Independence Without Nationalism

We’re neither ‘in it together’ nor ‘Better Together’.

Front-runner in 2012 Letter Of The Year Olympics?

This concise thoughtful letter by Labour MP, Michael Meacher, was first published in The Guardian two months ago (2nd May 2012) but is still doing the social media rounds. Its Continue reading →

Place, Power, Transition & the Uncut Movement

What’s the potency of the Transition Movement?

Cuts and the Independence Movement

By Mhairi McAlpine They say that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. Over the next five years, if the UK government has its way, public sector spending Continue reading →

Two ongoing stories to keep an eye on…

A TOWN TAKES DIRECT ACTION TO DEFEND ITS LOCAL LIBRARY Public libraries are a precious reminder of what can be achieved if market forces are excluded from the public sector.  Continue reading →