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Black Lives Matter
Edinburgh, Holyrood Park and Portobello Beach: June 7th 2020
Video: Covid 19 and The Green New Deal
Here’s the video of Lorna Slater co-leader of the Scottish Green Party speaking at the May 20th 2020 Edinburgh RIC online assembly.
Perspectives on Scotland and Covid 19
Our recent and forthcoming online meetings explore perspectives on the current crisis. We share three statements as further background reading. Trade unionists, health workers, independence supporters and community activists demand radical action from the Scottish government to fight the pandemic The Covid-19 outbreak poses a real and significant threat to the people of Scotland, aContinue reading “Perspectives on Scotland and Covid 19”
Covid 19 and the Green New Deal
In April we had an excellent discussion on Scotland and the pandemic introduced by Ben Wray (read the report here). This month we continue the theme looking at Covid 19 and the Green New Deal. Lorna Slater from the Scottish Greens will introduce the discussion. Please register on Eventbrite and you will be sent aContinue reading “Covid 19 and the Green New Deal”
In memory of Neil Davidson
We are sad to announce the death of our friend and comrade, Neil Davidson. Neil was a founding member of the Radical Independence Campaign and as speaker, strategist and activist he played a big part in the campaign, in Edinburgh and across Scotland. We will miss him. We send our condolences to his family, in particular to hisContinue reading “In memory of Neil Davidson”
May Day rally for climate justice
FRIDAY 1st MAY: EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS MAY DAY RALLY, 1PM – 2.30PM The speakers are: Asad Rehman (War on Want), Quan Nguyen (Climate Camp), Mary Senior (UCU and STUC) and Kate Rutter (actor/socialist). The compere will be Susan Morrison and there will be music from Penny Stone and Calum Baird. There are two ways youContinue reading “May Day rally for climate justice”
Report: Scotland and the pandemic
Our online meeting with Ben Wray was well attended (36 participants) and provoked an excellent discussion. You can watch the video of Ben’s introduction here: You can also read or download a text version of the talk. There is an edited and anonymised recording of Ben’s response to the comments and questions here: The articleContinue reading “Report: Scotland and the pandemic”
Scotland and the pandemic
Online Meeting: Wednesday 15th April 7pm – 8.30pm Ben Wray who has been writing daily reports on The Source will introduce the discussion. From the start Ben has been critiquing the response of both the UK and Scottish governments., the shortage of PPE and the way in which years of cuts and austerity have undermined essential infrastructure. WeContinue reading “Scotland and the pandemic”
Ireland after the election
Recording of Shaun Harkin speaking at the online Edinburgh RIC Assembly on 25th March 2020. Shaun is one of two People Before Profit Councillors in Derry