Scottish Socialist Party broadcast.
May 2, 2011 --Scotland goes to the polls on May 5. Below is the Scottish Socialist Party's election manifesto. For a PDF version of the party's detailed election platform, click HERE.
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In a devolved Scotland the SSP is committed to implementing the following:
■ For a Yes vote in any independence referendum.
■ The introduction of participatory democracy at community
level by establishing local assemblies with the power to make and veto
decisions that affect their community.
■ An increase in the maximum number of councillors per ward from 4 to 6, to allow greater proportionality and more representative local government.
We will also campaign for the following measures, which are not within the Scottish Parliament’s powers: