Humza Yousaf, writing in the Evening Times, seems proud the SNP have written off outstanding poll tax arrears, but there is no mention of all the people who paid rather than break the law.

To write off £425million is a disgrace. Think what the council could have done with this money for public services. He also said if the SNP had one the Indy ref, they would increase oversea aid to Malawi. While we have foodbanks and poverty in Glasgow under his party. Can he answer this in his next column.

Brian Robertson Croftfoot

In recent weeks, you have reported on Scotland's over-reliance on renewable energy; on Scottish councils being threatened over teacher numbers; and upon a growing crisis in Scotland's A&E units.

Is this what happens when we elect politicians happy to prioritise the break-up of Britain ahead of all else?

Keith Gilmour Netherton Gate Glasgow

Regarding the handcuff protest at the city chambers, when I read about some of the savage cuts particularly when it comes to care centres for adults with special needs I can see why citizens resort to this sort of behaviour. Alas I think it is to no avail.Politicians local or national don't blink an eye at this sort of thing.

Johnny Mack posted online

Terrible to read about the Govan bear being vandalised. What was achieved by this. Working class people have operated the Govan Fair since it was formed and it is wonderful it is still here.

Paul Holmes, Glasgow

So now kids are having to walk further to school before they get free transport in the council's budget.

However, when was the last time you saw a child even walk a mile to school. They are all chauffeur driven right to the school which is when we then have a situation of two many parents trying to park at school grounds.

I'm not saying little ones should be made to walk long distances, but what is wrong in older kids walking that bit further.

It would boost their concentration when they do get to class as the exercise can only be good for them.

C Rogers West End