Scottish Politics

Philip StottMay 28, 2020
137

A workers’ and trade union-led inquiry into the Covid catastrophe is essential

Socialist Party Scotland statement There is mounting rage at the sheer arrogance of the ruling elite. After all we have…
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Philip StottMay 21, 2020
143

Clap for carers but don’t give them the right to organise, say the SNP and Tories

Philip Stott The Scottish National Party-led government at Holyrood disgraced themselves this week. In doing so they exposed, not for…
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Philip StottMay 14, 2020
133

Workers under threat from capitalism and Covid – Trade unions must act

Socialist Party Scotland editorial statement The horrific consequences of the decisions taken, and not taken, by the UK and Scottish…
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Philip StottMay 7, 2020
123

Lockdown exit is exposing Tory and SNP failures

By Socialist Party Scotland’s executive committee Like many ruling administrations internationally, the SNP-led Scottish government has seen an increase in…
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Philip StottApril 20, 2020
213

Coronavirus: Capitalism and austerity are major obstacles to recovery

Statement from Socialist Party Scotland The devastating Covid-19 pandemic is exposing the failures of capitalist governments and the profiteering system…
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Philip StottApril 4, 2020
219

Starmer Wins! – Join Socialist Party Scotland and fight for a new workers’ party

Socialist Party Scotland The decisive victory for Keir Stamer as UK leader of the Labour party, in the words of…
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Philip StottMarch 19, 2020
175

Coronavirus: A workers’ charter

By Socialist Party Scotland Fight for full funding for the NHS and public services No loss of wages/income for workers,…
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Philip StottMarch 6, 2020
142

Build a socialist challenge for the 2021 Scottish elections

Statement by Socialist Party Scotland Executive Committee An appeal to socialists, trade unionists and anti-austerity campaigners The Scottish parliament election,…
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Philip StottFebruary 26, 2020
144

SNP and Labour councils pass on Tory cuts – Build a new workers’ party

Matt Dobson reports This year’s Scottish government budget is passing through Holyrood with the support of SNP and Scottish Green…
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Philip StottFebruary 18, 2020
160

No cuts council budgets can end the new wave of austerity

Jim McFarlane, Dundee City Unison secretary and Unison NEC member (personal capacity) Boris Johnson and his billionaires’ government claim austerity is…
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