Because small is beautiful…
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” ― E.F. Schumacher I don’t agree with everything that Schumacher
Because small is beautiful…
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” ― E.F. Schumacher I don’t agree with everything that Schumacher
Because I want a rock solid social contract…
…where every citizen feels secure, can be creative, take risks, change jobs, start businesses and be allowed to fail in the knowledge that there is a strong, grudge-free safety net there to catch them.
Because I want a rock solid social contract…
…where every citizen feels secure, can be creative, take risks, change jobs, start businesses and be allowed to fail in the knowledge that there is a strong, grudge-free safety net there to catch them.
Because education is a right, not a privilege
A Declaration of Independence, placing Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands 1) We are best placed in an independent Scotland to develop the values and principles on which the Scottish higher education system was founded. 2) Education as a right, not
Because education is a right, not a privilege
A Declaration of Independence, placing Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands 1) We are best placed in an independent Scotland to develop the values and principles on which the Scottish higher education system was founded. 2) Education as a right, not
Because the land is for the people, not private hunting parties
The population of huge parts of Scotland is not small due to the weather or ‘distance from London’ or because the land is useless or unproductive. People cannot build a life outside our cities whilst landowners have total control of
Because the land is for the people, not private hunting parties
The population of huge parts of Scotland is not small due to the weather or ‘distance from London’ or because the land is useless or unproductive. People cannot build a life outside our cities whilst landowners have total control of
Because we used to be proud of the free press
But now we ostracise them and treat them like a terrorist for investigative journalism that uncovers government scandals. If any government or company is abusing its position then the press need to be able to investigate it without fear of
Because we used to be proud of the free press
But now we ostracise them and treat them like a terrorist for investigative journalism that uncovers government scandals. If any government or company is abusing its position then the press need to be able to investigate it without fear of
Because we need to build a responsible and accountable economy
It is an amazing achievement that a few bankers can take the country to the brink of bankruptcy and then manage to arrange for the blame and the economic hardship to be placed on the poor, the less-abled and anyone
Because we need to build a responsible and accountable economy
It is an amazing achievement that a few bankers can take the country to the brink of bankruptcy and then manage to arrange for the blame and the economic hardship to be placed on the poor, the less-abled and anyone
Because I don’t want to have to ask permission to utilise our coastline
Scotland’s coastline accounts for over half of the UK mainland and yet over half of this is owned by the Crown Estate (a property company linked to the Queen) who have complete control and final word over what can be
Because I don’t want to have to ask permission to utilise our coastline
Scotland’s coastline accounts for over half of the UK mainland and yet over half of this is owned by the Crown Estate (a property company linked to the Queen) who have complete control and final word over what can be
Because war is over…
…and we need to get rid of Trident. It’s obscene. And it’s clear that dis-arming them is not on the agenda. “UK to step up collaboration with US over nuclear warheads Documents released under FoI reveal ‘enhanced collaboration’ plans, raising
Because war is over…
…and we need to get rid of Trident. It’s obscene. And it’s clear that dis-arming them is not on the agenda. “UK to step up collaboration with US over nuclear warheads Documents released under FoI reveal ‘enhanced collaboration’ plans, raising
Because it’s not about money
It’s about hope. It’s about possibilities. It’s about the common good. It’s about allowing ourselves to fail in order to succeed. And (just in case you thought this post was about currency) I feel certain that whatever currency we use
Because it’s not about money
It’s about hope. It’s about possibilities. It’s about the common good. It’s about allowing ourselves to fail in order to succeed. And (just in case you thought this post was about currency) I feel certain that whatever currency we use
Because I’m an internationalist…
I don’t want to leave Europe. I don’t want a regressive backward looking politics. I’m happy to be the small progressive voice at the international table. … and all the nationalist groups that I’m aware of seem to be supporting
Because I’m an internationalist…
I don’t want to leave Europe. I don’t want a regressive backward looking politics. I’m happy to be the small progressive voice at the international table. … and all the nationalist groups that I’m aware of seem to be supporting
Because I’m a woman
And I am NOT conservative (either definition). I want a political system that properly reflects the demographic of the people it represents. And that does not just mean gender. I want the whole of Scotland’s rich diversity reflected in parliament.
Because I’m a woman
And I am NOT conservative (either definition). I want a political system that properly reflects the demographic of the people it represents. And that does not just mean gender. I want the whole of Scotland’s rich diversity reflected in parliament.
Because it might be the only thing that saves the rest of the UK from it’s current drift to the right
Because where is the centre left party at Westminster? It’s not Labour.
Because it might be the only thing that saves the rest of the UK from it’s current drift to the right
Because where is the centre left party at Westminster? It’s not Labour.
Because “It will last as long as there are folk left to fight for it”
The NHS in England is being sold off piece by piece. So far the Scottish goverment has managed to protect NHS Scotland (to a certain extent) from the same fate. All the main parties in Westminster are committed to this
Because “It will last as long as there are folk left to fight for it”
The NHS in England is being sold off piece by piece. So far the Scottish goverment has managed to protect NHS Scotland (to a certain extent) from the same fate. All the main parties in Westminster are committed to this
Because I’d rather listen to people than politicians
I’m tired of the same old platitudes and sound bites from politicians from either side of the argument. I’m voting yes because the political system needs to change and progressive change always comes from the bottom up – never the
Because I’d rather listen to people than politicians
I’m tired of the same old platitudes and sound bites from politicians from either side of the argument. I’m voting yes because the political system needs to change and progressive change always comes from the bottom up – never the