Glasgow Herald

Jon Findlay, the new chairman of SPT, makes a poor attempt to explain the cuts in services for the subway. The company made an extra loss last year, a large proportion of which can be explained by the excess expenses of his predecessor.
Perhaps it is time that we had someone other than a Labour councillor running the show.

It is no surprise to see Strathcyde Passenger Transport (SPT) executives enjoying the gravy train
.
But hundreds of pounds on taxis is particularly galling: these people represent public transport so should use it.
When I was a politician, their Chairman spoke at one of our conferences. He came by car and I used the train. Some example.

No wonder the train fares are so expensive.

Dear Sirs

Jim Murphy is clutching at straws when he links New Labour with christian values.
His party's tenure has seen two wars, extraordinary renditions, expenses abuses and possibly bullying.
If God has a vote; I wouldn't think he will be voting Labour.

James MacDonald


James was born in Glasgow and educated at St. Andrews University, where he studied History and Economics. He then tried Accountancy, but was a square peg in a round hole. Following a period in his family business he set up on his own. He entered politics after growing unhappy with the Government, in the run up to the war in Iraq.
His interests include walking, cycling and the environment.