The Great Energy Scam

In April, the government plans to push millions into poverty by hiking energy bills — the latest sacrifice on the altar of privatisation.

It’s Time to End the Cosy Little Club of Scottish Politics

Neither independence nor unionism can solve the deep social problems that plague Scotland, only a socialist challenge to the political establishment can do that – and Labour must offer it in the Holyrood elections.

Ikea’s Sick Pay Scandal

In the midst of a global pandemic, Ikea Glasgow introduced a new sick pay policy forcing self-isolating workers onto just £95 a week. A union rep, Richie Venton, fought back – and soon found himself sacked.

Glasgow’s Far-Right Violence Is a Warning to Anti-Fascists

Last night’s riot in Glasgow is a reminder to anti-fascists that the far-right is increasingly emboldened – and will need to be faced down by a united working-class movement.

Why Scottish Labour Declined – and How it Can Rebuild

Scottish Labour declined because it failed to use its position to tackle the country’s deep inequalities. Its path back runs through learning those lessons – not hardline positions on independence, argues Matt Kerr.

Remembering Francis ‘Franny’ McNeill

A Momentum for Working-Class Communities

If Momentum is to play a role in rebuilding the Left, it needs to be radically overhauled – and to become an organisation which has a foot in every working-class community in Britain, argues Matt Kerr.

The Case for a Universal Basic Income

Scottish deputy leader candidate Matt Kerr argues that now is the time to introduce a Universal Basic Income – to provide a floor in society beneath which no-one is permitted to fall.

My Path to Politics

Scottish deputy leader candidate Matt Kerr on how family, trade unionism and experience of injustice led him to politics – and why the cause of a Labour Party fighting for working-class people remains as relevant as ever.

Renewing Scottish Labour

Glasgow councillor Matt Kerr explains why he’s running for deputy leader of Scottish Labour – to empower a new generation in the party’s grassroots and ensure that Labour fights for real democracy, even when it’s a challenge.