On 1st January 2015, people in Scotland celebrated 10 years of having an enforceable right to access information from our 10,000 plus public bodies in Scotland. What impact has this right made to the lives of individuals and communities?
New Report submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert. Click to view: CuthbertSmithsubmission We are pleased to publish the submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert which cautions against… Read More »New Report submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert
New Report submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert. Click to view: CuthbertSmithsubmission We are pleased to publish the submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert which cautions against… Read More »New Report submission to the Smith Commission by Jim and Margaret Cuthbert
Robin McAlpine, Reid Foundation Director, explains the purpose of the Common Weal Launch Party this Sunday. The event is free but spaces are limited, click here to register. We are often very suspicious of popular… Read More »Scotland needs popular politics
An Oxfam report called Our Economy will be debated at the Scottish Parliament in a week or so. The report sets out what an economy that serves the people better and protects our planet looks… Read More »Support ‘Our Economy’ at the Scottish Parliament
Book your free ticket on the ‘Arfringe’ website. Join the facebook event. The politics of Europe are caught between anger and resignation. But in Scotland a movement is emerging which offers not only a… Read More »‘Common Weal: A light from the North’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Scottish Independence Convention are hosting a benefit event: As Scotland faces a historic decision about it’s future next year with the independence referendum 5 artists come together to share their vision of the country’s… Read More »Five Artists in Search of a Country
The Campaign for Socialism* is calling on the Labour Party Leadership in London to allow the Scottish Labour Party executive to manage the Falkirk by-election process. This follows reports that party officials intend to produce… Read More »Scottish Labour Left attacks London interference in Falkirk Selection Process
Union Solidarity International have started a new daily Youtube show from a studio in Glasgow called #DailyOutrage. Here’s yesterday’s episode and the details for #DailyOutrage below: “News International, Rupert Murdoch’s corrupt and criminal media organisation,… Read More »Try a dose of #DailyOutrage