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BILL KIDD MSP stresses the importance of the SNP’s commitment to unilateral nuclear disarmament in light of growing global tensions and the prospect of Scottish independence
Britain’s Trident nuclear-armed subs are stationed in Faslane, Scotland
PAUL ATKIN argues that we must avoid being tied to the millstone of US energy policy — a death sentence paid for by big oil — and embrace co-operation with the world’s green leader for a renewable, sustainable future
The move against alleged PKK members that sparked outrage as a community centre in north London was raided last year has now come to trial, writes TONY BURKE, but in the meantime, the peace process abroad has changed the situation almost entirely
NICK WRIGHT reports from Italy, where 80 cities saw Gaza strikes as unions paralysed transport and massive crowds clashed with police in Milan — but France is also kicking off, and Westminster, in a very different way, is facing a crisis of legitimacy too
The modern railway network turns 200 this month and is currently one of the greenest forms of transport. But unless focus shifts from profits to people, Britain won’t benefit from it, argue ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
ZHANG HE highlights pressure coming from the global South for a more multilateral approach to global governance and a more equitable world order
I WELCOME the publication of the Scottish government’s eagerly anticipated Global Affairs Framework. This sets out the key principles that will guide and focus Scotland’s international engagement as we move out of a post-Brexit and post-Covid context.
Since the Britain left the EU the world has endured significant shocks and international crises as a result of the Covid pandemic. We are only just beginning to come out of this now.
In Scotland, as we move forward, we have the opportunity to re-evaluate our international engagement and priorities. The committee on external affairs set about to do this and yesterday’s publication of the Global Affairs Framework addresses the calls for clarity of strategy and principles from the Scottish government in the post-Brexit international climate.
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BILL KIDD MSP says increasing Britain’s nuclear arsenal at this time is dangerous and expensive folly
As Labour takes control across Britain, the SNP’s progressive policies have set a benchmark for Starmer in many areas, while nuclear disarmament remains a key issue Labour neglects, writes BILL KIDD MSP
We are going backwards: we now face a new wave of nuclear weapons manufacturing and a new era in the shadow of catastrophic accidents and nuclear war, writes BILL KIDD MSP
I was honoured to play my part as a politician in the international cause of peace at the United Nations this year — but the body is fundamentally undermined by the main nuclear powers and their veto, writes BILL KIDD MSP
