Why the ‘social democratic’ SNP needs some fresh thinking after 15 years in power
Published: 22 June 2022
Commentary
Pre-distributive social democracy is an idea that may help the radical left to make headway given SNP dominance in Scottish local and national government.
Despite growing evidence of disquiet and even discontent with the current Scottish government, the ruling Scottish Nationalist Party retains what many believe is an unassailable position of dominance after the local elections of May 2022.
Gregor Gall writes that there is no doubt that the opposition is still a long way behind, but the cracks are starting to appear in the notion that Scotland is a de facto “one party state” under the SNP. The announcement of the intention to hold a further referendum on independence in October 2023 is likely to crystallise these tensions further.
For the radical left to make headway in these new times, fresh thinking is needed: pre-distributive social democracy.
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First published: 22 June 2022