The "New Scotland: New Politics" series is back this year at the University of Dundee with what promises to be one of the most lively and controversial lectures of the series. Scottish Socialist party leader Tommy Sheridan will give his perspective on the new Scottish settlement on Monday 29 January at 1pm in the Institute of Lifelong Learning.
After taking a degree in economics and politics at Stirling University in 1985, Sheridan led the fight against the poll tax in Scotland and became President of the Anti-Poll Tax Federation. It was during his detention at Saughton Prison, Edinburgh for his involvement in stopping a warrant sale that he was elected to Glasgow City Council .He became the National Convenor of the Scottish Socialist Party when it was set up in early 1999 and was elected as the first socialist MSP to the Scottish Parliament for the region of Glasgow. He pioneered the Bill to Abolish Poindings and Warrant Sales which was passed into legislation by parliament last year.
The "New Scotland: New Politics" series, organised by the University's department of politics signals the launch of the department's new honours course on Scottish politics. Tommy Sheridan, one of a number of high profile speakers this year will offer the socialist perspective before Liberal Democrat leader and Justice Minister, Jim Wallace rounds up the series delivering his thoughts on coalition government in February.
Dr. Norrie MacQueen, head of politics department said: "The "New Scotland: New Politics" series has been a great success so far with students and members of the public. I encourage anyone who is interested to come along to what promises to be a lively and rigorous debate."
The lectures, which are free and include question time take place at 1pm in the conference suite of the Institute for Education and Lifelong Learning, first floor, Tower Building.
Contact Dr Alex Wright 01382 344594