Allan Grogan was the founder and National Spokesperson of Labour for Independence – a pro independence organisation which campaigned from within the Labour Party from 2012-2014.
A lifelong Labour supporter and member for over ten years. Allan left the party in September 2014 and joined the Scottish Socialist Party being elected to the National Executive Committee in May 2015. He has since left the SSP over electoral strategy and overall long term vision.
A graduate of Dundee University where he gained an honours degree in Politics and International Relations. Allan now works as a school teacher, having previously taught in South Korea and travelled Asia extensively. A socialist and Scottish independence supporter, Allan continues as an activist in his local area and within the pro yes and left wing movements in Scotland.
You can read more about Allan on his website
Or follow him on twitter @allangrogan
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