Articles
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Following Scotland's vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in the independence referendum of 2014, the Smith Commission proposed more powers for the Scottish Parliament. The SNP want to go further arguing for full fiscal autonomy, but their figures do not stack up. Given the state of the Scottish economy, particularly decreasing revenue from oil and the rate of public spending there would be a major hole in the public finances.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
It has been a long stated aim of the SNP to clear the path to independence by destroying Scottish Labour and its tactics in the 2015 general election confirm this.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Scottish Labour leader, Jim murphy's attempt to win ground from the SNP by asserting the party's "patriotic" credentials are misplaced and counter-productive. Labour needs to be true to its roots and stand up for working class interests.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Toast to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns given at the Socialist Correspondent Burns Supper 2015. Burns illuminates universal principles by linking them to everyday life, using vivid imagery. His legacy in poetry and song is acknowledged nationally and internationally.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Despite their defeat the SNP will not give up on their objective of an independent Scotland. Their strategy in the campaign was to be unrelentingly positive promising that independence could deliver anything and everything. Better Together, the No campaign, was lumbered with a negative message from the outset. Labour damaged itself by campaigning alongside the Tories and the SNP hope to replace it as the main party in Scotland.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
A snapshot of a remarkable life. Facing many dangers, Sarah fought fascism at Cable St and in Spain.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
To many on the left the prospect of an independent Scotland offers the prospect of social progress by jettisoning our sisters and brothers in "Tory voting" England. This is a divisive and dangerous myth which fails to recognise the essentially capitalist nature of the SNP and the Scotland it would seek to create.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
The figures are clear. The SNP's economic case for independence does not stack up. Neither North Sea oil nor the financial sector will be a sound foundation and they have no feasible plan for the currency should independence be achieved.