Category Archives: Press Releases

Ken O’Neill, Lothians’ newest independent candidate, has called for the creation of local currency to boost the Lothian’s economy.  Local currencies help raise awareness of the area’s economy and how direct action can help it.  Since local currencies are only … Continue reading →

Ken O’Neill, Lothians’ newest independent candidate, attended the Craigmillar Regeneration Forum meeting last night to protest against plans to build 145 houses on Cairntows Park.  The meeting, organised by the Neighbourhood Alliance on behalf of the Community Regeneration Forum, was … Continue reading →

Ken O’Neill, Lothians’ newest independent candidate, is attending a discussion on plans to extract oil from tar sands and the building of a super-pipeline through Northern Alberta, Canada.  The Royal Bank of Scotland, which the taxpayers own 84% of, is … Continue reading →

Ken O’Neill, Lothians’ newest independent candidate, is attending an event as part of today’s third National Day of Protest Against Benefits Cuts.   Events are organised throughout the UK, with Edinburgh hosting a protest outside the local ATOS office.   … Continue reading →

Ken O’Neill, Lothians’ newest independent candidate, has called for all politicians to speak honestly about the economy and financial matters.  Mr O’Neill is standing on the Lothian regional list in May’s elections.  He has called for a move away from … Continue reading →

Lothians’ newest independent candidate has launched Time for A Different Voice – A Manifesto for the Lothians. Ken O’Neill is standing on the Lothian regional list in May’s elections.  His manifesto, available online, presents voters with an insight into his … Continue reading →

Lothians’ newest independent candidate made his hustings début at the Edinburgh City Chambers last night.  Ken O’Neill appeared alongside nine other Lothian region candidates at the event organised by Edinburgh’s Active Citizenship Group.  The event, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, gave each … Continue reading →

A new independent candidate has launched his campaign to represent Lothian voters at Holyrood.   Ken O’Neill is standing on the Lothians region list for election at May’s Scottish Parliament elections.   He is offering a different view and seeking … Continue reading →