'New' New Labour's new Leader Slaps Unions and Public Sector in the Face

Ed Miliband MP who is the new leader of 'New' New Labour slapped unions in the face yesterday by telling them not to strike against budget cuts. I believe that he made these comments to try and get rid of his new nick name 'Red Ed'. He said that the Labour party would not back a wave of strikes and the public would not accept a wave of strikes. When Miliband made these comments many union members were shouting "rubbish" and did not welcome the sound bite.

I think this shows what Labour really is and has been since 1997, Tories with red ties. I think Mr Miliband forgets that it was the unions that put him where he is today. If he did not get the backing from the unions David Miliband MP would have became the next leader of the Labour party, not that he would have been any better, the carbon copy of Tony Blair that he is.

So what is next for the Labour party? If they continue like this it looks like Labour will be in opposition for a long time, not that it will make any difference as Labour and the Tories could do just as equally as bad a job...and the Lib-Dems might as well be Tories anyway.

I very much doubt that the people of Scotland will be happy with what Ed Miliband MP has been saying. It is clear that Mr Miliband will not be standing shoulder to shoulder with our public sector workers. The SNP on the other hand will do all they can to protect public sector cuts and stop the prviatisation of our vital public services. Alex Salmond MSP and the SNP are on the side of our public sector and workers in Scotland.

If the unions really want to make a difference in Scotland, they would back the SNP. It is clear that Miliband is a weak leader and will let the ConDem Government at Westminster reduce our services. When the unions are looking for political backing for saving jobs, they can not run to Ed Miliband, as he has made it clear he is NOT on their side.

Shame on you Ed Miliband.

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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Scotland's Voice for people in The Gambia

I attended the launch of the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia on Tuesday (21/09/10). I first got involved when I was contacted by Local News Glasgow to attend a small protest to highlight the mistreatment of Gambian Journalists back in 2009 at Buchanan Street. When I arrived I met Alieu Ceesey who fled the Gambia in fear of his life just because he spoke against the Gambian Government. The Journalists that we were protesting for were not as lucky as Alieu and were unable to escape. They were being punished for doing their job.

I am pleased that a year later we now have an official campaign group set up. At the launch a number of people gave speeches including myself. We had cross party support for the campaign too. Anas Sarwar MP, Labour Glasgow Central, Cllr Danny Alderslow, Green Southside Central Ward and myself from the SNP attended the launch. Anne McLaughlin MSP, SNP Glasgow Regional Member, also sent a statement to show her support for the campaign.

At the launch I said in my speech how important it is for all political parties to work together on issues like this. When peoples lives are at risk there is no room for petty party politics. I also spoke about how I was pleased to be a founding member of the first ever campaign for human rights in the Gambia to be launched in Scotland, and even the UK. I said that this group is the group that will tell the UK Government that the people of Scotland do not want the UK Government propping up corrupt countries.

If you want to get involved in the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia Please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP

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Scotland's Voice for people in The Gambia

I attended the launch of the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia on Tuesday (21/09/10). I fist got involved when I was contacted by Local News Glasgow to attend a small protest to highlight the mistreatment of Gambian Journalists back in 2009 at Buchanan Street. When I arrived I met Alieu Ceesey who fled the Gambia in fear of his life just because he spoke against the Gambian Government. The Journalists that we were protesting for were not as lucky as Alieu and were unable to escape. They were being punished for doing their job.

I am pleased that a year later we now have an official campaign group set up. At the launch a number of people gave speeches including myself. We had cross party support for the campaign too. Anas Sarwar MP, Labour Glasgow Central, Cllr Danny Alderslow, Green Southside Central Ward and myself from the SNP attended the launch. Anne McLaughlin MSP, SNP Glasgow Regional Member, also sent a statement to show her support for the campaign.

At the launch I said in my speech how important it is for all political parties to work together on issues like this. When peoples lives are at risk there is no room for petty party politics. I also spoke about how I was pleased to be a founding member of the first ever campaign for human rights in the Gambia to be launched in Scotland, and even the UK. I said that this group is the group that will tell the UK Government that the people of Scotland do not want the UK Government propping up corrupt countries.

If you want to get involved in the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia Please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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Austin Sheridan MSYP welcomes face lift of Govan Cross

I am pleased to see that money has been spend improving the town centre of Govan. For a long time Govan Cross has been neglected by the Labour Council in Glasgow leaving weeds to grow out of the pavements and allowing the general facilities to decay.

I welcome the investment triggered by local residents and elected representatives to improve the Town Centre of Govan. New pavements are being put down to replace the ones with weeds and pot holes. The Bus Station has seen investment making it safer for young children and better bus shelters for winter.

Govan Cross is a place with many historical buildings and holds a lot of history. Govan is older than Glasgow but ended up integrating into the growing economy of Glasgow. It is a shame that we have let our oldest part of Glasgow be abused for so long. I am pleased that local residents and representatives, including myself, have fought the corner for Govan.

Now that Govan Cross has been given a face lift, Govan riverside will now see new riverside houses being built which will boost the local economy.

If you have any questions please e-mail me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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Campaign for Glasgow Southside Begins

This Sunday we will see the start of my campaigning to become the MSYP for the new constituency of Glasgow Southside in March 2011.

I will be spending time with friends who have agreed to help my campaign in Toryglen which is a new area I will cover in the re-drawn boundary and later that afternoon I will spend time in Govanhill, which is also a new area in the re-drawn constituency, doing campaign work.

No doubt it will be a tough election like Govan in 2009 with a wide range of good candidates. I hope that I am able to get it right again next year so that I can represent areas like Govan East, Kinning Park, Pollokshields again for another two years and will hopefully be elected to serve areas like the Gorbals, Toryglen and Govanhill for the first time. I am very disappointed that I will loose Govan Cross and everything to the west of Govan. It has been a privilege to serve them over the past year and a half and will continue to do so with pride until the 2011 SYP election.

I hope that the young people aged between 14-25 choose me to be their strong local voice for them so that I can champion on their behalf on things that really matter to them.

My Manifesto will be published on 25th January 2011.

If you have any questions please contact me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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Change the date Clegg

Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister of the UK plans to hold a referendum on whether the voting system to elect MPs to Westminster should be changed to the Alternative Vote (AV) but wants to do it on the same day as the 2011 Scottish Parliament General Election.

I think that it is unfair to hold both votes on the same day. Changing the voting system is a really big change and is not just a simple Yes/No vote that won't make much of a difference, we are talking about changing UK politics dramatically. I am in favour of a referendum on this issue but it should not be held on the same day as any other elections, especially national elections.

The outcome of the AV referendum will be important. That is why, for the referendum to have a fair chance, should be held on a separate date where people can consider it without having to worry about who is going to Govern their nation for the next 4 years on top of that. The AV Referendum campaign also threatens to overshadow the Scottish General Election as the AV Campaign will be a big one which will, as a result, give the London based parties more media attention putting other parties at a disadvantage.

I hope that Nick Clegg MP takes these things into account, I also hope he will be in constant dialog with the Scottish Government on his AV Referendum plans. If the UK Government had any respect for the people of Scotland, they would not undermine our national elections and have them be overshadowed with a Westminster issue.

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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Austin Sheridan MSYP Welcomes more help for Young Carers

I would just like to start of by congratulating the Scottish Government in introducing the very first Young Carers Strategy in the UK. The Scottish Youth Parliament supports more help for young carers as do I, in fact it was in my manifesto and I have done work in my constituency with young carers and have worked with elected members and organisations to make sure that I champion the views of young carers who in my view, are often the unsung heroes of our society.

Many people across Scotland will know someone who is a Young Carer or are one them self. We all know how they can struggle to do simple things that other young people take for granted such as going out to socialise regularly, going to school, being able to go onto further education etc the list goes on. I am sure that Young Carers across Scotland will welcome this.

This also makes you wonder if the UK Government will introduce any Government Strategy for young carers south of the boarder. I think this shows once again that the Scottish Parliament is leading the way and is more in touch with people than Westminster is. It is time that Westminster caught up with the times and got it's act together.

Maybe David Cameron should shadow Alex Salmond for a couple of weeks and see how it's done.

Until then, well done to the Scottish Government!

Scottish Government Young Carers Strategy Link: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/23153304/0

Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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