Here is the introduction to a Document that will be publish on Saturday that will, I hope, challenge all of us who are candidates in the Holyrood elections, no matter our party allegiance. “The Poverty Truth Commission was formed in March 2009 after a group of people from disadvantaged communities in Glasgow testified on poverty …
Feb
09
The people made it happen!
Politics, especially local politics, and even more especially local politics when you are in opposition and the administration is so incompetent, can be a very frustrating experience. But ever so often, you get a wee moment that tells you that it’s worth it Last night was one such moment. About six months ago whilst out …
Dec
28
Superstars in our midst
There is a woman I see very so often in the street who is a member of a very special group of people, She’s a kinship carer; some-one who cares for a member of their extended family because the state can’t or won’t step in. In her case its because her daughter died in tragic …




