Independent Socialist for Highlands & Islands
and Argyll Constituency
Highlands and Islands Regional List & Argyll and Bute Constituency
Representing all 8 constituencies across our region — electmick.vote
Tailored socialist policies addressing the unique needs of each constituency in the Highlands and Islands — electmick.vote
Each constituency page contains policy proposals tailored to address local challenges and opportunities. They build upon our core socialist principles while responding to local needs we have identified through community engagement. We do not know the answers, but we now know most of the "questions". They can be answered only by ORGANISED local communities. Vote for your INDEPENDENT SOCIALIST candidate and we will get organised. — electmick.vote
Focused on ferry nationalisation, rural housing, sustainable tourism, and protecting coastal communities from depopulation.
View Local PoliciesAddressing rural depopulation, renewable energy jobs, improving A9 infrastructure, and supporting crofting communities.
View Local PoliciesFocused on affordable housing, public transport expansion, supporting NHS Highland, and creating green tech jobs.
View Local PoliciesSupporting whisky industry workers, RAF Lossiemouth transition, improving rail links, and diversifying the local economy.
View Local PoliciesFocused on reliable ferries, Gaelic language preservation, community land ownership, and harnessing renewable energy.
View Local PoliciesSupporting marine energy innovation, affordable air and ferry links, local food production, and protecting Orcadian heritage.
View Local PoliciesEnergy transition from oil and gas, maintaining transport links, supporting fishing communities, and addressing island costs.
View Local PoliciesAddressing overtourism, affordable housing for locals, improving the A82, and supporting Gaelic culture and crofting.
View Local PoliciesAligned with Your Party Scotland's vision for a fairer society — electmick.vote
Massive council house building program, rent controls, and an end to homelessness.
Fully public NHS with increased funding and fair pay for healthcare workers.
Public ownership of energy, investment in renewables, and green jobs for the Highlands.
Fund lifelong learning, and support rural education access.
Public ownership of ferries, buses and trains, affordable fares, and improved island connections.
Worker cooperatives, living wage for all, and wealth redistribution through progressive taxation.
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The Red Songbook
The complete archive of working-class music, union anthems, and songs of struggle - 42 songs and growing — electmick.vote/songs
Singing for Change
From the shipyards of Clydeside to the picket lines across Britain, these 42 songs have sustained our movement for generations. Robert Burns, Joe Hill, Woody Guthrie, and the anonymous voices of working people - all part of our shared socialist heritage.
42 songs with video, lyrics, and history
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