Conditions for Change in the Here and Now
Stuart Fairweather surveys three groups campaigning for social transformation in Scotland: ‘In between the action of the unions, largely but not
Read moreStuart Fairweather surveys three groups campaigning for social transformation in Scotland: ‘In between the action of the unions, largely but not
Read moreWho knows what the fight the UK will have started in Europe by the time this appears in print. After noising
Read moreAs we begin 2021, 2020 should be remembered as the year in which politics trumped economics twice – on Brexit and
Read moreVince Mills assesses the Brexit deal and warns of imminent dangers. After what seemed like interminable debate and disagreement, on 30
Read moreRichard Leonard says when the people speak, political parties must listen The election result was grave for Labour. Though we tried
Read moreGrahame Smith says resolving constitutional matters can unlock progress on social and economic issues After such a momentous election result, almost
Read moreMatthew Goodwin reveals the major trends trajectories to look out for in the run up to 12 December Britain is now
Read moreTommy Sheppard believes Scotland will answer the call but is hesitant about calling the result elsewhere. This article was written before
Read moreColin Fox surveys the landscape and get prepared to batten down the hatches. This article was written before the announcement of
Read moreLynn Henderson says that out of crisis comes opportunity 200 years on from Peterloo. This article was written before the announcement
Read moreGeorge Kerevan says the British ruling class is experiencing an extended crisis best epitomised by Brexit When Boris Johnson’s political obituary
Read morePeter Lynch dissects the new cabinet of BoJo after the night of the long knives It’s hard to know where to
Read moreChris Stephens surveys the shifting political terrain the coming period Making predictions on what is going to happen in our politics
Read moreLeanne Wood says it’s time for Wales to go its own Welsh way to social justice We live in a time
Read moreWe live in such volatile times that it is distinctly possible that every word of this column will be either irrelevant
Read moreThe politics of Scotland and Britain are about to enter dark days for democracy. A white, ageing and disproportionately male group
Read moreTommy Sheppard argues only an independent Scotland can be the crucible for citizens’ control Democracy means the right to change your
Read moreCaroline Sewell explains the band didn’t just play on but reached out to new members with new messages The past year
Read moreHappy New Year to all our subscribers, readers and supporters. And, with the pleasantries now done, let’s get back to the
Read moreSimon Barrow argues the SNP must more fully commit to the Just Transition Climate change is the all-embracing challenge of our
Read moreChris Stephens says the real scandal of this Tory government is its welfare policy not Brexit It’s all too easy for
Read moreSean Duffy argues that the beneficiaries of May’s meltdown are like to be Rees Mogg and his cohorts The Conservative Party’s
Read moreRóisín McLaren argues Scottish Labour’s star cannot rise until it changes course on independence A YouGov opinion poll published on 16
Read moreHappy New Year. The start of January is always a relief to me, as it signals that the sheer living Hell
Read moreEditorial This was an issue of Scottish Left Review we could not put off any longer. Since the referendum in June
Read moreGeorge Kerevan sets out his socialist position in the context of the contradictions of capitalism WHAT position should socialists advance regarding
Read moreNeil Findlay articulates Labour’s position The next few weeks and months will see the culmination of a forty-year civil war amongst
Read moreMolly Scott Cato makes the case for stopping a disaster by having a ‘People’s Vote’ ‘Brexit means Brexit’ declared Theresa May.
Read moreKirsty Hughes shows Brexit has thrown up many more questions than answers The October summit where a Brexit deal was meant
Read moreNeil Davidson warns of dangers past, present and future for Corbyn, Labour and socialists For over 200 years after 1688 political
Read moreSarah Collins argues for using Brexit to sort out longstanding ailments on wages and conditions The TUC and many others are
Read moreMax Wiszniewski explains what the Scottish Independence Convention funding raising initiative is about It’s time for the Scottish independence movement to
Read moreDarren McGarvey Poverty Safari: Understanding the Anger of Britain’s Underclass, Luath, 2018, 9781912147038, £7.99 Reviewed by Seán Duffy Something of a
Read moreKevin Williamson observes the wreckage of the SSP/Solidarity project and argues that while it may be an unedifying sight, it does not mean there is no hope for the Scottish left.
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