Issue 66: Introducing the Jimmy Reid Foundation

Six writers explore an agenda for Scotland's new left wing think tank. Plus the Christie Commission, Murdoch in Scotland and 40 years after the UCS work-in

Comment

Those responsible for the failures continue to leave footprints all over the Scottish political agenda which are entirely out of proportion to the minority position they hold

An Unequal Share of Life

Ian Bell sees in the recent riots the clear fingerprints of Britain’s inequality and while Scotland may have avoided the violence it is just as afflicted by the unfairness. What can be done?

The Importance of Nation

Jim and Margaret Cuthbert argue that many of the problems facing both Scotland and the world could be tackled – but only if nations are willing to exert their power on markets.

Education – Hope or Despair?

Henry Maitles looks at the big issues facing Scottish school education and that from citizenship to inequality, tackling neoliberalism is a big agenda

Reactions to Violence

Eurig Scandrett looks at the history of non-violence, environmental justice and the left in post-devolution Scotland and concludes that there is an awful lot still to be achieved

Democracy. At Work.

Gregor Gall explains why a creative case for the right of workers to have a say in their workplace is as relevant now as in the days of the UCS work-in

Beyond Alienation

Pat Kane argues for the need for a new political economy of wellbeing and sustainability in Scotland both to create a more sustainable society and a more fulfilled population

Facing Up to Failure Demand

Campbell Christie explains why the report of his Commission on public service delivery rejected the 'slash and burn' approach of London in favour of a more thoughtful and collective appraoch

Does The Sun Shine in Scotland?

There has been much discussion of the influence of Rupert Murdoch and News Corporation on UK politics. David Miller explores whether Scotland is immune or whether we are just another target

We Were On Our Own Two Feet

Jimmy Cloughley, one of the veterans of the Upper Clyde Shipyard work-in of 40 years ago, reflects on that time and what legacy it has bestowed on UK politics

Web Review

What ever happened to workers’ control?

Kick Up The Tabloids

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