Issue 22 Spring 2015

CONTENTS:  Only Labour can beat the Tories, Martin S. Gibson. SNP aims to destroy Scottish Labour and win independence, Scott McDonald. Scottish Labour plays patriot game, Stephen Low. Labour must tackle the housing crisis, Pat Turnbull. Greek elections and the rise of Syriza, Alex Davidson. Fiscal and monetary waterboarding, Alex Mitchell. Britain should stop interfering in Syria, Pat Turnbull. Charlie Hebdo and the roots of terrorism, Frieda Park. Saudi Arabia: USA's and UK's reliable ally, Pat Turnbull. What makes Robert Burns immortal? Chris Bartter. Mimicking the SNP is not the answer, Paul Sutton. True Garden Cities: the struggle goes on, Peter Latham. Sergeant Grischa: a WW1 corrective, Simon Korner.

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Articles featured in Issue 22


  • Charlie Hebdo and the roots of terrorism
    Wednesday, April 1, 2015

    The origins of the Charlie Hebdo attacks lie in the actions of imperialism abroad where it has caused devastation through war and promoting terrorism. At home poverty and discrimination also fuel extremism. Unity is needed to combat reactionary forces and indiscriminate attacks on Islam do not help this cause.
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  • Scottish Labour plays patriot game
    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.
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  • SNP aims to destroy Scottish Labour and win independence
    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.
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  • What makes Robert Burns immortal?
    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.
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