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Labour movement must ‘get militant’ to combat the far right, Morning Star Scotland conference hears
Activists from Stand Up To Racism Scotland gather in Glasgow's George Square, in a counter protest to a far-right rally, September 7, 2024

THE labour movement must “get militant” to deliver for working people and to combat the far right, the Morning Star Scottish spring conference heard today.

Scottish TUC general secretary Roz Foyer made the remarks before conference launched into a session on gentrification and the ongoing housing crisis in Scotland.

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