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News, Campaigns & Events

Another eventful week at the University of Dundee
As March draws to a close, the serious issues at the University of Dundee continue. Wednesday March 19th saw interim principal Shane...
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Dundee Uni - jobs under threat: the unions blew the whistle
During the third week of action by UCU members, it was announced that 632 posts are to be cut at the University of  Dundee (Click here...
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Which ways forward for a radical publication?
Red Pepper has a deserved reputation as one of the liveliest left-wing magazines published out of London - and it has refreshed and...
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Perspectives & Views

A letter to my younger Labour Party self
Erik Cramb is dismayed by the UK government’s cruel cuts to disability benefits.  It has become fashionable recently for people in the...
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Hope in Germany?
The results of last week's general election in Germany confirmed the momentum and energy of the populist right: Merz's Conservatives (...
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Assisted Dying - The Dundee Debate
On Thursday 5th December 2024 a discussion on assisted dying was held in the University of Dundee. The event was promoted by Dundee...
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Reviews and Reflections

The bogus election - and the 'Peoples' Parliament'
Our 'reflections' series continues: here, retired minister Erik Cramb recalls a remarkable episode in the politics of Jamaica, where he...
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A change from prattling politics?
Niall Christie assesses a new book which seeks to offer helpful and progressive suggestions to the UK government ( Britain Needs Change:...
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The bricklayer spy from Possilpark
Anni Donaldson has written a piece for The Glasgow Wrap sharing the remarkable story of when her father, as a young bricklayer from...
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