Scotland: What’s Left? Renewing the Centre-Left Vision for Scotland
Saturday May 12th, 1pm-5.30pm, Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS.
There is consensus that the left needs to articulate a distinctive vision for Scotland based on values rather than independence.
This conference aims to outline the vision and policy agenda to renew and reinvigorate Scottish centre-left politics. The event will cover a broad sweep of topics from the economy to civic structures from equality to international affairs.
SPEAKERS
- Johann Lamont MSP - Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
- Margaret Curran MP - Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland
- Sarah Boyack MSP (Chair) – Shadow Cabinet – Local Government and Planning
- Ken MacIntosh MSP - Shadow Cabinet, Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth
- Gregg McClymont MP - Shadow UK Minister for Pensions
- Jenny Marra MSP - Shadow Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs
- Willie Bain MP - Member of Parliament for Glasgow North East
- Cllr Lesley Hinds - Edinburgh Labour Group, Transport Spokesperson
- Peter MacMahon – Assistant Editor, the Scotsman
- Jim McCormick - Policy Commentator
Timetable
| Session | Timing | Speakers |
| Registration | 1300-1315 | |
| Introduction | 1315-1325 | Sarah Boyack MSP |
| Politics: Our Vision for Scotland | 1325-1425 | Ken Macintosh MSP Gregg McLymont MP Cllr Lesley Hinds |
| Keynote Q&A | 1430-1500 | Johann Lamont MSP
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| Break | 1500-1515 | |
| Workshops | 1515-1615 | See table below |
| What’s Left? Where now for the Scottish Centre Left | 1615-1715 | JSimon Pia (Chair) Peter McMahon Jim McCormick Catherine Bromley |
| Vote of thanks | 1730 | Daniel Johnson |
Workshops – 15:15-16:15
| Subject | Facilitator | Provocateur |
| Revitalising Scotland’s Industry How do we build a vital, balanced economy that delivers prosperity for all? | Willie Bain MP | Patrick Harvie MSP |
| Delivering Scotland’s Services How should we organise and deliver public services? | Andrew Burns | Alex Massie |
| Governing Scotland How do we govern for the people? | Margaret Curran MP | Trevor Davies |
| Scotland’s Spirit level How do we support and develop social cohesion in our communities? | Jenny Marra MSP | Tim Duffy |
Kindly supported by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies
