The issue of monarchism v republicanism is not a side issue, something that can be left for later while we grapple with the economics or even the principle of self determination. It’s at the heart of the matter, the glue that bind us with the union, that seals us into our class system, poisons and […]
Writers & Contributors
I am IndyBag: Let me introduce myself
My friend, Philip Richard Knobinson (writes under the silly name of Prick) has invited me to write a weekly column for Ungagged as I live in and rarely leave Scotland? I’m of the left and know that Independence is the only direction the Tories and their press; New Labour and their tories are leading us […]
RiC meets SNP Socialists
RiC’s Connor Beaton interviews Glasgow Cllr Graham Campbell – SNP Socialists Co-Convener. Exciting discussions on many topics. Both are regular contributors to Ungagged. You can find out more about Graham on his Facebook Page and Twitter. And more about Connor on Twitter.
Anonymity and Tragedy: why telling stories of the asylum seeker is so important by Mhairi Hunter
We knew their names, their faces, their stories. That made us feel connected to them. And that’s a key difference with coverage of refugees, who usually remain a nameless and faceless mass to us. There has been much commentary in the past few days about the difference in media/public perception of the Titan tragedy […]
Holyrude Ungagged – Season 5 Ep 12 – Cap Among the Pigeons
David McClemont @DavoMc82 hosts with Kat Cary @kat_cary and Connor Beaton @cdbeaton. This week’s topics; Partygate Report, Labour Green Energy strategy, SNP unveil Scottish Constitution, Wildcats in the Cairngorms. Music The Cundeez, Skeem Life
Holyrude Ungagged – Season 5 – Ep 11 – No FFM
David McClemont @DavoMc82 hosts with Kat Cary @kat_cary and Brian Finlay @WeeSociologist. This week’s topics; Tory MP Resignations Labour back track on Green commitment DRS – Business compensation claims Devo Max referendum optionMusic Argonaut – You Are
Holyrude Ungagged Season 5 Episode 10 – Tory Spectre Haunts UK
David McClemont @DavoMc82 hosts with regular Brian Finlay @WeeSociologist and the return of Holyrude O.G. Debra Torrance @HeathPeaPict This week’s topics; – Daily Telegraph’s Calculator of Hate – Failure to eradicate poverty is costing Scotland £2.4bn a year – Sunak Under Pressure – Tories Want to Abolish Inheritance Tax
Holyrude Ungagged – Season 5 EP 9 – David’s not here; it’s a happy ending.
Hosted by Neil Anderson @BikerNeil with Kat Cary @kat_cary and Brian Finlay @WeeSociologist. This week’s topics; • Police Scotland – Institutionally Racist • DRS – Sabotage • Current Westminster Scandals • Degree level gaming course Music by Dirty Little Damsel – You Want Fox
Holyrude Ungagged – Season 5 – Ep 8 – “From Cradle to Grave”
David McClemont @DavoMc82 hosts with regular Brian Finlay @WeeSociologist and SNP Cllr Sophie Traynor. This week’s topics; 1. Petition for Lib Dem Scottish leader to resign over Indy statements 2. national Conservatism Conference 3. Baby formula thefts 4. QE II funeral costs Music by Mullen, The Devil is Innocent
Holyrude – Season 5 Ep 7 – I Think They’ve F***ked It
Host David McClemont @DavoMc82 with Brian Finlay @WeeSociologist and Kat Cary. This week’s topics; The Coronation, English Local Council Elections, Scottish Labour Party & By-Election candidate selection, Justice system reforms Music by Hands of Blue – If the universe can sing, why can’t my heart.