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Independence & Democracy A second independence referendum in the next Parliament A community led convention to reform local democracy A consultative referendum on the British monarchy Elected RISE officials will only accept a workers wage Tax Increase the top rate of tax to 60% A special tax avoidance team to target those avoiding, evading or manipulating the tax system Introduce a Scottish Service Tax, replacing Council Tax with an income-based tax. Work to implement a Scottish Land Value Tax A whisky tax of £1 per — Read more →

Economy Green MSPs will push for fair pay, decent jobs, workers’ rights and opportunities for cooperative enterprise. We will support Scotland’s energy industries to begin a large-scale transition into renewable energy generation, design and research, creating over 200,000 jobs in sustainable industries. We call for better support to help people find work and an end to the sanctions that punish those who can’t find a job. Society and care Introduce a Living Wage Plus. We want to raise the basic rate of pay for all social care staff. Increase the Carer’s Allowance to recognise the — Read more →

Independence “We will oppose any attempt by the SNP to hold a 2nd referendum during this parliament – no matter the result of the EU referendum this June.” “We will support a fresh, positive drive to promote the benefits of the Union.” “We will support the creation of a new UK-wide effort to promote the strengths and values of the Union, fostering greater ties and solidarity across the entire United Kingdom.” Tax and Welfare We will use “our tax powers to create a competitive and — Read more →

All major parties have now released their candidate lists for the Holyrood elections in May. Use the table below to browse the candidates in each constituency and check out the regional lists for each party at the end of the page. Constituency Candidates Constituency Region SNP Labour Conservatives Lib Dem Aberdeen Central NE Kevin Stewart Lewis MacDonald Sebastian Leslie Ken McLeod Aberdeen Donside NE Mark McDonald Greg Williams Liam Kerr Isobel Davidson Aberdeen South and North Kincardine NE Maureen Watt Alison Evison Ross Thomson John — Read more →