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Flamingoland: we have a system which itself is corrupt
An architect with 45 years of experience working in England cannot understand what he has seen in the Flamingoland decision. Perhaps it is time for direct democracy…
A Minimum Income Would Be A Real Cost Of Living Guarantee
Instead of a “Cost of Living Guarantee” that doesn’t actually guarantee that you can meet the cost of living, John Swinney should adopt the long-awaited publication of a proposal for a Minimum Income Guarantee.
That’s so woke: time for a language of emancipation
The far right pose a threat in Scotland too, and we can’t be complacent by saying ‘independence will save us’ especially if the independence we offer is built on the economics which have given rise to the far right, i.e. austerity and the sustainable growth commission.
Deal or no deal
Generations promised stability, prosperity, and opportunity now faces a reality of insecure work, unaffordable housing, and a system stacked against them. What exactly are we offering the young people of today?
Learning from “Greens in Government™”
As we move forward, we must ensure that we are at the centre of decisions, that there remains a left-wing voice in Holyrood, and that we are not tempted by the neoliberal forces of even Scotland’s establishment if we are to return to power.
Help us lob a molotov cocktail at failure
The scale of failure in Scotland now has gone well beyond concerning into really alarming territory. We can’t go on like this, but to create a manifesto of change we’ll need help…
Demolishing Our Future Again
What the demolition of the Wyndford towers tells us about our approach to construction, community and the climate.
Police Officer Numbers In Scotland
Police Officer numbers in Scotland.
Omnibuses
The new pilot scheme to offer free public transport in Glasgow is welcome – but it’s far too limited and we could write the report already. We need universal free public transport.
