The Living Wage has to be more than a photo op
The referendum on Scottish independence casts its shadow over every aspect of Scottish public life these days. This…
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Have the Tories given up on Scotland?
This morning we noted that the Tories haven’t selected candidates in nearly half of the most marginal Labour…
From food banks to fair pay
We all know that politicians love to talk about ‘fairness’. Hardly anyone will disagree that people should be…
Independence won’t deliver for Scottish women
As the referendum debate in Scotland picks up pace, there is an increased focus on how women will…
There is now only one unifying force in British politics and that’s the Labour Party
When Len McCluskey, General Secretary of Unite, said this week that “We are at a stage in politics…
Scottish Labour’s “idea bigger than independence”
Last weekend, Scottish Labour met in Perth for one of their most important conferences in decades. In Scotland…
Together we can
Closer ties, not separation, can help provide solutions to problems in Scotland and England. I left Scottish Labour…
“Scottish Labour – Scotland’s party” – Johann Lamont’s speech for Scottish Labour conference
Today saw Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont deliver her keynote speech at Scottish Labour conference in Perth. Here’s…
Why “Powers for Purpose” is worth supporting
Two years ago, Unite, with our colleague unions and fellow delegates argued that the Labour Party – the…
“Let’s win for the people of Scotland” – Ed Miliband’s speech to Scottish Conference
Ed Miliband was speaking (without notes) this afternoon at the crucial Scottish Labour conference. With only 180 days…
