brexit

On the 'People's Vote'

With the Conservatives' incompetent handling of Brexit becoming more terrifying by the day, many on the left have become increasingly sympathetic to calls for a final vote on the Brexit deal between the UK and European Union. But Rory Steel of SNP Socialists says socialists, particularly on the pro-independence left, must reject the People's Vote campaign's demands for several reasons...

On the 'People's Vote'

On Borders & Free Movement

The need to 'control our national borders' is a long founded narrative imposed by elites and broadly agreed upon by most of the public. Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now, argues the left need to reclaim the high ground – the dismantlement of immigration systems is not just morally right, it will give power to the have-nots over the haves.

On Borders & Free Movement

Introducing Autonomy

There's a perception held by many on the pro-independence left that the SNP have tied themselves too readily to continuity EU membership. But what are the alternatives? Marty Smith, co-founder of Autonomy, a new “grassroots movement for SNP activists to campaign against European Union membership for an independent Scotland”, sets out their ideas...

Introducing Autonomy

On Single Market Politicking

The Brexit fallout has had caused as much rancour on the left as it has on the right. John Webber offers an analysis of Labour and the SNP's current positions, the limitations of both and why he thinks left wing forces need to unite to fight back against capitalists who have hijacked the issue...

On Single Market Politicking

On Tory Brexit Dangers

In a follow on from our week of Brexit pieces, we look more concretely at the Tories' plans for a 'Global Britain' Brexit. Why is this so damaging and what concrete steps can we take to challenge it? Liz Murray of Global Justice Now explains...

On Tory Brexit Dangers

On Our Generational Divide

This week on Conter, writers have looked at the EU's neo-liberal ideology, the strategic implications of Brexit and possible alternatives to EU membership. But how far do we go to tackle the generational divide on the issue? Is it fair to say both Remainers and Leavers, old and young, partially misdirect frustrations triggered by western capitalism's failures? In this reflective piece, Auburn Langley shares an illuminating discussion she had with her grandfather in the immediate aftermath of Brexit...

On Our Generational Divide

Is EFTA an Option?

This week, we're running a series of articles on Brexit. Neil Davidson analysed the limitations of left remain arguments, while Sarah Collins offered a strategic post-Brexit road map. Later this week, one writer break down issues with the single market, but Fraser Wilson argues it's in Scotland's interest to pursue EFTA/EEA membership should the opportunity arise...

Is EFTA an Option?