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The hard right of the living dead – the march of the Tory hordes

Graham Martin watches in horror as the Scottish Tories reanimate

OPINION 10 May 2017 by Graham Martin

GE17: Scotland’s trade unions call for positive, progressive policies

The Scottish Trades Union Congress says the 2017 general election campaign must not be a Brexit re-run

OPINION 26 April 2017 Guest post

The third sector vision must stand out in the distorted politics of the age

Graham Martin says the third sector must get in gear fast and use the general election to expound its ideas for a better world

OPINION 19 April 2017 by Graham Martin

Let’s rescue our rights from the depths of Brexit

Mhairi Snowden says civil society should be very concerned about the impact of Brexit on our human rights

OPINION 6 April 2017 Guest post

Brexit fallout will cut Scotland’s third sector deeply

Maggie Lennon is calling on Scotland's third sector to get involved now in lobbying for a fair deal for the third sector following Brexit

OPINION 24 March 2017 Guest post

The sound of silence: why won’t the third sector criticise the Scottish Government?

Organisations' reluctance to criticise the Scottish Government means controversial policies are being accepted without much opposition, argues Robert Armour

OPINION 21 March 2017 by Robert Armour

What does the third sector need most from IndyBrexit?

Martin Sime considers what impact the third sector can have in the second independence referendum campaign while leaving the EU

OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post

Charities are a crucial part of the Living Wage movement

Sandy MacDonald argues that paying the Living Wage is crucial to help charities deliver on their mission

OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post

Charity campaigning: is it time to get offensive?

Susan Smith says charities should learn from grassroots campaigners and be prepared to ruffle feathers

OPINION 2 March 2017 by Susan Smith

Tory brutality laid bare - now let’s shape the alternative

Christina McKelvie on Scotland's new social security system

OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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