Too many journalists are missing the point

AHEAD of the final leaders’ debate, it struck me how out of touch the mainstream media is in Scotland. The BBC in Scotland, STV, Herald, Scotsman etc produce thousands of column inches and soundbites on their three favourite topics – ferries, trans issues and asylum seekers.

The Westminster political agenda is the driving force of the right-wing fourth estate but their slide into irrelevancy is terminal as they are communicating with a smaller and smaller base.

Whilst the three topics above are very, very relevant to some individuals and should be dealt with, with fairness, integrity and respect, I would point out that as part of the Scottish population, 1.9% live on the islands, 0.36% identify as trans and 0.12% are asylum seekers.

With half of Scotland supporters of independence and everyone interested in energy and the NHS, maybe there are too many people in the media missing the point?