Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Just Two Days Left To Vote
The Scottish Parliament e-petition closes on 2nd November. If you have not voted yet, it is urgent that you do so now. You will find the link to the Scottish Parliament website on your left under 'Links'.
The Scottish Left Review Supports the People's Charter
The Jimmy Reid Foundation, Scotland’s left-wing think tank, today brought together politicians from across party boundaries to urge Scots to back The People’s Charter as a way of changing Scottish politics.
The People’s Charter (click link for more information) is an initiative launched by political activists, trade unions, campaigning organisations and others who want to see a rebalancing of political priorities towards the real issues faced by ordinary people and away from the interests of ‘big money’. The Charter contains a wide range of policy proposals, organised under six themes:
- A fair economy for a fairer Britain.
- More and better jobs.
- Decent homes for all.
- Protect and improve our public services – no cuts.
- Fairness and Justice.
- Build a secure and sustainable future for all.
“The People’s Charter reminds us of
the first principle of politics; that government should always serve the people
first. But the economic crisis and the imposition of austerity on workers and
families to protect big commercial interests shows that globally this principle
has been forgotten. We do not agree on everything, but we all agree that it is
time politics was rebalanced in favour of the people. That is why we have come
together to urge people to sign the petition in support of the People’s Charter.
Now is the time for Scotland, Britain and the world to change
course.”
The MSPs supporting the statement are Jamie Hepburn, John Wilson, Elaine Smith, Neil Findlay, Patrick Harvie, Alison Johnstone, John Finnie and Jean Urquhart.
The petition has over 2,800 signatories so far. It has the full support of the trade union movement including the STUC , UNISON, RMT, FBU, PCS, NUJ and UCU as well as a number of trade union councils. It is also supported by organisations such as the Morning Star, the Campaign for Socialism, the SNP Trade Union Group and Glasgow International and by individuals such as Elaine C Smith and David Hayman. As well as the politicians supporting this statement, many others have signed the petition including Angela Constance, James Kelly, Bill Kidd, Ricky Henderson, Ewan Aitken, Stewart Clark, Linda Fabiani, Drew Smith, Lewis MacDonald, Siobhan McMahon, Michael McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Katy Clark, Ian Davidson and Anas Sarwar. Shona Robison, Roseanna Cunningham and Bruce Crawford have also offered support.
Reid Foundation Director Robin McAlpine said:
“I’m always talking to people who feel that politics is leaving them behind. Well, this is their chance to be heard. There are two days left for people to sign this petition and make sure that everyone hears the message that we want a politics for people and not just the politics of profit. If ordinary people do not make their voice heard then powerful commercial interests will continue to dominate public life - at our expense.”
ENDS
Further Information:Robin McAlpine 07788 923 120 (mobile)
01899 221 677 (landline)
robin@reidfoundation.org
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The People's Charter in Glasgow Green
The People's Charter made its presence felt at the demonstration in Glasgow
on October 20th. Lynn Henderson Scottih Secretary of PCS in a stirring speech from the platform in Glasgow Green told the crowd to use their smart phones to sign the
on-line petition or do it when they got home. She finished with: "Let's
start the fightback right here, right now. Come together, stand together, fight
together. And together we will win."
The People's Charter banners had been on the march between
George Square
and Glasgow Green and on the Green, People's Charter activists taking signatures
for the petition had queues at their stall to sign up as the crowds streamed in.
The People's Charter banners had been on the march between
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Mobilise against austerity - 20th October
The Peoples Charter is supporting the STUC demonstration on 20th October for a Future that Works.
recent Tory conference showed us
that the Coalition Government mean to rob the very poorest in society and give money to the wealthy. Yes to welfare cuts - no to a 'mansions tax'.
And all this in the name of fairness. The Scottish government, rather than organising defiance is managing compliance, meekly accepting cuts to pensions and keeping a pay freeze on public sector workers. Make sure that you are there on 20th October in George's Square, Glasgow. To show your anger now, sign the petition to the Scottish government demanding that they implement the People's Charter. It is top link on the left of the screen.
No one in Scotland voted for the disastrous policies of austerity. The
recent Tory conference showed us
that the Coalition Government mean to rob the very poorest in society and give money to the wealthy. Yes to welfare cuts - no to a 'mansions tax'.
And all this in the name of fairness. The Scottish government, rather than organising defiance is managing compliance, meekly accepting cuts to pensions and keeping a pay freeze on public sector workers. Make sure that you are there on 20th October in George's Square, Glasgow. To show your anger now, sign the petition to the Scottish government demanding that they implement the People's Charter. It is top link on the left of the screen.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Positive Action in Housing Supports the People's Charter
Press Release on behalf of Positive Action in Housing (PAIH) and the People's Charter Scotland.
Positive Action in Housing is independent of
any political group, religious creed, ideology or economic faction. It is a
Scottish wide charity working with communities, housing providers, voluntary
organisations and faith groups to enable everyone to have an equal chance to
live in good quality, affordable and safe homes, free from discrimination and
the fear of racial harassment and violence.
It is on this basis that we support the
People's Charter demand for decent homes for all. which includes empowering
local government to build and renovate affordable quality homes and buy empty
ones, ending the housing shortage, and creating jobs.
ENDS
Contact PAIH: 0141 353 7972People's Charter: 07814615224
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