National Care Service: “It’s about dignity”
“It’s not about money, and it’s not about soundbites, and it’s not about politicians – it’s about dignity of life. Dignity of life for service users, and the people providing it.”
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SSP calls online public discussion after National Care Service poll
The SSP has called an online public discussion about the need for a National Care Service after polling showed overwhelming public support.
Nuclear ban treaty renews calls for WMD-free Scotland
Nuclear ban: the SSP campaigns against WMDs in Scotland, and supports an independent Scotland without nuclear weapons and without NATO.
Poll shows overwhelming support for a National Care Service
69% of respondents, including 72% of women, want care homes taken out of the private sector, and brought into a National Care Service.
Inauguration Day: Trump is out, but radical change is not yet in
As the United States prepares for the inauguration of its new President, SSP International Secretary Bill Bonnar reflects on the continued need for a socialist movement in America – and why it’s more likely than you think.
Working Time Directive: beware Tory Brexit butchery of workers’ rights
As the Tories plot to impose sweatshop conditions on workers, the SSP reiterates its call for a strengthening of workers’ rights and job conditions, for fighting Trade Unions, and for a four-day week on five-day’s pay.
Scotland’s socialists need a socialist party
Following the resignation of Richard Leonard as Scottish Labour leader, Colin Fox has reiterated the need of for an avowedly socialist party.
Revealed: Food poverty profiteering in pandemic UK
Private firms have been condemned over outrageous free school meal profiteering, as food poverty is a concern for working-class households.