Bright Green co-editor Peter McColl returned as Edinburgh University rector
Peter McColl, co-editor of Bright Green, has been returned as Rector of Edinburgh University. Peter was until recently chair of Transition Scotland, works in public affairs for a Scottish charity,…
Why it's kicking off everywhere by Paul Mason – review
This is a review of Paul Mason's new book 'Why it's kicking off everywhere' - which will be available soon in all good bookshops. Paul Mason's new book, out this…
Cuts and Privatisation: Still on Edinburgh's Agenda in 2012
In November 2011, the City of Edinburgh Council took the decision not privatise environmental services (that's waste and recycling, street cleaning, and parks maintenance), following pressure from a local grassroots…
Don't worry Cameron, I can see your Big Society on the distant horizon – even if you can't
By Alex Murray The New Year. A time for sharing. A time for caring. The perfect time for a Big Society. People heading to soup kitchens. A goat for a…
Dick of the Year – credit rating agencies
These 3 companies are the guardians of the masters of the universe. Moody's, Fitch, and Standard and Poor are tasked by the world of finance with assessing the risk of…
The party hasn’t started
As the economic system built by the rich for the rich collapses, pessimism abounds. The argument seems to go like this: if the rich couldn't build a better nation, a…
Birmingham Vice Chancellor David Eastwood should resign
Last week, Bright Green covered Birmingham University's crack down on protest. Now Amnesty International and Liberty have slammed the university over its behaviour. Here, Edd Bauer, the Student Union's education…
Disciplined by Birmingham University because I was assaulted…
by Simon Furse Last week I took part in a peaceful sit in to try and raise awareness and dialogue about the effects of the white paper. My university responded…
Bingo! Osborne’s Autumn statement: fun for all the family
Thought the pre-budget report was going to be enraging? Worried that watching it will set you on a trajectory which will inevitably lead to the need for a new TV,…
5 things about pensions
Wednesday's strike isn't just about pensions. Unions like the PCS have been clear from the outset – anti-worker laws mean we can't go on strike against government policies. So unions…