East Germany from 1949 to 1990, a Soviet-influenced socialist state.
Scottish Labour candidates have pledged to rebuild and unite the party after its worst Holyrood defeat. Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are campaigning to become leader, promising to change the party’s culture, seek local coalitions, and place working people at the heart of budget decisions.
The Scottish Labour leadership contest is intensifying as candidates lay out policy directions and leadership styles. Joe Fagan is seen as challenging the frontrunner with a focus on unity, governance, and new ideas for Holyrood, while Michael Marra’s longer track record signals a readiness to interrogate party strategy.
The Guardian has published readers’ questions on equal pay, exploring whether the principle is desirable and whether it could create a better society. The discussion invites further input with a mix of personal recollections and theoretical arguments about compensation, equality, and incentives.