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Review: Everybody to Kenmure Street

By Val Waldron The gang were there, cheering on the big screen appearances of themselves and their pals. At the end a massive chant of Refugees are welcome here. I always thought applause in cinemas was a bit unnecessary, but it wasn’t, I did it, for them, the community activists. I played a bit-part that […]

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EIS Strike off. A Scottish Teacher Reacts.

“The news emerging today regarding the latest victory by Scotland’s largest and most formidable teaching union is a staggering testament to the power of collective action. It is a reminder of what happens when we refuse to be silenced and instead stand together as the singular, strongest voice for educators in Scotland. ​The headline is […]

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Review: Theroux: Out of his Depth?

By feminist reviewer. 📹 Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary “Inside the Manosphere” is being praised for some for shining a light on a disturbing current issue. I watched it. I wasn’t reassured. I was troubled. And not just by the men in it. 👎🏼 It adds nothing new to what journalists, academics, and women’s organisations […]

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Glasgow Union Street Fire: “Being Less Bad Than England” Not Enough….

By Ungagged’s Political Correspondent. Standing on the corner of Union Street in Glasgow today, you are  greeted by the acrid, lingering scent of scorched timber and the sight of a hollowed-out, once beautiful Victorian landmark. The fire that tore through that building on Sunday, 8 March 2026, just a stone’s throw from the teeming platforms […]

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The Hollow “Professional.” Power, Pedagogy, and the Performative Trap in Scottish Education

By our Education Correspondent. I have taught in schools in Ireland, England and Scotland for over thirty years (Scotland for just over 20 of those). I have worked at management level; but for the past ten years, have returned to the classroom as it is my passion. I feel the upcoming EIS industrial action on […]

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Sam Hamad: The regime is shit, but USA, Israel and the others want to destroy the people of Iran.

Sam Charles Hamad (often known as Sam Hamad) is a Scottish-Arab writer, journalist, and historian whose work focuses on the intersection of Middle Eastern politics, Scottish nationalism, and international relations. ​Known for his incisive political commentary, Hamad frequently contributes to various publications, providing analysis on topics ranging from the Syrian conflict to the nuances of […]

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Gorton and Denton: Labour’s Strategy is political self destruction….

​by Peter McColl The old two-party system isn’t just broken; it is actively collapsing under the weight of its own cynical strategy. While the Tories are in a death spiral, Labour’s attempt to manipulate the political landscape by amplifying the far-right has spectacularly backfired, opening the door for a true progressive alternative. ​The Morgan McSweeney […]

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Neil Anderson interviews… Ungagged! – Cllr Graham Campbell – Glasgow City Council – The Budget Plus

Neil speaks to Cllr Graham Campbell a long time contributor to Ungagged, talk about the budget just agreed at Glasgow City Council where he is an SNP Councillor, plus the upcoming Holyrood elections and it’s projected party balance. Producer & Sound Editor – Neil Anderson   Ungagged is Scottish left, pro-Indy, pro-LGBTIQA Podcasts. Writing. Campaigns. […]

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Neil Anderson interviews… Ungagged! – Cllr Jon Molyneux – Glasgow City Council – The Budget Plus

Neil speaks to Cllr Jon Molyneux of the Scottish Green Party mostly about the agreed SGP & SNP 2026/27 Glasgow City Council budget, plus Flamingo Land and the Holyrood Elections. Producer & Sound Editor – Neil Anderson   Ungagged is Scottish left, pro-Indy, pro-LGBTIQA Podcasts. Writing. Campaigns. Please join us- help us create a new, […]

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Janis & Graham – Ungagged – Cardamom Coffee & Peppermint Tea

The SNP Socialists Co-Convenors, Janis Wilson and Graham Campbell discuss; Keir Starmer & Anas Sarwar &  Andy Burham – Gorton and Denton By-Election, Mandelson & Epstein, Jessie Jackson, Trump losing voters, NATA – Ukraine – Russia and on a lighter note – the Super Bowl Half Time Show. Producer & Sound Editor – Neil Anderson […]