YANA PETTICREW explains what’s behind the strike and how the entire sector rests on super-exploiting an unorganised workforce
The people of Scotland won’t falter in support for Palestine
ARTHUR WEST of Scottish Friends of Palestine has a message of solidarity for an oppressed people in their struggle for peace and justice
Celtic fans wave the Palestinian and Scottish flags
BILL KIDD MSP says increasing Britain’s nuclear arsenal at this time is dangerous and expensive folly
ROGER McKENZIE asks whether the US’s shift to targeting everyone at once will instil greater co-operation among rising powers
ANSELM ELDERGILL examines the government’s proposals to further limit the right of citizens to trial by jury
As we mark the anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, JOHN WIGHT reflects on the enormity of the US decision to drop the atom bombs
DIANE ABBOTT explodes the anti-migrant myths perpetrated by cynical politicians and an irresponsible mass media
SCOTTISH Friends of Palestine was formed in 1982 in response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and subsequent attacks on Palestinian refugee communities.
The organisation enjoys support across the trade union movement and one of the founder members was the late Bill Speirs, former general secretary of the Scottish Trade Union Congress.
Although our activities have been restricted due to Covid-19, our committee has made use of online facilities to continue our work.
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