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Author: Paul Cruikshank

Grassroots Labour Opinion

On ten years of membership

September 8, 2018September 24, 2018 Paul Cruikshank

Paul Cruikshank joined the Labour Party ten years ago today. Here he reflects on those ten years, the changes that have happened in the party, and his hopes for the

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Wealth tax and political will

November 14, 2017 Paul Cruikshank

Paul Cruikshank responds to a response to his post on Richard Leonard’s proposed wealth tax, and asks whether it’s enough to dismiss concerns over a lack of devolved powers with

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Galloway is no way back

January 6, 2016 Paul Cruikshank

Paul Cruikshank responds to yesterday’s controversial article and says a return for George Galloway would be a backwards and damaging step.    Yesterday, Scott McGregor wrote that Scottish Labour should

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Head in the game or heart on the sleeve

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 Paul Cruikshank

As the Labour Party idolises a left-winger, Paul Cruikshank celebrates two great left-wing politicians who cut poverty, revitalised public services and took the people with them.   “Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

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Why I’m voting Labour

May 7, 2015 Paul Cruikshank

Glasgow law student Paul Cruikshank sets out why he’s voting Labour today.   It will come as no surprise to anyone that I am voting Labour in this General Election.

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Johann Lamont and Scottish Labour

October 27, 2014 Paul Cruikshank

Paul Cruikshank sets out two central challenges Scottish Labour needs to face up to.   This weekend, Johann Lamont announced she will be standing down as leader of the Labour Party

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