SSP contests Edinburgh Forth ward by-election
Robert Richard, 36, a Secondary School teacher in Fife for the past 12 years, has been a member of the SSP since 2000.
During that time he has taken part in anti-poverty campaigns in West
Lothian, protested against the G8 at both home and abroad, and been involved
in efforts to save schools in Edinburgh, as well as supporting public
sector workers in their quest to win a fair pay rise and promoting Free
Public Transport.
He has also actively opposed nuclear weapons at Faslane.
Robert has stood for the SSP in two previous election campaigns for Holyrood and local Council in 2003. He is currently Chair of Edinburgh North branch, having previously been Secretary.
After being selected to fight the Forth ward by-election for the SSP
Robert said;
"It is a privilege to have another opportunity to represent the SSP at
this time of financial turmoil in our local and national communities.
“This by-election presents a space to advocate a real alternative to
the failed policies of corporate neo-liberalism pursued by New Labour
and the SNP.
“Only the SSP are on the side of low paid council workers, and offer
support and protection to those in Edinburgh who are struggling to cope
with the housing crisis as well as fuel poverty.
“We are also able to display our commitment to improving the environment
with our policies of Free Public Transport and opposition to the current
proposals to redevelop Leith Docks in the area".