Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart criticises politicians after festival axed
The Booker Prize-winning author, Douglas Stuart, has lent his support to the Aye Write book festival, which has been cancelled this year as a funding bid was refused.
The Glasgow-born author of Shuggie Bain also offered a sharp critique of arts and culture funding in Scotland, comparing it unfavourably to Ireland’s.
Other writers who have backed the festival include , author of Maggie And Me, and Darren McGarvey, author
