A Very Public U-Turn

I have just seen that the SNP/Lib Dem coalition that leads Edinburgh Council have changed their mind regarding the school closures that had been planned.

I was almost going to say that this is disappointing but to clairfy, my unhappiness stems only from a political standpoint as I have little knowledge on the finances or numbers of pupils involved at each school. To suggest I am disappoionted that St Cuthbert's Primary (for example) will now be staying open can so easily be misconstrued!

I am also surprised by the decision. Surprised because it has clearly been taken for one of two reasons:


(1) Either the SNP/Lib Dem coalition acted too soon and made a rash, incorrect decision involving millions of pounds that would have affected many schools and families in Edinburgh.

Or (2) they have caved into political pressure from Labour and local families, even though their original decision was the correct one on balance.


So it seems the SNP councillors that serve Edinburgh are either reckless or weak.


Whichever it is, it's a bad start for them and I will be paying my Council Tax with a little more trepidation from now on....