The Scottish Policy Forum is responsible for developing Scottish Labour's policy programme. Promoted by Scottish Labour, 290 Bath St, Glasgow G24RE.
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Scottish Labour Manifesto launched today. Many thanks to the members, affiliates and external stakeholders who contributed to this manifesto over the past two years. #SP21 scottishlabour.org.uk/where-…
Cycling UK in Scotland make the case for the next Scottish Government to move
up the gears and invest in the cycling infrastructure and safety improvements needed so that more people can cycle and experience its benefits. cyclinguk.org/sites/default/…
Many thanks to Scottish Young Labour members for their contributions at today’s manifesto discussion. Young people have been hit hard by the pandemic measures and there needs to be a real focus on them in Labour’s Recovery Plan.
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Another Scottish Labour policy and whilst its welcome why has it taken til just before an election for this to be announced? The Labour Government in Wales have already brought their rail services into public ownership.
The Scottish government says ScotRail will be taken into public ownership in March 2022
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Iain Gray MSP part of the class of ‘99 kindly took some time with SEAS to share a bit about his hinterland beyond MSP, his work as a teacher and spreading collaborative work in the community through @hibsincommunity seascotland.blog/2021/03/19/…
Coronavirus impact risks creating 'lost generation' - AfC manifesto includes Scottish Child Payment to £20 a week, an education catch-up fund and ensuring all low-income students get an electronic device for learning alongside connectivity. heraldscotland.com/news/1916…
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Our education comeback plan:
📚 A national tutoring scheme
📜 A personal comeback plan for each pupil
📝 A resit guarantee
👩🏫 Support for our teachers
🌳 A summer comeback focused on sports and activity
Live: Anas Sarwar speech on National Recovery pscp.tv/w/cx3d4zY3MTYxOXwxeW…
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Today we launch our election manifesto laying out actions the next Scottish Government should take to support our communities. Scotland faces a cliff edge as we come out of the pandemic, and the case for urgent action is clear.
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We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Holyrood election campaign.
Ahead of May, we’re asking candidates to pledge their support for #BasicIncome pilots.
The pledge: ubilabnetwork.org/holyrood-p…
Use #PledgeforUBI to show your support.
#BasicIncomeScotland #OurGenerationsNHS
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New statistics published today by shop and retail worker union Usdaw have revealed the extent of abuse faced by Scottish retail workers during the pandemic, with 79% of those surveyed across the UK stating that abuse had worsened last year. scotsman.com/business/consum…
How new social housing can help fight climate change - By future-proofing our homes, we can address the issue of decarbonisation, fuel poverty and improved home design for now, but also for future generations. theconversation.com/how-new-…
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This is SNP Government policy, centralise until all of our islands and rural areas are empty. Enough already! @scotgov
Scotland's ancient woodlands 'increasingly under threat' - The Woodland Trust said ancient woodland "does not have enough protection from development in the current planning system, or protection from other threats such as overgrazing” heraldscotland.com/news/1914…
Highland port bids for key role in green hydrogen revolution - This would be an important stepping-stone to provide a green energy resource for the whole of the North Highlands. heraldscotland.com/business_…
RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland are calling for greater investment in nature-based jobs and skills. Said it would create 7,000 jobs, boost local economies and improve public health while protecting the planet. heraldscotland.com/news/1913…
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Today The Fair Work Convention launch its
Manifesto for Scotland. We call on all political parties in Scotland to commit to the ambition of becoming
Fair Work Nation by 2025 👉bit.ly/3dWqfFf #FairWorkforScotlandManifesto #Holyrood2021
ALT Fair Work Convention Manifesto for Scotland
Low-traffic neighbourhoods, which use filters to try to reduce motor traffic on residential streets, do not disproportionately benefit more privileged communities, the most comprehensive study of their rollout so far has concluded. theguardian.com/world/ng-int…
Journalism: digital giants paying for content is good news, but will it support local press? Many national stories began as a local paper’s front page, and many great reporters started out on the local press. theconversation.com/journali…
Doctors back decriminalisation and consumption rooms - “Decriminalising drug use should be considered in Scotland, and the college would urge the UK Government and the Scottish Government to work collaboratively on this key policy area.” heraldscotland.com/news/1912…
