Catalan elections closely watched in Scotland
The Catalan independence movement needs to be understood as a popular uprising for democracy and the right of self-determination within a strongly centralised state.
Scotland
Vigil for the Valley – the Occupation of Collina Street
“No sale, no private housing” was not enough, and that a positive alternative needed to be provided in place of private housing.
Leonard resigns, as Starmer abandons Scotland’s voters
Starmer, one of the most argumentatively anti-Brexit of Labour MPs under Jeremy Corbyn, is now apparently becoming the strongest Brexit supporter in the Labour Party as leader.
Safety fears over Covid in schools
Mike Picken reports on the latest crisis in education over Covid.
Jim McVicar, 1958-2020
Sad passing of a true Scottish militant Socialist Resistance and Fourth International supporters in Britain were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jim McVicar on [...]
Bringing more women to socialism
“Imaginings of a feminist, anti-capitalist future can only happen when women are incorporated into the movement in good faith and not as tokens.”
Scottish Trade Union Notes
The STUC online meeting on Tuesday 17 November will debate a draft statement from the General Council that includes a call for Indyref2.
Rail workers strike against Serco
ince the start of the lockdown in March, Britain’s privatised rail operators have received over 3 billion pounds of taxpayers’ funding to continue operating their services during the pandemic.
Climate action in Scotland stepped up
Extinction Rebellion Scotland (XRS) have launched three weeks of action to highlight opposition to the climate and ecological crisis across the country. Other campaigns are [...]
Trade unionists rally for Richie Venton and extend action
Trade unionists across Britain and Ireland are rallying to support Richie Venton following his sacking at IKEA Glasgow. Mike Picken reports from Glasgow. A veteran [...]
