Doug Chalmers and Seb Fischer look ahead to a possible, more progressive, Scottish polity. Can Labour grasp the Scottish nettle as Burnham settles into Number 10? "Work as if you live in the early days of a better nation” is Alasdair Gray’s epigram, now engraved on a wall of the Scottish Parliament building. The writer’s vision of a better nation may also drive Andy Burnham’s in his early days as Labour leader - but so far only for England. For Scotland, early actions seem to herald the...

Thursday July 16th will see a demonstration held outside the Court meeting of the University of Dundee (UoD). In itself, this is not an entirely unusual occurrence. What will hopefully be different is that it will signal change in direction for the institution. At a recent public meeting organised by Dundee Trades Union Council, more than 150 people heard from academics, support staff, and students. The meeting heard that Dundee’s third biggest employer would again be shedding hundreds of...

The Speak Oot summer conference will take place in Dundee on Saturday 25 July. Promoted by Dundee Trades Union Council, it's a half‑day gathering where campaigners, trade unionists, and local representatives can connect, reflect, and explore how we strengthen democratic participation and better support our communities. Democratic Left Scotland members in the city are taking a full part in organising this space to speak oot, share experience, and shape what comes next for the city. Find out...