Brexit Democracy Equality & Inclusion Fascism Scotland Scottish Independence SNP Ungagged Writing

Opinion – Sam Hamad: Is the SNP no longer fit for purpose as a party for Scottish independence?

…not with Sturgeon as leader. Or, pushing graciousness to its limits, at least not with the current strategy of Sturgeon and her team shaping the party’s political direction. On the face things, Scottish separatism ought to be at an all-time high. In fact, if polling is to be believed, it is at an all-time high. […]

Brexit Campaigns Democracy Elections Left Politics Political Philosophy Sam Hamad Scottish Independence Ungagged Writing

Illiberal Democrat

Jo Swinson has been elected as the leader of the Liberal Democrats. Usually I’d no more comment on the leader of the Liberal Democrats than I would the latest happenings on the degenerate Love Island, but we live in times that have catapulted the Liberals into public relevance and my consciousness. Partly, it’s because Corbynism […]

Brazil Ungagged Team Ungagged Writing

Nathália Urban Writing

News, Articles, Reviews and Opinion Open letter from #ResistBrazil Scotland Trans visibility in Brazil Dam disaster in Brazil Brazil, Bolsonaro, Liberation Theology and the new attacks on the Church Colombia Attacks, Venezuela Brazil: Teacher Illegally Detained During Class by Police  Áurea Carolina speaks out: “Brazil has become an even more threatening country for those who […]

Climate & Environment Economy & Finance Industry Scotland Ungagged Writing

Michelin Closure Highlights Need For A Just Transition

I was devastated, but perhaps not really surprised, to hear of the closure of Dundee’s largest industrial employment base – Michelin – a couple of weeks ago. Last month I wrote about how the 2008 financial crash signalled just how broken our economy is. The Michelin closure is perhaps the most recent example, close to […]