Murphyss embracing of Scottish patriotism is another indicator how he will push Labour to compete with the SNP - not on social policies but nationalism. I imagine that the right in the SNP, which will grow as wealth is inevitably attracted to power, will do the same. Issues of class politics will be hard to see for all the flag-flying, none of which will be red! Making it clear that Scottish Labour is a patriotic party Murphy will say: One: we will make it clear that we are both a democratic socialist party and a patriotic party. We are a socialist party yes, but we recognise that our political faith grew out of something deeper which is ingrained in our Scottish character. It was there before our party in the ethics of Burns poetry, the economic vision of New Lanark, the actions of the Highlanders who took on brutal landlords. A belief that we stand together, look after those who need our help, and make sure that everyone gets a fair shout. 2. Declaring Scottish Labour a party that represents Scotland first Two: while we do not give up on our belief in active solidarity with people across the United Kingdom and around the world, we will make it clear that this is complementary to, and not in conflict with, the national interest of Scotland. We will declare ourselves a party that represents Scotland first, and where, as Scots, we work with others to achieve the potential of all.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:04:05 +0000
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