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Lesley Riddoch’s new book Thrive explores why Scots won’t simmer down and why they continue to talk about independence when there was a no vote a decade ago.
Scotland is not as populated as Yorkshire, nor as wealthy as London. But it’s also not as Conservative, nor as suspicious of Europeans, as keen on Brexit or as willing to flog off public assets to the ruling party’s pals.
Scotland is a former state with its own laws, education, universities, languages, welfare system, history and hang-ups. A progressive North Atlantic nation steered by a Westminster government that’s totally preoccupied with regaining lost imperial status. Put simply is another country. A social democracy stuck in a Conservative state.
In Hope & Despair Neil Findlay does not shy away from the impact he has felt both in his work in politics and in his personal life. From the domination of the SNP to observing decisions Tories made in Westminster, Neil speaks out about these last 5 years, reflecting on the ever-changing world of Scottish politics. Since 2016, former Labour MSP Neil Findlay has kept a log of the ongoings of Scottish Parliament, which he describes to be one of crisis.
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This book shows how a campaigning msp can make a real difference. Neil’s work on mesh, the pardon for Scottish miners and the Covid scandal in our care homes is an example to others. MARION SCOTT, The Sunday Post
Neil is scathing about the state of Scottish politics and despite honest attempts to build a coalition for change across the divide. MATT KERR, Morning Star
Findlay’s book, Hope and Despair, reveals an attempt to bridge the divide between March 2020 and January 2021 - months before the Holyrood poll. PAUL HUTCHEON, Daily Record
Neil Findlay is not someone who can be accused of understatement.HAMISH MORRISON, The National
Findlay was one of the few at Holyrood – even in his own party – who seemed comfortable with being described as a Socialist. And who could accurately be described as hailing from a working-class background. KEVIN MCKENNA, The Herald
This is a very important book that reminds us of some of the shameful decisions made here in Scotland during the Covid pandemic, I couldn’t put it down.JAMIE CALDWELL, UNITE the Union
This book does indeed lift the lid on the rot at the heart of our politics - it is an essential read. GORDON MARTIN, RMT Scotland
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