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As Scotland’s short campaign descends into negativity, misinformation and inter‑party mud‑slinging, Roz Foyer argues that voters deserve a...
Unless we start treating and funding local government with the respect it deserves, the outputs of the Scottish Parliament will still fall woefully...
While politicians rail against “quangos” and flexible working, the reality is a civil service stretched to its limits and holding essential public...
Glasgow can flourish again but political promises of assistance will be hollow until our emergency services and local government receive the proper...
Women bore the brunt of the pandemic’s failures, from frontline exposure to widening inequality — Roz Foyer says those lessons must shape how...
Multi-millionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s ramblings are risible and are being reinforced by Reform lapdogs content to divide our communities on fake news...
Those urging tuition fees claim it’s “realism”. In truth, it’s a retreat that would punish the poorest and weaken Scotland’s future...
The protection of women and girls from systemic abuse must outweigh the political melodrama triggered by the Epstein files fallout. The focus should...
The future of the Scotland’s offshore wind industry is facing turbulent and strong headwinds unless both the Scottish and UK Government take...
Far from being a saviour of the working class, Reform’s new leader in Scotland and his tax plans represent the protection of elites over working...
Trump’s open embrace of empire has ended any illusion of a rules‑based order. For Britain, clinging to a ‘special relationship’ that looks...
While ministers talk up progressive taxes and anti‑poverty missions, thousands of public sector jobs face the axe and essential services remain...
The last budget of this parliamentary term shouldn’t sacrifice long-term economic growth for short-term political survival argues STUC General...
As Scotland turns the page on another year, politicians will line up to talk about hope, renewal and a “fairer future.” Yet for tens of thousands...
It didn’t get much attention, but in November the Scottish Government became a joint owner in an offshore wind development for the first time. The...
As Britain approaches the centenary of the 1926 General Strike, Roz Foyer asks what a modern-day strike would look like — and which workers hold the...
A new report from Scotland’s largest trade union body has revealed a £3 billion outsourcing scandal at the heart of Scotland’s public services....
As ExxonMobil shuts its Mossmorran plant , Roz Foyer argues that Scotland’s reliance on global corporations has left workers exposed — and calls...
Rachel Reeves’ budget delivers modest wins – from scrapping the two-child cap to raising the National Living Wage – but falls short on deeper...
The latest ruckus about the Cameron Barracks being used as a detention facility is yet another example of politicians failing to recognise the voices...
As Westminster descends into infighting ahead of the Budget , Roz Foyer argues that tackling extreme wealth inequality – through fairer taxes and...
As violence against public service workers reaches alarming levels, Roz Foyer argues that the real threat isn’t rising crime — it’s the collapse...
At last week’s STUC Women’s Conference , Scotland’s trade union women made it clear: they’re organised, mobilised, and demanding better. From...
The lack of a coherent industrial strategy in Scotland is alarming, particularly with a Holyrood election looming. argues Herald columnist Roz...
As the Scottish Government eyes £1bn in public sector “efficiencies,” unions warn that reform rhetoric is being used to mask deep and damaging...
While a handful of families amass extraordinary wealth, public services struggle and working people wait. The question isn’t what’s...
Starmer’s silly ‘snake-oil’ speech was a flat false equivalence emblematic of the Labour Government’s performance writes STUC General...
As global solidarity with Palestine intensifies, from mass strikes in Rome to diplomatic recognition across continents, pressure mounts on...
Alexander Dennis is a victory for workers, despite attempts to belittle the role of our movement and unions on the ground. The Government should be...
Defence spending is contentious for trade unionists. But what should be agreed is that workers and firms here in Scotland should be the direct...
Roz Foyer on the controversy around the use and 'claiming back' of the Saltire What's in a flag, really? Just colours and design blowing in the...
The cost of raising a child to the age of 18 is nearly £300,000 - while Scotland's birth-rate continues to drop. So what can be done? We need to...
Last week, Falkirk found itself at the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons. The protest, according to its branding, claimed to be...
The was a hoolie blowing through the highlands last week. The Community Council Renewable Convention, a collective meeting held in Inverness last...
Last week, thousands of young people across Scotland - my youngest daughter included - received their SQA results. You could say, therefore, I’ve...
I regret to inform you that BrewDog – once steered and “captained” by former owner James Watt – is at it again. In what is yet another...
IT really shouldn’t be controversial to say it: Scotland needs more workers. Immigration is, of course, a political hot potato. That’s hardly...
It's an interesting question: ‘who is the party of the left in Scotland?’ Both the SNP and Scottish Labour speak similar languages, minus...
There’s the well-trodden, often overused adage that a week is a long time in politics. Last week, the Prime Minister completed 52 of them and...
There’s a deep unease that’s bothering me and it should bother you too. Banning Palestine Action, a direct-action protest group, charging them...
A good old fashioned parliamentary dust-up seems quite tame compared to the political tsunamis that have engulfed our parliaments in recent years. ...
Reform was back in the headlines this week. Except it wasn’t Nigel. Sweeping changes to how our public services are delivered and designed have...
“Where things are made, and who makes them, matters.” Those were the words of Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, as she announced billions...
There’s something majestic about live performances. The anticipation in the build up. The excitement as the house lights dim. The ripple of...
Elections can do strange and surprising things to folk. But we shouldn’t really be surprised with Reform UK’s latest antics in the Hamilton,...
One of the perils, amongst many, of being a politician is that – even if you do something good – you’ll never get the full credit. Case in...
Let me start with some words of advice to our Prime Minister: the salvation of Labour won’t be found by wearing the clothes of Reform and, based on...
Since its formation, the Labour Party’s Foreign policy has been, to put it delicately, complex. In its early years, this complexity was evident in...
Let’s talk about fairness. The trade union movement in Scotland doesn’t think it’s fair to have workers trying to make ends meet through...
Last week, there was a conclave – just not of the religious type. The First Minister convened a vital summit aimed at forging unity against the...
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