Scottish democracy needs a vibrant, diverse media
by Paul Holleran, Scottish Organiser National Union of Journalists • A major measure of any functioning democracy is the state of its media and anyone looking closely at the newspaper and ...
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We need a BBC which meets the desires and needs of the public
NUJ Scottish Organiser Paul Holleran outlines the union’s campaign on the future of the BBC The NUJ has launched a new campaign with the sexy title of ‘The BBC – Love It Or Lose ...
Capitalist corruption in breadline Britain
by Richie Venton, SSP national workplace organiser There’s a stink of corruption arising from the body of capitalism. The world’s second-biggest bank, HSBC, has hit the headlines for providing a ...
Independence deferred as 2,500 join SSP
by Colin Fox, SSP co-spokesperson The sense of relief felt by the British ruling class after the referendum No vote was palpable and stands in stark contrast to the resolve of 1.6milion Yes voters ...
Jerusalem Archbishop puts Israel in the dock
by Stephanie Pride As the bombs continue to fall on Gaza and the death toll mounts, support for the besieged Palestinians is spreading throughout all sections of society, not least among faith-based ...
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