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The politics of denial
Class and the politics of narrow nationalism are now entwined, writes Eddie Ford. Instead of denying its own role in helping to bring about this sorry situation, the left needs to do some serious thinking
Everyone is now trying to come to terms with the fallout from last week’s elections on ‘super Thursday’, especially the Hartlepool disaster-cum-debacle. Firstly, insofar as it is a valid exercise at all, how would the results have panned out in a general election? The polls tell us 36% for the Tories, Labour on 29%, the Liberal Democrats with 17% and others on 18% (Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru, Greens, etc).
Jack Caldwell
FIFTY years ago, Clydebank drew the world’s attention as shipyard workers and trade unionists staged the famous ‘work-in’ at Upper Clyde Shipbuilders. Union officials such as Jimmy Reid and Jimmy Airlie were both lauded for their influence over the dispute, but while that may be true, it’s important to note that not every influential political mind in Clydebank s history has belonged to a man. Jane Rae and Fanny Abbott were workers at the Singer factory in the early 1900s. The former worked in the buffeting department, whilst the latter was employed in the cabinet polishing department.