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One of the biggest tests for politicians and parties ahead of approaching elections is their commitment to support the 500 highly skilled jobs at Grangemouth, warns DEREK THOMSON
IN THE BALANCE: Grangemouth provides 500 highly-skilled jobs

WE celebrated May Day earlier this week at an incredibly important point in Scotland’s recent history.

There is a new first minister on the way, probably new Scottish Parliament elections along with a UK general election on the horizon.

Never has the voice of working people and trade unions been more necessary to the political and industrial debate in Scotland. 

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