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Keeping Scottish Labour on the right track
Focusing on the economy is a winning strategy, says CONRAD LANDIN
Scottish Labour

“FIFE VOTED REMAIN,” exclaimed one placard at a demonstration outside Dundee’s Caird Hall. 

As is becoming the custom at political conferences, an ragtag of flag-waving diehards had gathered to pester delegates in flight and on fag breaks — and harrumph at anyone who refused to take a leaflet demanding a second referendum on EU membership.

Scotland, of course, also voted to stay in the European Union — by 62 per cent to 38 per cent. 

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