Brexit is the anarchic force that threatens to destroy Labour altogether, wrecking everything constructive in its path.For several generations, Labour has been the 'broad church' party that holds together a range of progressive political forces in a coalition to defeat regressive political forces. But Brexit is an issue which cuts through that coalition.In Scotland the … [Read more...] about Disaster for UK – and Labour
Legal illegal immigration
Outraged by the reactions to a recent story in the Herald about possible developments in legal aid provision for complex immigration cases, I found myself spending more time than I should have responding to some of those comments.#1I am very depressed on reading the comments on this story from previous commentators. The UK has prided itself on being a place of hope for … [Read more...] about Legal illegal immigration
Oscar Marzaroli: Scottish snapper
I had no idea that the extraordinary photos of Oscar Marzaroli are now available for all on the web at this dedicated site , courtesy of Anne Marzaroli, until a chance search on Google gave me the link.This must surely be one of the most extraordinary collections of photos of 20th century Scotland, and Glasgow in particular.Make a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and … [Read more...] about Oscar Marzaroli: Scottish snapper
Liberty, equality and fraternity in Scotland’s schools
Scotland's school education system, particularly its secondary school system, both reflects and contributes to inequalities in a number of inter-related ways.The first and most obvious way is that it is deliberately designed to create and/or measure differences in knowledge and learning capacities through its examination system. Performance in this is then used in … [Read more...] about Liberty, equality and fraternity in Scotland’s schools