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News, Campaigns & Events
There's something going on about the rents
We're encouraging people to sign a petition promoted by Living Rent, responding to our government's consultation with landlords (but not...
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A suprise result
The new MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse - and considerations on what is to be done. Davy Russell won the election with 8,559...
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Militarism Today
Cathie Lloyd and Paddy Farrington ask 'how do we defend ourselves?' Starmer’s approach to the defence review seems to be based on...
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Perspectives & Views
Changing shapes of Scottish politics
When the SNP was euro-sceptic ... when left-wingers were shaping Scotland's civic nationalism ... what Winnie Ewing and Enoch Powell...
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Vietnam's ongoing significance
In our latest discussion article, Paddy Farrington underlines the enduring significance of Vietnam's national liberation movement. 50...
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A letter to my younger Labour Party self
Erik Cramb is dismayed by the UK government’s cruel cuts to disability benefits.  It has become fashionable recently for people in the...
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Reviews and Reflections
The bogus election - and the 'Peoples' Parliament'
Our 'reflections' series continues: here, retired minister Erik Cramb recalls a remarkable episode in the politics of Jamaica, where he...
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A change from prattling politics?
Niall Christie assesses a new book which seeks to offer helpful and progressive suggestions to the UK government ( Britain Needs Change:...
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The bricklayer spy from Possilpark
Anni Donaldson has written a piece for The Glasgow Wrap sharing the remarkable story of when her father, as a young bricklayer from...
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