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The year 2023 is set to be a pivotal year in Scottish and UK politics with voters falling out of love with the two parties of government,…

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A PENSIONER who suffers from a rare cancer linked to asbestos has called for all political parties to pledge to remove the fibre from public buildings.  Tam Mooney says he “cannot believe” it can still be found in locations such as schools and has demanded “no risks” are taken to protect children’s future.  It comes amid warnings from charity campaigners that Scotland faces a “health time bomb” if asbestos is not removed from buildings as soon as possible.  The 72-year-...

They made the plea to party leaders ahead of next week’s Scottish Parliament election. Action on Asbestos’s Phyllis Craig said research in 2017 had revealed the presence of the substance in more than 1,600 school buildings in Scotland. “The question of asbestos in our schools, hospitals and public buildings must be addressed by the politicians before the May elections,” she insisted. Action on Asbestos, formerly known as Clydeside Action on Asbestos, wants all parties standing in the el...

Only An Excuse star joins battle for asbestos victims The charity work was sparked by Jonathan Watsons new role as a sick shipyard worker. Fibres actors Ali Craig, Jonathan Watson, Maureen Carr and Suzanne Magowan Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommend...