Jenny Gilruth: “Edinburgh’s festivals provide a global platform for Scotland and for all the talented performers who take part.”

The Scottish Government is absolutely determined to drive economic growth, and enable businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs.

I hear the point. I think ultimately this is a matter for the council to lead on.

I am quite hardened to it now, it is a kind of normalised part of our workplace that you wake up every morning and you will see abusive comments online, for example.

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