Scotland Stands with Greece: NO to austerity, democracy will not be blackmailed

Speech for @Peoplesassyscot at today's Edinburgh rally: The Peoples Assembly against Austerity in Scotland is made up of trade unions and campaigning organisations representing over 350,000 people in Scotland. Our founding principle lays out the statement that there is no need for any cuts to public spending; no need to decimate public services; no need for unemployment or pay and pension cuts; no need for austerity and privatisation.

There IS an alternative. An alternative to the economic stupidity of austerity cuts that make people poorer, reduce the money in the economy, stifle growth and lead to a vicious circle of even more cuts.