Scottish Socialist Voice
Encyclopedia
The Scottish Socialist Voice is a Scottish
political newspaper, published by the Scottish Socialist Party
. Established in November 1996, it was previously the paper of Scottish Militant Labour
, before being handed over to the SSP
when it was formed in 1998.
who acted as editor until 2003. For a short time it was edited by Kath Kyle, followed by Joanna Harvie and is currently edited by Ken Ferguson. The deputy editor is Wullie McGartland. It was originally launched as a fortnightly publication, and moved to a weekly format in early 2003, before returning to fortnightly production in 2007. In 2009 it changed from a broadsheet to a tabloid format.
Current readership is estimated as around 3,000, with distribution through subscription and street sales.
The aims of the Voice are:
In November 2006 it celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Former columns have included
reported on 18 June 2006 that Scottish Socialist Party
MSPs had been claiming on their expenses for what the newspaper termed as "over priced advertisements" in Scottish Socialist Voice. The article contrasted claims of £24 by the leader of the Liberal Democrats for advertising in his local newspaper with claims for £490 per advert by Colin Fox
for adverts in the Scottish Socialist Voice.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
political newspaper, published by the Scottish Socialist Party
Scottish Socialist Party
The Scottish Socialist Party is a left-wing Scottish political party. Positioning itself significantly to the left of Scotland's centre-left parties, the SSP campaigns on a socialist economic platform and for Scottish independence....
. Established in November 1996, it was previously the paper of Scottish Militant Labour
Scottish Militant Labour
Scottish Militant Labour was a minor political party operating in Scotland in the 1990s and was part of the Committee for a Workers' International...
, before being handed over to the SSP
Scottish Socialist Party
The Scottish Socialist Party is a left-wing Scottish political party. Positioning itself significantly to the left of Scotland's centre-left parties, the SSP campaigns on a socialist economic platform and for Scottish independence....
when it was formed in 1998.
History
It was first edited by Alan McCombesAlan McCombes
Alan William McCombes has been a leading member of the Scottish Socialist Party for several years, and was the editor of the Scottish Socialist Voice.-Background:...
who acted as editor until 2003. For a short time it was edited by Kath Kyle, followed by Joanna Harvie and is currently edited by Ken Ferguson. The deputy editor is Wullie McGartland. It was originally launched as a fortnightly publication, and moved to a weekly format in early 2003, before returning to fortnightly production in 2007. In 2009 it changed from a broadsheet to a tabloid format.
Current readership is estimated as around 3,000, with distribution through subscription and street sales.
The aims of the Voice are:
- To report the struggles of ordinary people against injustice, discrimination and exploitation.
- To expose corruption and hypocrisy in high places.
- To cover politics, culture and sport from a socialist standpoint.
- To champion the cause of an independent socialist Scotland as part of a worldwide fightback against global capitalism.
In November 2006 it celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Regular Columns
Current columns which regularly appear in the Voice include:- New Ideas - Voices from the SSY Features articles contributed by members of Scottish Socialist YouthScottish Socialist YouthScottish Socialist Youth is the youth wing of the Scottish Socialist Party. They are an anti-capitalist, anti-racist and anti-globalisation organisation. SSY stands for the creation of an independent, socialist Scotland....
- Women's Voice Features articles contributed by SSP Women's Network members, dealing with issues faced by women.
- Gie's Peace Regular column written by Morag Balfour focusing on current issues in the peace movement.
- The Wild Brunch Keef Tomkinson casts his eye across life's more leisurely pursuits.
- Soap Box Guest columnist writes on topical issue
Former columns have included
- Rebel Ink A regular column written by Kevin WilliamsonKevin Williamson (politician)Kevin Williamson is a writer, publisher, and activist originally from Caithness. He is a Scottish socialist and republican and was an activist for the Scottish Socialist Party , and was the architect of their radical drug policy, which includes the legalisation of cannabis and the provision by...
- One World An environmental column written by Rosie KaneRosie KaneRosemary "Rosie" Kane is a Scottish Socialist Party politician, and former Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Region....
- Tuned In Square-eyed socialist Keef Tomkinson recommends next week's telly.
Funding controversy
Scotland on SundayScotland on Sunday
Scotland on Sunday is a Scottish Sunday newspaper, published in Edinburgh by The Scotsman Publications Ltd and consequently assuming the role of Sunday sister to its daily stablemate The Scotsman...
reported on 18 June 2006 that Scottish Socialist Party
Scottish Socialist Party
The Scottish Socialist Party is a left-wing Scottish political party. Positioning itself significantly to the left of Scotland's centre-left parties, the SSP campaigns on a socialist economic platform and for Scottish independence....
MSPs had been claiming on their expenses for what the newspaper termed as "over priced advertisements" in Scottish Socialist Voice. The article contrasted claims of £24 by the leader of the Liberal Democrats for advertising in his local newspaper with claims for £490 per advert by Colin Fox
Colin Fox
Colin Fox is the national spokesperson of the Scottish Socialist Party, and a former member for Lothian in the Scottish Parliament...
for adverts in the Scottish Socialist Voice.