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Democratic Backbone: Members as the Core The Scottish Green Party stands out as a grassroots, member-led organization. Unlike other parties, members are not just a source of income but the backbone of the party. All policies are determined by members, emphasizing participation and accessibility. Member-Led Democracy: A Strength to Protect The party’s approach to member-led democracy is a key strength. This democratic process ensures that every member can propose, amend, and speak to motions. However, there’s always room for improvement, especially as the party grows. Contrasting Labour’s Approach The Labour Party’s recent conference highlighted a stark contrast. Despite voting for the…

A South Ayrshire councillor has announced his decision to join Alex Salmond’s Alba Party, making it the second defection from the SNP in a week. Why did Chris Cullen leave the SNP? Chris Cullen, who represents Ayr East Ward, said he was inspired by Ash Regan, a former SNP leadership candidate who crossed to Alba on Saturday. Regan made a speech at the Alba conference, where she said that the party offered hope and renewed optimism for the Scottish independence movement. Cullen said he felt that the SNP had failed to deliver on independence and had strung along its members.…

A 58-year-old man has lost his life and another diver has been hospitalized after a diving incident at Houton Pier in Orkney, Scotland. What happened at Houton Pier? According to Police Scotland, the two divers were brought by boat to Houton Pier around 10.35am on Friday, October 27, 2023, after a “medical emergency” at sea. Emergency services attended the scene and one man was taken to hospital for treatment. The other diver, aged 58, was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin are aware. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing. A report…

A community-owned garden and cafe in Aberdeen has transformed an overgrown patch of grass into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community. The Bonnymuir Green Community Trust, which runs the garden and cafe, is now looking for more volunteers to help keep its services open to the public. The garden and cafe, which is located on the site of the former Bonnymuir Green Bowling Club, offers regular social and educational events for locals, such as yoga, art exhibitions, and gardening workshops. The Trust also grows vegetables and flowers, and sells homemade food and drinks. The story behind Bonnymuir Green…

Two men were attacked and injured in a field near a residential street in Clydebank, Scotland, on Saturday afternoon. The victims, aged 28 and 38, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment. Their condition is not known at this time. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses to come forward. What happened in the field? According to police, the assault took place around 1.55pm on Saturday in a field next to Waulkingmill Road. The field is located near a housing estate and a primary school. It is not clear what led to the…

More than 480 people participated in the annual Moira Run on Sunday, a 5k race in Glasgow’s Queens Park that pays tribute to Moira Jones, who was killed there in 2008. Moira Run raises funds and awareness for victims of crime The event was organized by the Moira Fund, a charity founded by Moira’s mother Bea Jones, to support families who have lost a loved one as a result of violent crime. The fund works in partnership with Victim Support Scotland (VSS), a national organization that provides emotional and practical assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. The Moira Run…

The Kingston Bridge, a major crossing over the River Clyde in Glasgow, will be closed to traffic for four nights starting from Monday, October 30. The closure is part of the essential inspection works on the M8 motorway between Junctions 19 and 20, carried out by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland. Why is the bridge closing? The inspection works are aimed at completing the Kingston Bridge spandrel wall inspection, which is a vital part of the bridge’s structure. The spandrel wall is the vertical wall between the arches of the bridge, which supports the deck and transfers the load…