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South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Most Europeans would support independent Scotland joining EU, poll finds
YouGov questioned people living in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain on their views on the prospect of an independent Scotland becoming part of the EU. Support across these nations for Scotland to join the EU ranged from just under two-thirds (63%) to three-quarters (75%). But across Great Britain – where more than 2,000 people were polled – less than half (46%) said they would back an independent Scotland being part of the EU, with 32% saying they would oppose this. The research was carried out despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having made clear he has no plans to allow a second vote on Scotland leaving the UK. Just last month the Labour leader said having another ballot on the issue is not a 'priority' and he cannot imagine one taking place while he is in Downing Street. And while the UK Government recently announced a new agreement with the EU, there is no prospect of the UK seeking to rejoin the trading block as things stand. YouGov's research comes almost a decade on from the 2016 Brexit referendum, which saw the UK as a whole vote to leave the EU, while Scotland voted to remain. The latest poll found 63% of French people surveyed would support an independent Scotland joining the EU, with only 13% opposed. In Italy, 64% favour Scotland being allowed to join, with 11% against, broadly similar to Spain – where 65% said they would support an independent Scotland in the EU while 13% are opposed to this. In Germany, support was higher at 68%, with only 10% of people polled against an independent Scotland being part of the EU, while in Denmark three-quarters (75%) of people back Scotland being part of the trading block, with 6% against this. SNP MSP Stuart McMillan said: 'It comes as no surprise that people across Europe would welcome an independent Scotland rejoining the EU. 'People recognise the benefits of EU membership for all countries and can see the enormous damage that Brexit continues to cause. 'Brexit, which Scotland never voted for, is making people poorer, damaging our NHS, harming the economy and stealing opportunities from our young people. 'Labour's broken Brexit Britain is failing at every turn. It is only with independence that Scotland can build a better future, back where we belong in the heart of Europe.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Most Europeans would support independent Scotland joining EU, poll finds
A majority of Europeans favour an independent Scotland being allowed into the European Union – though a third of Britons would be opposed to this, a survey has found. YouGov questioned people living in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain on their views on the prospect of an independent Scotland becoming part of the EU. Support across these nations for Scotland to join the EU ranged from just under two-thirds (63%) to three-quarters (75%). 46% of Britons support independent Scotland joining EU 32% of Britons opposed to this But across Great Britain – where more than 2,000 people were polled – less than half (46%) said they would back an independent Scotland being part of the EU, with 32% saying they would oppose this. The research was carried out despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having made clear he has no plans to allow a second vote on Scotland leaving the UK. Just last month the Labour leader said having another ballot on the issue is not a 'priority' and he cannot imagine one taking place while he is in Downing Street. And while the UK Government recently announced a new agreement with the EU, there is no prospect of the UK seeking to rejoin the trading block as things stand. YouGov's research comes almost a decade on from the 2016 Brexit referendum, which saw the UK as a whole vote to leave the EU, while Scotland voted to remain. The latest poll found 63% of French people surveyed would support an independent Scotland joining the EU, with only 13% opposed. In Italy, 64% favour Scotland being allowed to join, with 11% against, broadly similar to Spain – where 65% said they would support an independent Scotland in the EU while 13% are opposed to this. In Germany, support was higher at 68%, with only 10% of people polled against an independent Scotland being part of the EU, while in Denmark three-quarters (75%) of people back Scotland being part of the trading block, with 6% against this. SNP MSP Stuart McMillan said: 'It comes as no surprise that people across Europe would welcome an independent Scotland rejoining the EU. 'People recognise the benefits of EU membership for all countries and can see the enormous damage that Brexit continues to cause. 'Brexit, which Scotland never voted for, is making people poorer, damaging our NHS, harming the economy and stealing opportunities from our young people. 'Labour's broken Brexit Britain is failing at every turn. It is only with independence that Scotland can build a better future, back where we belong in the heart of Europe.'
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Majority of Europeans back independent Scotland joining EU
Support across these nations for Scotland to join the EU ranged from just under two-thirds (63%) to three-quarters (75%). But across Great Britain – where more than 2,000 people were polled – less than half (46%) said they would back an independent Scotland being part of the EU, with 32% saying they would oppose this. Read More: The research was carried out despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having made clear he has no plans to allow a second vote on Scotland leaving the UK. Just last month the Labour leader said having another ballot on the issue is not a 'priority' and he cannot imagine one taking place while he is in Downing Street. And while the UK Government recently announced a new agreement with the EU, there is no prospect of the UK seeking to rejoin the trading block as things stand. YouGov's research comes almost a decade on from the 2016 Brexit referendum, which saw the UK as a whole vote to leave the EU, while Scotland voted to remain. The latest poll found 63% of French people surveyed would support an independent Scotland joining the EU, with only 13% opposed. In Italy, 64% favour Scotland being allowed to join, with 11% against, broadly similar to Spain – where 65% said they would support an independent Scotland in the EU while 13% are opposed to this. In Germany, support was higher at 68%, with only 10% of people polled against an independent Scotland being part of the EU, while in Denmark three-quarters (75%) of people back Scotland being part of the trading block, with 6% against this. SNP MSP Stuart McMillan said: 'It comes as no surprise that people across Europe would welcome an independent Scotland rejoining the EU. 'People recognise the benefits of EU membership for all countries and can see the enormous damage that Brexit continues to cause. 'Brexit, which Scotland never voted for, is making people poorer, damaging our NHS, harming the economy and stealing opportunities from our young people. 'Labour's broken Brexit Britain is failing at every turn. It is only with independence that Scotland can build a better future, back where we belong in the heart of Europe.'
Sunday Post
29-06-2025
- Health
- Sunday Post
Call for tighter controls on cut-price Botox and fillers after clients left scarred
Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Experts warn new government plans to stop Scotland's 'Botox bandits' cashing in on the £400 million unregulated beauty industry must go much further. Campaigners say while planned new restrictions are a good first step, much more needs to be done to protect the public from the increasing number of botched procedures caused by untrained practitioners. A hard-hitting Sunday Post campaign has repeatedly called for sweeping changes and tough regulation to prevent the sale and use of potentially fatal and dangerous treatments and procedures. Criminals cashing in on 'Botox' We revealed that hardened criminals and chancers are cashing in with huge profits being made despite the devastating harm caused by counterfeit treatments masquerading as Botox and dermal fillers. Competition is so fierce whistleblowers campaigning to regulate the business have been threatened with being fire-bombed. Last week, Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan welcomed government proposals to improve safety standards which will include local government licensing for practitioners and qualified healthcare professionals supervising injectables. He said: 'Although it's been a long time coming, it is welcome to see the Scottish Government acting upon concerns. 'It has been widely reported how dangerous it can be if procedures are botched – in some cases, it has sadly been fatal. Case studies show how invasive and technical some treatments are, and why ensuring practitioners are qualified and insured to administer them is vital.' But award-winning aesthetic medical doctor Ben Taylor-Davies from Edinburgh said: 'Whilst it's good to finally see the government taking the issue of regulation seriously, myself and colleagues had hoped this would go even further. 'Implementing requirements for clinical premises and medical oversights will go some way to protect the public from unnecessary harm. However in doing so the government is highlighting that it is aware these treatments should be seen as medical. This raises the question of whether non-medically trained individuals should be permitted to perform these treatments full stop. 'I, and many other colleagues, do not believe this should be the case. Those of us working within the industry hope these proposals will be put into law quickly and many of us are hopeful for even stricter regulation down the line.' Growing concerns Almost 3,000 people took part in a consultation process to lift the lid on the industry which has seen thousands of hairdressers and online sellers flogging 'skinny jabs' and injectable treatments to boost lips and plump up ageing skin. Hamish Dobbie, of the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group told The Sunday Post that unlicensed products streaming in from South Korea and China were attracting an 'unsavoury element' to cash in with little chance of jail time. He said: 'Because these products are unlicensed and counterfeit, who knows what is in them, whether they are made in a filthy backstreet warehouse, or whether they contain harmful ingredients that could cause serious health risks. 'These products are then marketed here through social media, nail bars, even in some hairdressers where customers in some of those places are asked if they want Botox, fillers or weight-loss jabs. 'Social media is full of posts encouraging people with offers so cheap they sound hard to resist, but there are many real dangers from untrained practitioners who can cause disfigurements using products making claims that cannot be verified. 'There can be a high risk of vascular occlusion, which can lead to necrosis, tissue death and disfigurement as well as a risk of blindness if an untrained person injects near the eyes.' Scotland has also seen cases of surgical procedures such as the controversial Brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation which carry increased risks of sepsis and other life-threatening side effects. The new Bill regulating procedures will be published by the end of the year. Botox and injectable fillers will then need to be supervised by qualified healthcare professionals in a setting regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) Breast and buttock augmentation will need to be performed by a qualified healthcare professional in an HIS-regulated setting. And secondary legislation under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 will bring in licensing for procedures such as micro-needling and non-ablative laser treatments which will require licences issued by the local authority. McMillan said: 'I fully expect the Scottish Government to continue engaging with stakeholders as they seek to draft the legislation, so the right balance is struck between protecting public safety whilst also ensuring regulation is proportionate.'
Scotsman
17-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Greenock care home enjoys ‘The Big Summer Weekender' with local community and MSP
Merino Court Care Home, run by HC-One Scotland, located in Greenock, Inverclyde, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday June 16 until Sunday, June 22. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The homes celebrations will take place throughout Care Home Open Week where Merino Court will be welcoming residents, colleagues, friends, family and the wider community to a Royal Ascot ladies day event on Tuesday, June 17 where residents will get dressed up for the races and put bets on televised races; on Wednesday, June 18 the home will host a regular cooking workshop where residents will be making a selection of omelettes for lunch; on Thursday, June 19 the home will be hosting a summer prize bingo; and to end the week, Merino Court will be hosting their main open day celebrations culminating in a garden party consisting of afternoon tea being served and entertainment from local singer, Billy Johnstone. Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local week will offer care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 The event also sought to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the home can provide. HC-One Scotland's chosen theme for this year's Care Home Open Week was 'The Big Summer Weekender' emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home. On Monday, June 16, Merino Court Care Home welcomed in Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde. The home and members of the local community came together to celebrate summertime memories, past and present, and hosted a fabulous Summer Weekender event. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care home enjoyed meeting their MSP, Stuart McMillan, and chatting to him about what life is like at Merino Court Care Home – which is an integral part of the local Greenock community. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad MSP Stuart McMillan enjoyed a tour round the 60 bedded nursing and nursing dementia care home, including the hair salon, lounge, quiet room, hobby room, premier bedrooms and gardens. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 Merino Court Care Home hosted a morning drum fit class which MSP Stuart McMillan actively got involved with participating in with residents. Merino Court Care Home was adorned in a variety of summer themed decorations, emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays past and present provided a perfect setting for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care home. As well as providing a space for existing relatives and residents to celebrate life at the home, visitors were encouraged to hear directly from colleagues in the home about what a rewarding career in care looks like as well as opportunities for community engagement and about the volunteering roles on offer within the home. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Morag Hynes, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home, commented: 'We were delighted to open our doors to the community for Care Home Open Week and showcase the warm, welcoming environment we're so proud of here at Merino Court. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 'It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our dedicated team, connect with local people, and share the meaningful relationships that make our home truly special. Events like these help break down barriers and highlight the wonderful lives being lived in care homes every day. 'It was great to welcome MSP Stuart McMillan to our home. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them." Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament for Greenock and Inverclyde, said: 'Thank you to the team and residents at Merino Court for their time on Monday. It was a pleasure to join in the cardio drumming session and then receive a tour of the refurbished facility. I have visited Merino Court several times over the years and was struck by how the recent changes in décor and to the outside areas really adds to the accommodation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I witnessed some of the residents dancing with staff as I went round the home with the Care Home Manager Morag. There were a steady flow of family members coming and going to see their loved ones and I was delighted so many staff appeared to enjoy their work.
