Colin Mackay

Edinburgh

Political Editor at STV News (Glasgow and West)

Political Editor for STV News

Articles

Former oil worker left 'terrified' as Grangemouth redundancies begin

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Calum Loudon |Colin Mackay

An oil worker has said he has been left “terrified” as redundancies have officially begun after Petro-Ineos announced the end of a century of oil refining at Grangemouth. Petro-Ineos, which runs the refinery, notified staff by email that all oil refining work had ended and that the first group of redundant workers are leaving the plant – with 200 to depart by the end of June.
Redundancies begin as oil refining ends at Grangemouth

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay

Redundancies have begun after Petro-Ineos announced the end of a century of oil refining at Grangemouth. STV News has been speaking to one of the first to face redundancy. Andrew Peterson left work at the refinery today for the final time – which he said was devastating. His father and grandfather worked at Grangemouth before him, and now he fears he could have to move abroad to find work. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
‘Grangemouth no more’: Decline of Scotland's industry and hundreds of jobs lost

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Gianni Marini

In Letter From America the Proclaimers sang “Bathgate no more, Linwood no more, Methil no more, Irvine no more”. Today, “Grangemouth no more” could be added to the list lamenting the decline of Scotland’s industry and the loss of jobs. The letter from PetroIneos to staff, sent out at 11 o’clock this morning says, “for over 100 years the name Grangemouth has been synonymous with the refining industry, but the world has changed and the market in Scotland has been unable to support a Refinery”.
Swinney's 'anti far-right' summit didn't invite Reform - but they were the elephant in the room

3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Victoria Pease

“If everyone is against us we must be in the right place”. That was Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s response to the Scottish Government’s summit for safeguarding democracy. Reform was not invited, although they protested outside with leaflets stating “Democracy denier – John Swinney/Anas Sarwar won’t listen to you”.
'Some services may have to change' following Supreme Court ruling

3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay

The Scottish Government’s equalities secretary has admitted that a Supreme Court ruling, defining a woman, means “some services could have to be delivered in a different way”. Meanwhile, a UK Government minister has said that “services should be accessed on the basis of biological sex”. In the wake of last week’s ruling, both Governments will have to define who can use what services including toilets, changing rooms and health care.
John Swinney can't rely on being pals with Donald Trump

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Insight Colin Mackay |Gianni Marini

On the eve of Tartan Day, it just got a whole lot harder to sell Scotland in the US. (If President Trump is reading this, don’t get carried away Scotland is not actually for sale). First Minister John Swinney will lead the Tartan Day parade through the streets of New York on Saturday, but today he acknowledged that 10% tariffs on all UK exports to the USA is “deeply damaging”. And he is warning the UK against rushing into any retaliatory actions which could spiral.
Colin Mackay insight: Christina McKelvie was full of fun and mischief, she'll be deeply missed by all

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Insight Colin Mackay |Victoria Pease

The Scottish Parliament is in mourning following the death of Christina McKelvie this morning. MSPs will gather at 11.40am to pay tribute rather than question ministers. First Minister’s Questions will also be a more sombre affair. Christina was one of the most liked and loved MSPs in this place. She was first elected in 2007 and her sense of fun and mischief was infectious. And she really was fun to be around.
What does the Spring Statement mean for Scotland?

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Insight Colin Mackay |Victoria Pease

The inevitable question from any big statement by the chancellor is what does it mean for me and my family? In Holyrood, the question that naturally flows from the Spring Statement is, what does it mean for Scotland? I have spoken to spin doctors from the Scottish and UK Governments to try to reach a balanced perspective.
Billions needed to save Grangemouth jobs, finds study

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay

Billions of pounds of private investment is needed to replace the jobs being lost, with the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, according to a landmark study. Scotland’s only oil refinery is due shut down in June, with 400 people set to lose their jobs. The proposals to attract investment include plastic recycling and hydrogen production. Project Willow looked at 300 potential projects, identifying nine that were “credible”.
Grangemouth rescue plan offers first glimmer of hope but achieves nothing

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Colin Mackay |Insight Colin Mackay |Gianni Marini

The long-awaited Grangemouth rescue plan, Project Willow, which examines the future of Scotland’s largest industrial site, has been published. In almost two years of covering the closure of the oil refinery, this is the first time I have seen any glimmer of hope. Project Willow has been welcomed by all sides, even workers who face losing their jobs over the next few months.