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In this episode we begin with today's (Tuesday's) debate and vote on Labour's proposal to scrap winter fuel allowance payments for the vast majority of pensioners.
Who among Labour MPs rebelled? How many abstained? Which way did Scotland's new batch of Labour MPs vote?
Why did Labour select this particular payment and what does it presage for Reeve's budget in October?
We also examine the narratives surrounding the proposal being peddled by both Labour and Conservatives.
Naturally we pay particular attention to the impact in Scotland.
Lesley was part of the Stand Up To Racism anti-racist counter demonstration in George Square Glasgow last Saturday. She reflects on the day and its events.
Lesley also took part in the launch of Building a Local Scotland.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24572042.campaigners-say-scottish-council-areas-large-work-properly/
If you want to support this campaign go to
https://buildlocal.scot/sign-the-declaration/
By Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson4.9
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In this episode we begin with today's (Tuesday's) debate and vote on Labour's proposal to scrap winter fuel allowance payments for the vast majority of pensioners.
Who among Labour MPs rebelled? How many abstained? Which way did Scotland's new batch of Labour MPs vote?
Why did Labour select this particular payment and what does it presage for Reeve's budget in October?
We also examine the narratives surrounding the proposal being peddled by both Labour and Conservatives.
Naturally we pay particular attention to the impact in Scotland.
Lesley was part of the Stand Up To Racism anti-racist counter demonstration in George Square Glasgow last Saturday. She reflects on the day and its events.
Lesley also took part in the launch of Building a Local Scotland.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24572042.campaigners-say-scottish-council-areas-large-work-properly/
If you want to support this campaign go to
https://buildlocal.scot/sign-the-declaration/

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