Daily briefing: Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to back a recall petition on on Covid MP Margaret Ferrier

Oct 5, 2020

Good morning,

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Before we jump into the headlines a quick thank you is in order to all of you (and there were many) who got in touch with me last week to tell me your preference for when this email goes out. The majority overwhelmingly picked the morning, so the morning it is!

Our mental health

We asked how you were coping with lockdown and you told us.

Calls have been made for a complete redesign of mental health support in Scotland, as The Scotsman's Big Conversation survey revealed that over 60 per cent of Scots feel their mental health has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

For those of you in Scotland and struggling, visit SAMH to find what help is on offer for you.

The nightmare of the 'long Covid'

Our award-winning writer Dani Garavelli reveals the nightmare of "long covid" that many Scots are facing. A must read and in Dani's own words "an antidote to any complacency over younger, active people and coronavirus."

Storm Alex blasts nation

What a dreich weekend we've just had courtesy of Storm Alex. This video of a fast flowing river with burst banks shows the dramatic impact the had on parts of Scotland.

Opinion

As ever we've got some guaranteed conversation starters in our opinion section today. One of the most read this morning so far is Lesley's Riddoch's piece proclaiming Scottish independence is the only route back to the EU.

Elsewhere Brian Monteith says Nicola Sturgeon must back a recall petition on Margaret Ferrier to show leadership.

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Sam Shedden


	Over 60 percent of Scots say mental health affected by pandemic

	Calls have been made for a complete redesign of mental health support in Scotland, as a recent survey from the Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman revealed that over 60 percent of Scots feel their mental health has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Whataboutery is a pandemic as Margaret Ferrier debate shows - Euan McColm

I made a huge mistake a couple of  days ago. There was no excuse  for it.

Nicola Sturgeon must back a recall petition on Margaret Ferrier to show leadership - Brian Monteith

As I write, Margaret Ferrier has still not resigned as the Member of Parliament for Rutherglen & Hamilton West, despite her repeated breach of Covid-19 regulations.

Services cancelled as Caledonian Sleeper staff begin strike action

Caledonian Sleeper staff have begun the first of two periods of planned strike action which has led to services being cancelled.

Scottish independence is the only route back to the EU - Lesley Riddoch

Is Nicola Sturgeon “selling voters a fantasy by insisting Scotland can rejoin the EU as an independent country”? Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine told Scotland on Sunday yesterday: “The SNP are trying to persuade people European Union membership and independence go together, which for me is a nonsense.”

Insight: The Scots who are living with nightmare of ‘long Covid’

Michael Hollingworth has been talking to me for less than a minute before he has to stop to catch his breath. That’s what life is like for him six months after he caught Covid-19. Constantly breathless, constantly exhausted. No stamina, no concentration. A struggle to find the right words, or remember basic instructions.

Scotland sees daily jump of 758 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours

A total of 758 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the last 24 hours, according to the Scottish Government.

Take a look at this stunning revamp of an off the beaten track Scots home

hen it comes to beaches, Katerina Lewis has high expectations, which is no surprise as she hails from Australia. It is therefore rather fortunate that her husband inherited a property overlooking one of the best beaches in the world.

10 of the best secluded cottages for sale in Scotland right now: check our gallery

Want to escape city life and find yourself a cosy cottage? Well, you might be in luck, with Scotland boasting an impressive array of hidden hideaways up for sale

'One of the most abysmal 90 minutes I have had to endure': Celtic fans react to 2-0 victory over St Johnstone

Celtic defeated St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Sunday thanks to two late goals from Leigh Griffiths and Patryck Klimala following a subdued performance for the previous 89 minutes

How the Celtic players rated in last-gasp 2-0 victory over St Johnstone

Ratings out of ten for every Celtic player after Sunday’s clash with St Johnstone in front of Sky Sports cameras

Celtic manager Neil Lennon calls on Odsonne Edouard to shake himself from his torpor and "go up three or four gears" after added-time 2-0 win away to St Johnstone requires game-changinging goal from the returning Leigh Griffiths

Irishman unhappy with Frenchman’s contribution as he refuses to be drawn on reports of loan move for Robert Snodgrass on last day of window

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