1 THE STUC are hosting their traditional election hustings online this week. Hear from workers across Scotland as they share their stories and ask politicians what they will do to address the challenges facing workers today.
Heavy hitters from each of the parties, including Fiona Hyslop, Patrick Harvie, Anas Sarwar, Wee Willie Rennie and Steven Kerr will be in attandance. Free Tickets available via Eventbrite – www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-trade-union-congress-scottish-parliament-election-hustings-
Tuesday April 12 at 7:30pm.
2 GORDON MacIntyre Kemp of Believe in Scotland and Business for Scotland is heading to the Borders (virtually) for a Q&A with Yes Linton. Kemp will be joining them for a Zoom presentation on Tuesday April 13 at 7.30pm. Believe in Scotland specialises in presenting the positive case for independence, and Gordon will describe the resources available and answer questions. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yes-linton-presents-gordon-macintyre
3 PET lover? Well this is one for you. The More for Scotland’s Animals campaign coalition (MFSA) aims to raise the profile of animal welfare amongst MSPs ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections. This virtual hustings, hosted by MFSA, is an opportunity to put forward your animal welfare questions to MSP candidates ahead of the elections.
Spokespersons from each party will be in attendance: Ben MacPherson (SNP), Alison Johnstone (Greens), Molly Nolan (LibDem), Colin Smith from the Labour Party and Maurice Golden from the Conservativeswill be showing up. Go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-for-scotlands-animals-hustings
Thursday April 15 5:30pm.
4 Friends of the Earth are hosting a hustings allowing people to put questions to the election candidates. There is a climate emergency, so hop along and hear what the candidates have to say. Details at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/falkirk-climate-hustings-tickets-148757454551
Thursday April 29 at 7:30pm.
5 INCLUSION Scotland are hosting a disabled persons Question Time this week so now is the time to ask candidates what the new Parliament will mean for disabled people.
Disabled People’s Question Time will give you the opportunity to hear direct from leading politicians from Scotland’s main parties on how they plan to make a difference for disabled people over the next five years.
The event this Wednesday at 6pm will be chaired by leading journalist Pennie Taylor and the panel will include a representative from each of the five parties elected in the last Scottish Parliament. Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-parliament-elections-2021-disabled-peoples-question-time
6 AS the host of the COP26 climate talks this November, the city of Glasgow will be at the centre of a global discussion concerning the health of people and planet. Join Glasgow Climate and Health hustings on international Earth Day, Thursday April 22 at 7.30pm, for a special election hustings, as healthcare workers in Glasgow grill candidates in the upcoming election. Go to www.medact.org/event/scottish-elections-2021-glasgow-climate-and-health-hustings/
7 THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has invited representatives of each of Scotland’s main political parties to take part in a housing hustings event to discuss issues that are relevant to the social housing sector. Panellists will each have the opportunity to set out their party position and will also answer questions. April 14 at 3pm. Head to www.sfha.co.uk/whats-on/event-details/sfha-scottish-parliament-election-hustings
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