Issue 103
Jan – Feb 2018
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Richard Leonard's election as Scottish Labour leader benefits the left in the age of the hegemony of austerity and neo-liberalism.
Let's examine the political reason that is making immigration so important.
Richard Leonard was elected leader of Scottish Labour in November 2017. We interviewed him in late December.
Jim Sillars sounds caution over Corbynism and what this means for independence.
Bob Thomson argues Scottish Labour cannot assume Corbynism will solve the national question.
Mick Cash says the RMT will continue to work with all progressive politicians whatever their party.
As current political culture overly emphasises leaders, Michael Keating looks at what constitutes political leadership.
Dave Sherry cautiously welcomes the phoenix rising from the ashes but there is still a sting in the tail.
Having just moved from Glasgow to Liverpool, Paul Holleran reflects upon the Scottish media.
Campbell Martin exposes the corruption in North Ayrshire over a PPP deal.
Jim and Margaret Cuthbert show the Scottish Futures Trust creates more problems than it solves.
Andrew Cumbers introduces a new tool to advance debate and policy.
Chris Stephens outlines the rationale for his Bill.
Gregor Gall analyses the BiFab occupation, showing the conditions under which the workers won.
Sandra Webster says it’s time for the left to organise against this injustice.
Paul Harrold lays out the devastating impact of Tory austerity on the vulnerable.
Victor Grossman reports on the political machinations on rightward moving terrain.
Jackie Bergson judges 'The Death of Stalin' as a satirical romp of stellar magnitude.
Sean Sheehan reviews 'That Was a Shiver and Other Stories' by James Kelman.
Donald McCormick reviews 'Hamilton 1967 -The By-Election That Transformed Scotland', by James Mitchell.
Gordon Morgan reviews 'On New Terrain – how capital is reshaping the battleground of class war', by Kim Moody.
Vladimir McTavish on UK Ministerial resignations, driverless cars and Theresa May's survival.