Summits on Reform UK are no substitute for governments changing lives

Summits on Reform UK are no substitute for governments changing lives

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the First Minister's summit on "protecting" Scotland's democracy misses the point.

Scotland Prepares to Unite in Defence Of Democracy

First Minister John Swinney will today host a major civic gathering in Glasgow focused on safeguarding and strengthening Scotland’s democracy. The event will bring together political, faith and civic leaders to examine what holds the nation together and what could threaten those bonds in the future. At a time when democratic values are being tested across the world, Scotland is choosing to take action. Swinney has made it clear that government m…

Scots Must Act Now to Protect Democracy - Graeme Dey

Civil Society Leaders Gather for Forum in Glasgow Scots must act now to protect our democracy and shared values from the rise of the far right. Since becoming your First Minister I have made it my business to bring people together. There is a lot that I want to achieve for Scotland – whether that’s eradicating the scourge of child poverty, improving public services like our NHS, raising living standards, or facing the climate emergency head-on. …

Working together to protect democracy

History is being written at lightning speed these days, and each of us is playing a role in the ending. Individuals, business owners, media outlets – in fact, everyone from all walks of life – are involved. I refer, of…