Housing activists attending the Scottish Socialist Voice housing forum later this month will hear of Irish experience on the issue from leading Dublin activist Aisling Hedderman. Aisling has been in the thick of the militant fight to address Ireland’s housing crisis, a campaign that has seen community activism, occupations and mass street demonstrations. Much of […]
Press Releases
Executive Committee Press Release: Venezuela
The Scottish Socialist Party condemns the attempts by the British, American and other western governments to intervene in the current political crisis in Venezuela.This is part of a wider conspiracy to overthrow the democratically elected Socialist Government and replace it with a dependent pro-western government. That Venezuela is experiencing a profound economic and political crisis […]
Hammond’s pre-Brexit Budget Fails 8.5 million Workers
Commenting on Philip Hammond’s budget SSP spokesman Colin Fox said; “This is a pre-Brexit giveaway budget designed to put pressure on dissident MP’s Remainers and Brexiteers alike on the spot ahead of a likely Westminster vote in December.” “Chancellor Philip Hammond promises to find £20bn more for the NHS over the next 5 years, £2bn […]
SSP backs Unions Demand for Publicly Owned ScotRail
SSP National spokesperson Colin Fox today backed criticism of Scottish Transport Minister Michael Matheson for remarks in which he said a publicly owned ScotRail cannot happen until 2025 – at least. Mr Matheson’s predecessor – Humza Yousaf – stated that Scottish Ministers have already set up a company to step in and take over the […]
Voice Forum Calls For Indy Left Alternative to Growth Commission
Andrew Wilson’s Growth Commission must be urgently replaced with a progressive alternative if a majority Yes vote is to be won in a second independence referendum. That was the view of a packed Scottish Socialist Voice Forum in Edinburgh on Saturday. It roundly condemned the neoliberal Growth Commission and called for an alternative capable of […]
Fox: Brown Deputy Win a Further Blow to SNP Left Wing Stance
Commenting on Keith Brown’s election as SNP deputy leader, SSP national spokesman Colin Fox said: “The election of right wing candidate and former Royal Marine Keith Brown as SNP deputy is a further sign that the party is rapidly deserting any pretence to be a left wing champion.” “Keith Brown is the most right wing […]
Open Letter to the Yes Movement
The Scottish Socialist Party is a significant part of the Yes movement and has been for twenty years now. That is because we advocate an independent socialist Scotland, a modern democratic republic, and we campaign for that prospect in those constituencies others cannot reach. We worked as hard as anyone to win a Yes majority […]
What Challenges and Opportunities Should the City of Edinburgh Council be Aware of?
The Lothians Branch of the Scottish Socialist Party is submitting to the consultation because we believe that the economic strategy of the City of Edinburgh Council is resulting in a deterioration of the conditions of working people in our capital. The current and previous Labour/SNP/Lib Dem administrations have implemented ruthless and widespread cuts that leave […]