees are pretty much done.
By: John Mclellan
When a very young Boris Johnson set out his ambition to be World King, it had the undeniable quality of clarity, even if obviously unachievable.
An intriguing motion is before Edinburgh councillors today, calling on officers to spend time writing up a report to explore whether Hallowe’en should become a public holiday.
The trouble with politicians is they can’t help sticking their noses into the way we lead our lives. The laudable intention to bring about change to improve lives all too often turns into hectoring people about their behaviour.
The horrific accident on The Cowgate last weekend has led to renewed calls for traffic to be banned from what is an undeniably chaotic street when the bars are in full swing.
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