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On Leonard, Corbyn & the National Question
The election of Richard Leonard as Scottish Labour leader has led socialists on both sides of the constitutional divide to reevaluate their allegiances. Ross Walker of IMT Scotland argues left wingers in Labour and the SNP need to work together on key issues to push radical transformation across the country...
Exploring Basic Income
Universal basic income is expected to be trialed across four Scottish council areas in 2018. Although the policy is welcomed by many on the left, it's also supported by right wing think tanks such as the Adam Smith Institute. Eve Livingston addresses the arguments for and against the policy from a socialist perspective...
Russia: The Bogeyman at Scotland's Door
Former first minister Alex Salmond's decision to launch a chat show on the state funded Russia Today platform has caused consternation among Scotland's politicians, pundits and journalists. David Jamieson says it has also brought an unwelcome menace to Scotland's door.
Catalonia, Scotland & National Questions
Do socialists have a duty to support Catalan independence or simply the right to self determination? How does this relate to the Scottish national question? In this week's long read, Chris Bambery wrestles with these thorny issues. Alongside SNP MP George Kerevan, he co-authors 'Catalonia Reborn', forthcoming from Luath Press.
Our Failing Political Culture: Part One
In the first of our regular long reads, editorial board members James Foley and David Jamieson provide an in depth overview of Scotland's political culture in 2017 and analyse the best route forward for socialists. Has the constitutional debate provided fertile terrain or does the Scottish left have deeper systemic issues? Putting things into context, Foley and Jamieson break down the party political state of play. Part One looks at Ruth Davidson's spirited defence of free market ideology and Nicola Sturgeon's insistent adherence to third way economics...
