Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Scottish think tank founded in memory of trade unionist Jimmy Reid, to continue his legacy of radical political thinking and action. His words still echo.
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Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture 2025 – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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If you were unable to attend the memorial lecture or would like to hear Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah again, you can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here. reidfoundation.scot/2025/08/jimm...
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds. Other reports have highlighted the risk to higher skilled jobs. Overall, the report expects the UK economy to add 2.3m jobs by 2035, but unevenly distributed. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
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November 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds. Other reports have highlighted the risk to higher skilled jobs. Overall, the report expects the UK economy to add 2.3m jobs by 2035, but unevenly distributed. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is. "Choices over how much to tax, spend and borrow are not narrow, technical questions. They are inescapably political." So are the OBR’s traditional economic assumptions, often wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is. "Choices over how much to tax, spend and borrow are not narrow, technical questions. They are inescapably political." So are the OBR’s traditional economic assumptions, often wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college. Staff and students marched from Arbroath to the college's Gardyne campus in Dundee at the weekend calling for greater funding from the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college - principal
Dundee and Angus College faces £2.5m of cuts, including withdrawing from its Arbroath sporting campus.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college. Staff and students marched from Arbroath to the college's Gardyne campus in Dundee at the weekend calling for greater funding from the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UKGov launches new AI growth plan. Outlines how UK will act as a “first customer” for promising start-ups which are building high-quality AI hardware products like chips. This will be backed by an investment of £100m, but most coming from private sources. www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk...
UK Government launches new AI growth plan
The UK Government has launched a new plan intended to boost the growth of the artificial intelligence sector
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November 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
UKGov launches new AI growth plan. Outlines how UK will act as a “first customer” for promising start-ups which are building high-quality AI hardware products like chips. This will be backed by an investment of £100m, but most coming from private sources. www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk...
Thanks to Sera Scotland for an excellent discussion on the challenges facing water and sewage. Broad agreement on the need for water use measures, ending economic regulation, a new public service model, and stopping the stealth privatisation of Scottish Water.
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thanks to Sera Scotland for an excellent discussion on the challenges facing water and sewage. Broad agreement on the need for water use measures, ending economic regulation, a new public service model, and stopping the stealth privatisation of Scottish Water.
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plan. “We must see everyone on the same page, bringing community members and residents with them in their plans instead of sidelining local voices.” www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum plan
The STUC has invited the UK Home Office, Highland Council, the local MP and MSPs, NHS Highland and Police Scotland to a meeting in a bid to “counter the false narratives permeated by the far right.”
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November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plan. “We must see everyone on the same page, bringing community members and residents with them in their plans instead of sidelining local voices.” www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war on civil servants. Urges “Reconsider hybrid working targets and instead focus on fostering a workplace culture across Scottish Government that emphasises choice, flexibility and respect for individual need.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564254...
Union warned hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war against civil servants
The Herald obtained more than 60 documents detailing union fury at the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war on civil servants. Urges “Reconsider hybrid working targets and instead focus on fostering a workplace culture across Scottish Government that emphasises choice, flexibility and respect for individual need.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564254...
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it. UK GDP was £100bn lower than it could have been in absence of austerity. Its spending can kick start (and equally, kick away) economic growth through public investment. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it | British Politics and Policy at LSE
As Rachel Reeves gets closer to delivering her Budget, it's becoming increasingly clear that further austerity will only lead to us getting poorer.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it. UK GDP was £100bn lower than it could have been in absence of austerity. Its spending can kick start (and equally, kick away) economic growth through public investment. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study. Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures. theconversation.com/how-heat-fro...
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study
Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study. Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures. theconversation.com/how-heat-fro...
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UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
How household and govt contracts could be fueling UK inflation. Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation. A self-reinforcing cycle. theconversation.com/how-househol...
How household contracts could be fueling UK inflation
Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation.
theconversation.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
How household and govt contracts could be fueling UK inflation. Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation. A self-reinforcing cycle. theconversation.com/how-househol...
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A water system that works for people and nature. While Scotland has avoided the worst aspects of privatisation in E&W, many challenges remain for Scottish Water. Dave Watson from the Reid Foundation will discuss on Monday 24 Nov. At 7pm. Register👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-water-sy...
A water system which will work for people and nature.
What are the socialist solutions for today’s challenges for Scottish Water?
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November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A water system that works for people and nature. While Scotland has avoided the worst aspects of privatisation in E&W, many challenges remain for Scottish Water. Dave Watson from the Reid Foundation will discuss on Monday 24 Nov. At 7pm. Register👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-water-sy...
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'A Stakeholder Model of Ferry Provision' Report Launch
This report and event explores the social and economic significance of ferry provision for island communities
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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Scottish bookshops warn they are at risk of 'serious harm'. “The distinct picture which emerges from this research is of the scale and reach of the cultural activities and the community engagement delivered by Scotland’s bookshops.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563239...
Scottish bookshops warn of 'serious harm' risk without new funding support
New report warns role of bookshops as 'cultural powerhouses' should not be 'taken for granted'.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Scottish bookshops warn they are at risk of 'serious harm'. “The distinct picture which emerges from this research is of the scale and reach of the cultural activities and the community engagement delivered by Scotland’s bookshops.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563239...
Skills gap risks climate change ambitions, MSPs told . "It is not just a numbers problem, but also a skills problem. Whilst organisations such as Skills Development Scotland have started to address these, the overall outputs are currently modest." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562823...
Shortage of skilled workers will raise costs and risk climate change ambitions
A shortage of workers with skills to make Scotland's buildings more energy efficient is putting the government's goal to meet climate change target…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Skills gap risks climate change ambitions, MSPs told . "It is not just a numbers problem, but also a skills problem. Whilst organisations such as Skills Development Scotland have started to address these, the overall outputs are currently modest." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562823...
The UK government’s risky rollback of financial regulation threatens long-term growth. Rolling back key safeguards that were put in place to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis that the UK has never recovered fully from. theconversation.com/the-uk-gover...
The UK government’s risky rollback of financial regulation threatens long-term growth
Some rules are there for a very good reason.
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The UK government’s risky rollback of financial regulation threatens long-term growth. Rolling back key safeguards that were put in place to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis that the UK has never recovered fully from. theconversation.com/the-uk-gover...
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“By this time we were both moving crabwise, heads tilted, systematically scanning the shelves…”
Voltaire & Rousseau, a second-hand bookshop in Glasgow, has made at least one science-fictional literary appearance to date, in THE STONE CANAL by @amendlocke.bsky.social
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Voltaire & Rousseau, a second-hand bookshop in Glasgow, has made at least one science-fictional literary appearance to date, in THE STONE CANAL by @amendlocke.bsky.social
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bookriot.com/voltaire-and...
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“By this time we were both moving crabwise, heads tilted, systematically scanning the shelves…”
Voltaire & Rousseau, a second-hand bookshop in Glasgow, has made at least one science-fictional literary appearance to date, in THE STONE CANAL by @amendlocke.bsky.social
💙📚
bookriot.com/voltaire-and...
Voltaire & Rousseau, a second-hand bookshop in Glasgow, has made at least one science-fictional literary appearance to date, in THE STONE CANAL by @amendlocke.bsky.social
💙📚
bookriot.com/voltaire-and...
Scotland’s green energy boom - who really benefits? Community reaction. A key question from who is benefitting – is the issue of foreign-ownership. www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Who really benefits from Scotland’s green energy revolution?
Across Scotland, communities question who profits from the green energy boom as foreign ownership rises and local benefits fail to materialise.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Scotland’s green energy boom - who really benefits? Community reaction. A key question from who is benefitting – is the issue of foreign-ownership. www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Is there a strong economic case for dropping the two-child benefits cap? This is what the evidence tells us. The limit was introduced to cut the welfare bill, but at what cost? Scrapping it could take 500k out of child poverty. theconversation.com/is-there-a-s...
Is there a strong economic case for dropping the two-child benefits cap? This is what the evidence tells us
The limit was introduced to cut the welfare bill, but at what cost?
theconversation.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Is there a strong economic case for dropping the two-child benefits cap? This is what the evidence tells us. The limit was introduced to cut the welfare bill, but at what cost? Scrapping it could take 500k out of child poverty. theconversation.com/is-there-a-s...
‘Honest John’ gets caught out on Scots income tax levels. Or, merchant banker objects to his wealthy pals paying more tax. This rant is an evidence free zone of complete mince. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
‘Honest John’ gets caught out on Scots income tax levels
Scotland’s tangled income tax system delivers pennies to the low-paid while hammering middle earners and driving talent away — all to fund a…
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November 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
‘Honest John’ gets caught out on Scots income tax levels. Or, merchant banker objects to his wealthy pals paying more tax. This rant is an evidence free zone of complete mince. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
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🔴 NEW: A Russian oligarch praised by Vladimir Putin has amassed a property portfolio in the UK under the veil of secretive offshore trusts.
Anti-corruption campaigners say our investigation is a “shocking indictment” of the UK’s “dirty money” defences
www.theferret.scot/r...
Anti-corruption campaigners say our investigation is a “shocking indictment” of the UK’s “dirty money” defences
www.theferret.scot/r...
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔴 NEW: A Russian oligarch praised by Vladimir Putin has amassed a property portfolio in the UK under the veil of secretive offshore trusts.
Anti-corruption campaigners say our investigation is a “shocking indictment” of the UK’s “dirty money” defences
www.theferret.scot/r...
Anti-corruption campaigners say our investigation is a “shocking indictment” of the UK’s “dirty money” defences
www.theferret.scot/r...
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Is the Office for Budget Responsibility anti-democratic? The OBR wields power not through policy decisions but through the narratives it constructs. Its Economic and Fiscal Outlooks do not simply describe the economy; they frame it. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Is the Office for Budget Responsibility anti-democratic? | British Politics and Policy at LSE
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) plays a pivotal role in shaping fiscal policy. But, it may also inadvertently constrain political imagination.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Is the Office for Budget Responsibility anti-democratic? The OBR wields power not through policy decisions but through the narratives it constructs. Its Economic and Fiscal Outlooks do not simply describe the economy; they frame it. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Supporting workplace learning. The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Union Learning Fund will support 23 programmes in sectors ranging from social care to the steel industry. www.gov.scot/news/support...
Supporting workplace learning
Strengthening skills development.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Supporting workplace learning. The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Union Learning Fund will support 23 programmes in sectors ranging from social care to the steel industry. www.gov.scot/news/support...
Where is the left? Radical organising was once backed up by a network of physical spaces, with many examples in Glasgow. How can we rebuild them to support the movements we need now? newint.org/protest/2025...
Where is the left?
Radical organizing was once backed up by a network of physical spaces. How can we rebuild them to support the movements we need now? By Rosie Hampton.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Where is the left? Radical organising was once backed up by a network of physical spaces, with many examples in Glasgow. How can we rebuild them to support the movements we need now? newint.org/protest/2025...