Why the Forth Road Bridge is not the solution to Queensferry Crossing congestion
Edinburgh Councillor Scott Arthur says the suggestion of re-opening the Forth Road Bridge to cars to relieve congestion is a big mistake. Two things belong firmly in the...
Socialism and hope – a journey through turbulent times
Neil Findlay MSP introduces his new book, Socialism and hope – a journey through turbulent times, which is published on 16 September. Over the last 6 years, Scottish...
Scotland needs a university system for the many
Scott Arthur says he had better educational opportunities under Thatcher in the 1980s than children growing up in the same street do today, and that can’t be right. ...
Puppy dog’s tale
Scottish Labour’s Animal Welfare Spokesman David Stewart asks you to support the ban on Tail Shortening in Puppies. I was saddened – but not that surprised – to...
Let’s move past the warm words on social security, and onto real action
Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour’s Social Security spokesperson, says having secured significant new powers to improve social security for tens of thousands of Scots, it’s high time we used them....
Scotland’s education system needs reform – but not the reform John Swinney has in mind
Shadow Education Minister Daniel Johnson says John Swinney’s education reforms, as ever with the SNP, are about where power lies not how best to use those powers to improve the...
An open letter to Mike Dailly
Neil Findlay MSP has written an open letter to his friend Mike Dailly who has just left the Labour Party to join the Scottish National Party. Dear Mike, I...