Author: StuartFairweather

After Falkirk and Grangemouth, where next? The article below should be seen as a contribution to an ongoing discussion. It draws on discussions with members of Democratic Left Scotland and others in late 2013. Any comments would be very welcome.…

The crisis is causing pain and major uncertainty.  At Westminster the electoral response to this was the establishment of the Con/Dem Coalition. Their policies have added to the pain and to the questions. In Scotland we’ve seen the election of…

International Women’s Day Scotland 2012 #iwd Celebrating Scotland’s inspirational women – those native to the country and those from far away. In this short film by Rachael Fulton and Aimee Beveridge

  City Chambers High Street Edinburgh EH1 1YJ   On the 12th of February the non-elected Greek Government adopted a new austerity plan, approved by the Greek parliament, which forces people into misery in order to save the European Banks.…

The annual remembrance, organised by the Trades Union Council, was held at the memorial to the International Brigade in Albert Square. Taking part in the event along with union members were relatives of the volunteers, elected officials and others interested…

The precedent comes from New Zealand which twice in the recent past has held referenda using two questions. The first, or “gateway” question was asked about the wish for change, the second gave a choice of alternatives. In Scotland’s case,…

Perspectives is the quarterly magazine of Democratic Left Scotland (DLS), a non-party organisation whose roots lie in the socialist, feminist and green traditions and whose members work for progressive change throughout society. Some of us are involved in political parties,…

Perspectives is the quarterly magazine of Democratic Left Scotland (DLS), a non-party organisation whose roots lie in the socialist, feminist and green traditions and whose members work for progressive change throughout society. Some of us are involved in political parties,…

November 30th saw massive support for co-ordinated action. The Coalition’s assumptions about public opinion appeared to be not entirely accurate. The pension dispute by definition is complex. Different unions and different groups of workers with differing pension schemes. The unions…

Labour Leadership Congratulations to Johann Lamont and Anas Anwar on their election as leader and deputy leader of the Labour Party in Scotland.  Scotland needs a strong labour party that contributes to a political culture where the needs of working…