All-Scotland Anti-War Demo, Edinburgh 29th March 2003
Click on the above link for pictures.
Monday, March 31, 2003
Uncensored: my two days with Tommy
"IT is Wednesday afternoon, and I have just begun a stint as an embedded reporter with the Scottish Socialist Party. As the Holyrood election campaign begins to take shape, SSP leader Tommy Sheridan has allowed me access to all areas -- without reporting restrictions -- for two days..." Sunday Herald
"IT is Wednesday afternoon, and I have just begun a stint as an embedded reporter with the Scottish Socialist Party. As the Holyrood election campaign begins to take shape, SSP leader Tommy Sheridan has allowed me access to all areas -- without reporting restrictions -- for two days..." Sunday Herald
Saturday, March 29, 2003
Scotland Says Stop the Slaughter!
More than ten thousand demonstrators gathered from across Scotland in Edinburgh to protest against the continuing slaughter in Iraq.
Organisers condemned the Lothian and Borders Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Dickson who said he "could not guarantee public safety" on the demo. Despite this organisers had met with police to discuss the route and had given assurances that the event would be peaceful.
The Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition said Mr Dicksons remarks were "a thinly-veiled political intervention" and that the movement "reiterates its consistent position that we are a campaign committed to mass peaceful demonstrations and, at the appropriate times, non-violent civil disobedience to oppose a crime being committed by the British government". The demonstration was entirely peaceful.
Demonstrators filled Princes Street and sat down, holding a minutes silence for the dead in Iraq. A rally was held at the Meadows with speakers including MSP's Tommy Sheridan, Margo McDonald, John McAllion, Robin Harper and Lloyd Quinan. There were also powerful speeches from Iraqi exiles, school students, muslim representatives, Linsey German from the Stop the War Coalition in England and Michael Letwin a US trades-unionist who is convener of US Labor Against the War.
Local bands from Edinburgh Rock Against War rounded off the rally.
The event was a further demonstration of the commitment of the anti-war movement in Scotland to continue opposing the slaughter in Iraq.
More pictures: 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 :: 5 :: 6 ::
More than ten thousand demonstrators gathered from across Scotland in Edinburgh to protest against the continuing slaughter in Iraq.
Organisers condemned the Lothian and Borders Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Dickson who said he "could not guarantee public safety" on the demo. Despite this organisers had met with police to discuss the route and had given assurances that the event would be peaceful.
The Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition said Mr Dicksons remarks were "a thinly-veiled political intervention" and that the movement "reiterates its consistent position that we are a campaign committed to mass peaceful demonstrations and, at the appropriate times, non-violent civil disobedience to oppose a crime being committed by the British government". The demonstration was entirely peaceful.
Demonstrators filled Princes Street and sat down, holding a minutes silence for the dead in Iraq. A rally was held at the Meadows with speakers including MSP's Tommy Sheridan, Margo McDonald, John McAllion, Robin Harper and Lloyd Quinan. There were also powerful speeches from Iraqi exiles, school students, muslim representatives, Linsey German from the Stop the War Coalition in England and Michael Letwin a US trades-unionist who is convener of US Labor Against the War.
Local bands from Edinburgh Rock Against War rounded off the rally.
The event was a further demonstration of the commitment of the anti-war movement in Scotland to continue opposing the slaughter in Iraq.
More pictures: 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 :: 5 :: 6 ::
Friday, March 28, 2003
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Monday, March 24, 2003
Saturday 22nd March 2003 - Edinburgh Anti-War Demo
Click the link above for pictures of Saturdays demo.
Click the link above for pictures of Saturdays demo.
Letter to the Herald
"How police in Glasgow caused more disruption
I'M sure that many of the demonstrators involved in Saturday's Glasgow protest against UK involvement in the destruction of Iraq would be happy to join me in praise of the Strathclyde Police force. Faced with a reckless and dangerous crowd of unarmed toddlers, school children, pensioners, and concerned adults who were walking up and down in a manner which can only be described as democratic the police immediately sent in their crack team of formation conga lines to assist demonstrators in forming a complete and protracted blockade of Sauchiehall Street.
Rather than allow citizens to proceed in the free, but slightly dull, expression of dissent, the guardians of our law and order insisted that we all stand together - sometimes very close together - in a mutual demonstration which caused immeasurably more disruption than a few circles of college students sitting down in the road ever could have. Not only that, but few of us who were corralled together at Holland Street could have failed to be moved, if not actually aroused, by the colour-co-ordinated ranks of police, the leading foot of each one teasingly advanced, hips cocked, and one hand thrust into the belt of a brother (or sister) officer in a display of frank affection that brought tears to many eyes. (Although obviously some of the smaller children may have been crying because they were scared and weren't permitted to leave and go to the toilet for over an hour.)
How cheering it is to think that in one afternoon, the Strathclyde Police have given so many youngsters a thorough grounding in British civil liberties and have overturned their boring peaceful and non-confrontational practices, as employed for years at Faslane and during other non-violent protests against violations of international law. Hats off to the boys and girls in blue - and keep practising that footwork. "
A L Kennedy, c/o Antony Harwood, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London.
"How police in Glasgow caused more disruption
I'M sure that many of the demonstrators involved in Saturday's Glasgow protest against UK involvement in the destruction of Iraq would be happy to join me in praise of the Strathclyde Police force. Faced with a reckless and dangerous crowd of unarmed toddlers, school children, pensioners, and concerned adults who were walking up and down in a manner which can only be described as democratic the police immediately sent in their crack team of formation conga lines to assist demonstrators in forming a complete and protracted blockade of Sauchiehall Street.
Rather than allow citizens to proceed in the free, but slightly dull, expression of dissent, the guardians of our law and order insisted that we all stand together - sometimes very close together - in a mutual demonstration which caused immeasurably more disruption than a few circles of college students sitting down in the road ever could have. Not only that, but few of us who were corralled together at Holland Street could have failed to be moved, if not actually aroused, by the colour-co-ordinated ranks of police, the leading foot of each one teasingly advanced, hips cocked, and one hand thrust into the belt of a brother (or sister) officer in a display of frank affection that brought tears to many eyes. (Although obviously some of the smaller children may have been crying because they were scared and weren't permitted to leave and go to the toilet for over an hour.)
How cheering it is to think that in one afternoon, the Strathclyde Police have given so many youngsters a thorough grounding in British civil liberties and have overturned their boring peaceful and non-confrontational practices, as employed for years at Faslane and during other non-violent protests against violations of international law. Hats off to the boys and girls in blue - and keep practising that footwork. "
A L Kennedy, c/o Antony Harwood, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London.
Ian Bell - Doing it for the Kids
"He is, without doubt, the loudest one-man band around, but he has to be. The Scottish Socialists were one of the unintended consequences of devolution and the governing parties, Labour in particular, loathe them. They spare no effort to shut Sheridan up. The more they try, the more he talks. But not even Tommy's megaphone oratory could have drawn thousands of school students onto the streets of the capital last Wednesday afternoon." Sunday Herald
"He is, without doubt, the loudest one-man band around, but he has to be. The Scottish Socialists were one of the unintended consequences of devolution and the governing parties, Labour in particular, loathe them. They spare no effort to shut Sheridan up. The more they try, the more he talks. But not even Tommy's megaphone oratory could have drawn thousands of school students onto the streets of the capital last Wednesday afternoon." Sunday Herald
Saturday, March 22, 2003
Keeping up the Protests
Ten thousand took to the streets in both Glasgow and Edinburgh today, and there were further demos in Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Skye.
In acts of mass civil disobedience people blocked streets. In Glasgow police have hemmed in demonstrators and made several arrests. In Edinburgh 5 were arrested and are to be held till Monday despite police assurances that they were to be released this evening.
It is clear that the movement has not stepped back because of the start of fighting. We will not stop while innocent people are being slain in Iraq.
More Pictures: 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 ::
Ten thousand took to the streets in both Glasgow and Edinburgh today, and there were further demos in Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Skye.
In acts of mass civil disobedience people blocked streets. In Glasgow police have hemmed in demonstrators and made several arrests. In Edinburgh 5 were arrested and are to be held till Monday despite police assurances that they were to be released this evening.
It is clear that the movement has not stepped back because of the start of fighting. We will not stop while innocent people are being slain in Iraq.
More Pictures: 1 :: 2 :: 3 :: 4 ::
Friday, March 21, 2003
Scotland Says Stop the Killing
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Scotland, joining the millions across Britain and throughout the world. In acts of peaceful civil disobedience they blocked streets and protested. In Glasgow there were school students strikes and walkouts, demonstrators filled George Square, blocked streets and blocked the motorway. In Edinburgh thousands marched from Edinburgh Castle to block Princes Street, bringing the city centre to a halt for an anti-war rally. And in towns across Scotland from Shetland to Dumbarton people took to the streets to say no.
Images of Thursday March 20th in Edinburgh
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Scotland, joining the millions across Britain and throughout the world. In acts of peaceful civil disobedience they blocked streets and protested. In Glasgow there were school students strikes and walkouts, demonstrators filled George Square, blocked streets and blocked the motorway. In Edinburgh thousands marched from Edinburgh Castle to block Princes Street, bringing the city centre to a halt for an anti-war rally. And in towns across Scotland from Shetland to Dumbarton people took to the streets to say no.
Images of Thursday March 20th in Edinburgh
Thursday, March 20, 2003
Images of the anti-war protest by Edinburgh youth and students on Wednesday 19th March, can be found here
Walkout! Demonstrate
The bombing has started. We need to show our opposition today.
What you can do:
12 Noon - Walkout of work/school/college - rally in your town/city centre.
- In Edinburgh - Parliament Square
- In Glasgow - George Square
5 pm - If you can't leave your workplace get to the same venues at 5 pm for more protests.
More Info
Children leave school to protest
In Edinburgh, around 3000 pupils walked out at lunchtime from a number of schools, including James Gillespie's High, Boroughmuir High, Drummond High, Broughton High, Portobello High, and the Royal High School. A smaller demonstration was staged in Glasgow. The Herald
In Edinburgh, around 3000 pupils walked out at lunchtime from a number of schools, including James Gillespie's High, Boroughmuir High, Drummond High, Broughton High, Portobello High, and the Royal High School. A smaller demonstration was staged in Glasgow. The Herald
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Children march against war
Hundreds of Scottish schoolchildren have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to protest against war with Iraq.
The youngsters, from schools throughout the capital, converged on Princes Street for the lunchtime protest.
They were addressed by broadcaster and activist Mark Thomas and Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) leader Tommy Sheridan. BBC
Hundreds of Scottish schoolchildren have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to protest against war with Iraq.
The youngsters, from schools throughout the capital, converged on Princes Street for the lunchtime protest.
They were addressed by broadcaster and activist Mark Thomas and Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) leader Tommy Sheridan. BBC
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
SSP Says Stop the War!
See the link above for details of actions to take when the war starts and a statement from the SSP on our tasks in the period ahead.
See the link above for details of actions to take when the war starts and a statement from the SSP on our tasks in the period ahead.
Children join last-ditch pleas for peace
Tommy Sheridan, Scottish Socialist party leader, and Tony Benn, the veteran left winger, last night urged children, students and workers to walk out in protest once the war begins.
The Glasgow MSP called on the Scottish public to engage in a campaign of civil disobedience to show their opposition to the war. He also wants the Scottish Parliament to hold an emergency debate and oppose the imminent action.
He said: "Now we know they are going to war tomorrow. They have withdrawn their resolution at the UN as they know it would be defeated.
"There is no cover now for all those Labour MSPs who hid behind the UN. I am asking for the parliament to hold an emergency debate and to oppose the war. But I also ask all schoolchildren and college and higher education students to leave their schools and colleges to demonstrate against the war.
"I ask all workers to leave their workplaces and join the anti-war protests. And I ask all citizens in Scotland to join the demonstrations that will occur all over Scotland and to be prepared to engage in peaceful civil disobedience. Our slogan must be 'When they strike, we strike'."
Mark Thomas, the satirist, will join Mr Sheridan and other protesters in Edinburgh city centre tomorrow to feign death on the firing of the traditional one o'clock gun at the castle. The Herald
Tommy Sheridan, Scottish Socialist party leader, and Tony Benn, the veteran left winger, last night urged children, students and workers to walk out in protest once the war begins.
The Glasgow MSP called on the Scottish public to engage in a campaign of civil disobedience to show their opposition to the war. He also wants the Scottish Parliament to hold an emergency debate and oppose the imminent action.
He said: "Now we know they are going to war tomorrow. They have withdrawn their resolution at the UN as they know it would be defeated.
"There is no cover now for all those Labour MSPs who hid behind the UN. I am asking for the parliament to hold an emergency debate and to oppose the war. But I also ask all schoolchildren and college and higher education students to leave their schools and colleges to demonstrate against the war.
"I ask all workers to leave their workplaces and join the anti-war protests. And I ask all citizens in Scotland to join the demonstrations that will occur all over Scotland and to be prepared to engage in peaceful civil disobedience. Our slogan must be 'When they strike, we strike'."
Mark Thomas, the satirist, will join Mr Sheridan and other protesters in Edinburgh city centre tomorrow to feign death on the firing of the traditional one o'clock gun at the castle. The Herald
Monday, March 17, 2003
Edinburgh Evening News - Pupils shut the Castle in protest against war
EDINBURGH Castle was closed down today after an anti-war protest on the esplanade.
Castle chiefs decided to close the gates as a safety precaution after around 50 young people gathered outside to protest against the war.
A source at the Castle said: "There was a protest outside the Castle on the esplanade. As a safety precaution for staff and visitors it was decided to close down the Castle."
A police spokeswoman said: "Around 40 or 50 young people were involved in an impromptu anti-war protest outside the Castle. They were gathered at the entrance to the Castle and police were in attendance."
One eyewitness said: "There are loads of schoolchildren here with banners. Two mounted police are up at the Castle and they have shut the car park.
"I think they are letting visitors out of the tunnel near the front gate."
A Historic Scotland spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a demonstration outside the Castle and are awaiting further information."
It is understood that the protest was organised by schoolchildren, who were also planning to stage a demonstration on Calton Hill at 4pm today.
Meanwhile, anti-war protesters today threatened to bring Edinburgh to a standstill on the day war breaks out in Iraq. The Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition is planning a massive show of civil disobedience, blocking main roads into the city centre and urging workers to strike in protest against the war.
Spokeswoman Catriona Grant said earlier today: "We will be stopping Edinburgh. We hope this will be the biggest show of non-violent civil disobedience Edinburgh has ever seen."
In a separate move, students have pledged they will walk out of school and college on Wednesday for an anti-war protest at the Scottish Parliament.
One Drummond High School pupil who is helping to organise the school walk-out said: "I can’t vote for four more years but I want my voice heard and so do other young people."
On the day of war, veteran Labour politician Tony Benn has urged people to walk out of work, college or school for an hour. Edinburgh Evening News
EDINBURGH Castle was closed down today after an anti-war protest on the esplanade.
Castle chiefs decided to close the gates as a safety precaution after around 50 young people gathered outside to protest against the war.
A source at the Castle said: "There was a protest outside the Castle on the esplanade. As a safety precaution for staff and visitors it was decided to close down the Castle."
A police spokeswoman said: "Around 40 or 50 young people were involved in an impromptu anti-war protest outside the Castle. They were gathered at the entrance to the Castle and police were in attendance."
One eyewitness said: "There are loads of schoolchildren here with banners. Two mounted police are up at the Castle and they have shut the car park.
"I think they are letting visitors out of the tunnel near the front gate."
A Historic Scotland spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a demonstration outside the Castle and are awaiting further information."
It is understood that the protest was organised by schoolchildren, who were also planning to stage a demonstration on Calton Hill at 4pm today.
Meanwhile, anti-war protesters today threatened to bring Edinburgh to a standstill on the day war breaks out in Iraq. The Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition is planning a massive show of civil disobedience, blocking main roads into the city centre and urging workers to strike in protest against the war.
Spokeswoman Catriona Grant said earlier today: "We will be stopping Edinburgh. We hope this will be the biggest show of non-violent civil disobedience Edinburgh has ever seen."
In a separate move, students have pledged they will walk out of school and college on Wednesday for an anti-war protest at the Scottish Parliament.
One Drummond High School pupil who is helping to organise the school walk-out said: "I can’t vote for four more years but I want my voice heard and so do other young people."
On the day of war, veteran Labour politician Tony Benn has urged people to walk out of work, college or school for an hour. Edinburgh Evening News
Friday, March 14, 2003
Inverness Anti-War Demonstration
Saturday March 15
Assemble at 1.00, outside Marks and Spencers on Eastgate.
The march will move off at 1.30. The front banner will be the Coalition for Justice not War, then CND and Peace Banners, then Political Parties.
The route is down Eastgate, High Street, over Ness Bridge, along Ness Walk to Bught Park.
At the Park there will be a small pick up truck, with posters on it, which is our platform for speakers. There will be a good PA system.
Speakers at the rally are: · David Jardine, Highland Justice not War · Izhar Khan, Palestine Solidarity Campaign · Rev Colin Anderson, Church of Scotland · Jean Urqhart, Ullapool Justice not War · Steve Arnott, Scotish Socialist Party · Elinor Scott, Scottish Green Party · David Thompson, Scottish National Party
Guardian Unlimited | Online | Sites of resistance
www.scottishsocialistparty.info
Another first (I believe) - a blog from a UK political party; albeit the Scottish Socialists, who currently only have one elected member, Tommy Sheridan, in the Scottish parliament. Although all that may change with the elections on May 1 2003, this site is a distinct entity from the SSP's official site at www.scottishsocialistparty.org, and is a genuine, if slightly anonymous, blog. Undeniably right-on, it is a bit of a one man show ("Rock On, Tommy" would sum it up), and reliance on press releases and links to positive coverage in the mainstream, it smacks a little of preaching to the converted, rather than the personal idiosyncracies that make a blog, whether politically palatable or not, so readable. Still, it's designed with the disabled in mind, and it is the first of its kind. The Guardian
www.scottishsocialistparty.info
Another first (I believe) - a blog from a UK political party; albeit the Scottish Socialists, who currently only have one elected member, Tommy Sheridan, in the Scottish parliament. Although all that may change with the elections on May 1 2003, this site is a distinct entity from the SSP's official site at www.scottishsocialistparty.org, and is a genuine, if slightly anonymous, blog. Undeniably right-on, it is a bit of a one man show ("Rock On, Tommy" would sum it up), and reliance on press releases and links to positive coverage in the mainstream, it smacks a little of preaching to the converted, rather than the personal idiosyncracies that make a blog, whether politically palatable or not, so readable. Still, it's designed with the disabled in mind, and it is the first of its kind. The Guardian
The Scotsman - Politics - McConnell scrapes through in Iraq vote
Tommy Sheridan, the leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, attacked Mr McConnell for siding with those who he described as the "gangsters of Washington". He said: "Jack McConnell will regret the fact that he has sided up with a government who across the world is now becoming a pariah." The Scotsman
Tommy Sheridan, the leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, attacked Mr McConnell for siding with those who he described as the "gangsters of Washington". He said: "Jack McConnell will regret the fact that he has sided up with a government who across the world is now becoming a pariah." The Scotsman
Thursday, March 13, 2003
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Holyrood debates Iraq crisis
Scottish Socialist Party leader Tommy Sheridan also urged MSPs to back Mr McAllion's amendment.
"Let's send a powerful, unified message from this chamber, simply put, that we don't believe the case for war has been made" he said.
"It is not appropriate to engage in this massacre of innocent men, children and women."
Scottish Socialist Party leader Tommy Sheridan also urged MSPs to back Mr McAllion's amendment.
"Let's send a powerful, unified message from this chamber, simply put, that we don't believe the case for war has been made" he said.
"It is not appropriate to engage in this massacre of innocent men, children and women."
Another strike on the way as firefighters reject deal
It emerged yesterday that two firemen are to fight for the right to be MSPs under the banner of Tommy Sheridan's Scottish Socialist Party. The SSP said 60 firefighters had joined in the run up to the May elections, and that six firefighters have agreed to stand as SSP candidates in the local council elections.
Jimmy Scott, 42, a firefighter for 16 years, based at Maryhill station, and Steve Oram, 48, the station officer at Clarkston, will stand for the SSP. Mr Scott, who was a Labour member for a year in 1997, but only attended two party meetings, said he joined the SSP because it had provided moral and financial support during the dispute. The Herald
It emerged yesterday that two firemen are to fight for the right to be MSPs under the banner of Tommy Sheridan's Scottish Socialist Party. The SSP said 60 firefighters had joined in the run up to the May elections, and that six firefighters have agreed to stand as SSP candidates in the local council elections.
Jimmy Scott, 42, a firefighter for 16 years, based at Maryhill station, and Steve Oram, 48, the station officer at Clarkston, will stand for the SSP. Mr Scott, who was a Labour member for a year in 1997, but only attended two party meetings, said he joined the SSP because it had provided moral and financial support during the dispute. The Herald
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Aberdeen Anti-War March
The first to take the podium was Scottish Socialist Party regional organiser Duncan Rowen, 29, who had set up the march.
To loud cheers, the Froghall Avenue resident said: "This has been the largest peace demonstration in Aberdeen.
"If Tony Blair and the Labour Party don't do what they are told we should make them pay on May 1." Aberdeen Evening Express
The first to take the podium was Scottish Socialist Party regional organiser Duncan Rowen, 29, who had set up the march.
To loud cheers, the Froghall Avenue resident said: "This has been the largest peace demonstration in Aberdeen.
"If Tony Blair and the Labour Party don't do what they are told we should make them pay on May 1." Aberdeen Evening Express
Executive offers new housing association £300m 'gift' after promising to end subsidies
Tommy Sheridan, leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, said the change suggested GHA was unable to meet its promises without massive public support. "The idea that this money is available for the GHA Ltd but not for elected local authorities betrays the minister's political ideology and that of her New Labour colleagues. They are prepared to support mass sell-offs, but not mass investment in publicly owned stock." The Herald
Tommy Sheridan, leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, said the change suggested GHA was unable to meet its promises without massive public support. "The idea that this money is available for the GHA Ltd but not for elected local authorities betrays the minister's political ideology and that of her New Labour colleagues. They are prepared to support mass sell-offs, but not mass investment in publicly owned stock." The Herald
Socialists call for Iraq debate
The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) is calling on Holyrood to hold an emergency debate on Iraq if war breaks out before the dissolution of the parliament on 27 March.
SSP leader Tommy Sheridan has written to the presiding officer, David Steel, claiming not enough time has been given for MSPs to discuss the Iraq crisis.
"The Scottish Parliament speaks for the people of Scotland," he said.
"More than one third of the British troops invading Iraq will be Scots.
"It is therefore unthinkable that we should not debate the war when it begins, as looks likely, next week." BBC
The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) is calling on Holyrood to hold an emergency debate on Iraq if war breaks out before the dissolution of the parliament on 27 March.
SSP leader Tommy Sheridan has written to the presiding officer, David Steel, claiming not enough time has been given for MSPs to discuss the Iraq crisis.
"The Scottish Parliament speaks for the people of Scotland," he said.
"More than one third of the British troops invading Iraq will be Scots.
"It is therefore unthinkable that we should not debate the war when it begins, as looks likely, next week." BBC
Sunday, March 09, 2003
International Womens Day
International Womens Day was celebrated in Scotland with events all over the country. In Fife, activists picketed RAF Leuchars in protest against the threat of war in Iraq. In Glasgow the SSP Womens Network met in George Square to rally for peace. In Edinburgh the SSP Womens Network joined activists from the No Sweat campaign and the People and Planet group to picket Edinburgh's Gap store. They were campaigning for workers rights for sweatshop workers, who are predominantly female.
More Pictures :: 1 :: 2 :: 3 ::
International Womens Day was celebrated in Scotland with events all over the country. In Fife, activists picketed RAF Leuchars in protest against the threat of war in Iraq. In Glasgow the SSP Womens Network met in George Square to rally for peace. In Edinburgh the SSP Womens Network joined activists from the No Sweat campaign and the People and Planet group to picket Edinburgh's Gap store. They were campaigning for workers rights for sweatshop workers, who are predominantly female.
More Pictures :: 1 :: 2 :: 3 ::
Saturday, March 08, 2003
Friday, March 07, 2003
10% - Record Poll for SSP The Herald
Herald Editorial - Prospects damaged unless Blair heeds voters "For the first time (the SSP) has reached double figures, securing the support of 10% of the electorate in the second, list vote for the Scottish Parliament elections. That puts it on a par with the Conservatives. In Glasgow, the SSP heartland, the figure rises to 22%, just behind the SNP. Glasgow has been an entrenched Labour stronghold, but the party is only 8% ahead of the SSP in the city. Across Scotland, the poll shows the SSP scoring 6% in the initial, first-past-the-post vote."
Herald Editorial - Prospects damaged unless Blair heeds voters "For the first time (the SSP) has reached double figures, securing the support of 10% of the electorate in the second, list vote for the Scottish Parliament elections. That puts it on a par with the Conservatives. In Glasgow, the SSP heartland, the figure rises to 22%, just behind the SNP. Glasgow has been an entrenched Labour stronghold, but the party is only 8% ahead of the SSP in the city. Across Scotland, the poll shows the SSP scoring 6% in the initial, first-past-the-post vote."
Pictures of the March 6th 2003, Edinburgh anti-war demo.
Anti-War Rally in Capital BBC
Thousands take anti-war protest to Scottish Parliament
Mr Sheridan, the leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, said a conflict would be a "massacre", in which the World Health Organisation predicted there could be between 100,000 and 500,000 casualties in the first five days. The Scotsman
Protesters take to the streets of Edinburgh for two-hour rally
MORE than 7000 anti-war protesters marched through the centre of Edinburgh yesterday to stage a two-hour peace rally outside the Scottish Parliament.
They listened to politicians including George Galloway, Tommy Sheridan, Kenny MacAskill and Robin Harper, union leaders, and church ministers, who called for Tony Blair and George Bush to heed growing opposition to war. The Herald
Anti-War Rally in Capital BBC
Thousands take anti-war protest to Scottish Parliament
Mr Sheridan, the leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, said a conflict would be a "massacre", in which the World Health Organisation predicted there could be between 100,000 and 500,000 casualties in the first five days. The Scotsman
Protesters take to the streets of Edinburgh for two-hour rally
MORE than 7000 anti-war protesters marched through the centre of Edinburgh yesterday to stage a two-hour peace rally outside the Scottish Parliament.
They listened to politicians including George Galloway, Tommy Sheridan, Kenny MacAskill and Robin Harper, union leaders, and church ministers, who called for Tony Blair and George Bush to heed growing opposition to war. The Herald
Wednesday, March 05, 2003
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Leaders in contrasting party moods
"the real issue for the Scottish Tories will be avoiding the kind of meltdown too many polls have been predicting for too long. In that scenario, the Tories would see their present representation at Holyrood plummet from 19 to, possibly, single figures, just ahead of the Scottish Socialist Party." The Times (London)
"the real issue for the Scottish Tories will be avoiding the kind of meltdown too many polls have been predicting for too long. In that scenario, the Tories would see their present representation at Holyrood plummet from 19 to, possibly, single figures, just ahead of the Scottish Socialist Party." The Times (London)
Monday, March 03, 2003
Sunday, March 02, 2003
sundaymail - 10 SEATS
Poll says SSP poised for Holyrood breakthrough Sheridan wants undecided to spoil ballot papers
TOMMY SHERIDAN'S Scottish Socialist Party could have 10 MSPs after the Holyrood elections, according to an opinion poll.
Sheridan, the party's only MSP, has been boosted by his anti-war stance at the expense of Labour and the SNP.
His party will not win seats in under the traditional first-past-the- post rules on May 1.
But the poll, conducted by Scottish Opinion for the Sunday Mail, suggests they could pick up as many as 10 seats under the top-up list system determined by second preference votes.
Last night Sheridan said: "People recognise our honesty and integrity and even though they don't always agree with everything we say they trust us with their second vote." The Sunday Mail
Poll says SSP poised for Holyrood breakthrough Sheridan wants undecided to spoil ballot papers
TOMMY SHERIDAN'S Scottish Socialist Party could have 10 MSPs after the Holyrood elections, according to an opinion poll.
Sheridan, the party's only MSP, has been boosted by his anti-war stance at the expense of Labour and the SNP.
His party will not win seats in under the traditional first-past-the- post rules on May 1.
But the poll, conducted by Scottish Opinion for the Sunday Mail, suggests they could pick up as many as 10 seats under the top-up list system determined by second preference votes.
Last night Sheridan said: "People recognise our honesty and integrity and even though they don't always agree with everything we say they trust us with their second vote." The Sunday Mail
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