Issue 95
Sep – Oct 2016
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The latest Issue examines the motivation and impact of political party organisations as well as social movements. Ideologies and slogans motivate and inspire people but to what effect - 'people powered politics’? Please consider supporting us by taking out a print subscription or making a donation. Click on the 'join us' button above.
Gregor Gall, reflects on the impact of party membership being back in vogue
Maggie Chetty speaks out as a grassroots activist, keenly involved in the independence campaign over decades.
Jeremy Corbyn lays out his wares
Owen Smith sets out his pitch in response to our questions
Liam Gleeson says Corbyn’s victory won’t be sufficient to help Scottish Labour
Gregor Gall assesses the offers from Smith and Corbyn
Allan Grogan says Corbyn gives the opportunity to flesh out radical ideas
Tommy Sheppard explains why should be elected SNP depute leader
Chris McEleny explains why should be elected SNP depute leader
Rory Steel explains what the SNP Socialist group is about
New Green MSP, Ross Greer, sets out his political priorities
Maggie Mellon makes the case against the scheme
Dave Sherry explains the importance of the first all–Scotland Stand Up to Racism conference
Jim Sheridan says Sweden can give some pointers on worker directors
Craig Lewis cautions against hope of progressive Brexit change
Sarah Collins analyses the Better than Zero campaign
Gerry Friedman analyses the Bernie Saunder's campaign
John Fullerton says there’s an unmistakable sense of déjà vu
Three political poems
Corbyn: Against All Odds by Richard Seymour, Verso, free e-book, 9781786632357
Vladimir tries to understand why Labour is having a leadership election on the wrong side of the border.
A Future after Brexit? Unions and the Scandinavian model of social democracy THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Speaker FRANCES O’GRADY GENERAL SECRETARY, TRADES UNION CONGRESS Chairperson LYNN HENDERSON PRESIDENT SCOTTISH TRADES UNION CONGRESS This year marks the 150th anniversary of the formation of the TUC. As in 1868, workers and their organisations are under sustained attack from […]