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The quote attributed to Mark Twain ‘History does not repeat itself but it often rhymes’ allows us to see the parallels between the 60’s and 70s and today but accept and analyse the differences. We can rewrite history. We have to. On the day that Glasgow Film Theatre showed the 2019 Rock against Racism documentary […]
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. At the time of writing the polls are barely open, but by the end of the Summer it’s quite likely, according to polls and pundits, that Burnham will be PM. If Successful in Makerfield today, every indication is that he will be putting his shoulder to the […]
The SNP Socialists Co-Convenor, Graham Campbell is joined this week by his special guest and “partner in crime” Anne McLaughlin (Ex MSP & MP) together they discuss; the Holyrood election results, Ministerial and other positions in the new Scot Gov’, “Slash & Burnham” Andy Burnham chances in the by election & Labour in Westminster in […]
By Indybag For people who run about the place raising flegs with so called christian crosses, Reform, Raise the Flag, Restore and the various capital R right wing groups seem to miss out massive chunks of the Bible that cut right through modern digital noise. Long before billionaires bought up social media networks and right-wing […]
The SNP Socialists Co-Convenors, Janis Wilson and Graham Campbell discuss; The Holyrood Elections & Independence Referendum, consequences if Reform UK won the next UK GE, possible coalition SNP & SGP, Iran war & outcomes in Scotland – inc’ Trump & Israel & back to Indy Ref – “Vacate in 28”. Producer & Sound Editor […]
By Neil Scott I took this of the brilliant activist Violet Fox 11 years ago- I recorded an interview with Violet for a podcast. This was a time I was doing my bit to widen the SSP’s contact with important activism across Scotland- support without controlling- something I admired about the idea of the SSP- […]
The political entity currently known as Reform UK presents itself as a radical departure from the established order, yet a closer inspection reveals it to be a rebranding of the most regressive elements of British political history. It is the ideological heir to the hard-right Thatcherism of the 1980s and the exclusionary nationalism of Enoch […]
By Sam Hamad By voting SNP today, or Green in the English local elections, or our comrades in Plaid Cymru in Wales, you’re voting against everything the sordid, filthy, pathetic Labour Party stand for. Here’s a quick rundown of Labour’s record of shame: Supported the Tory Hard Brexit Stifled any progressive conversation on rejoining the […]
SPOT THE TORY GRIFT Don’t be fooled by the cyan tie. Reform UK is just a “recycled” Tory party designed to sneak the same old rot back into Holyrood. Here is the reality. 1. THE TEAM SHEET (Follow the Bloodline) Reform isn’t a new movement. It is a shell company for ex-Tories who can’t get […]
How Reform Hides Behind Your Phone Screen By Indybag The shift in politics from loudhailers on the town square to the private screen in your pocket is the biggest tactical move we’ve seen in years. For Reform UK, this isn’t just a preference. It is a survival -and perhaps a winning- strategy. By bypassing the […]