Cold Comfort.

In this episode we begin with today's (Tuesday's) debate and vote on Labour's proposal to scrap winter fuel allowance payments for the vast majority of pensioners.
Who among Labour MPs rebelled? How many abstained? Which way did Scotland's new batch of Labour MPs vote?
Why did Labour select this particular payment and what does it presage for Reeve's budget in October?
We also examine the narratives surrounding the proposal being peddled by both Labour and Conservatives.
Naturally we pay particular attention to the impact in Scotland.

Lesley was part of the Stand Up To Racism anti-racist counter demonstration in George Square Glasgow last Saturday. She reflects on the day and its events.
Lesley also took part in the launch of Building a Local Scotland.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24572042.campaigners-say-scottish-council-areas-large-work-properly/
If you want to support this campaign go to
https://buildlocal.scot/sign-the-declaration/

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What is The Lesley Riddoch Podcast?

Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.