“When New Labour came to power, we got a Right-wing Conservative government. I came to realise that voting Labour wasn't in Scotland's interests any more. Any doubt I had about that was cast aside for ever when I saw Gordon Brown cosying up to Margaret Thatcher in Downing Street.”
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Jimmy Reid
Jimmy Reid was a distinguished Scottish politician and trade unionist, recognized for his significant contributions to the Scottish Labour Party and the nation's education sector. Born on July 9, 1932, in Glasgow, Scotland, Reid served as a trade unionist and later as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). His career spanned several decades, during which he advocated for social justice and education reform. Reid passed away on August 10, 2010. more
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