Scottish Labour's leaders cannot keep blaming Westminster for the collapse at the ballot box, says VINCE MILLS
THE mounting public disgust at corruption in Westminster has forced the Conservatives onto the back foot.
But we have to be vigilant, as any concessions they offer will be limited to prevent wholesale system change.
In the two weeks since Conservative MPs voted down sanctions on their former colleague Owen Paterson — after he was found guilty for his “egregious” paid lobbying of ministers — there has been an avalanche of stories regarding corruption in Westminster.
Labour’s long-promised Act has scraped through the Lords. While the law marks a step forward, its lack of collective rights leaves workers short-changed — and sets the stage for a renewed campaign for an Employment Rights Bill #2, argues TONY BURKE
Women are a vital part of the labour movement and have much to contribute, but there’s far more to be done to make sure that our sisters’ voices are truly heard, says PHILIPA HARVEY
We’ll be developing a people’s manifesto for the 2026 local elections. We’ll network, learn, inspire and support each other and chart a future path for socialist politics, writes JAMIE DRISCOLL
Labour’s pop-loving front bench have snaffled up even more music tickets worth thousands apiece, reports SOLOMON HUGHES



