The last few years have seen a Scottish independence
referendum, a couple of General Elections and a
vote on whether or not we should remain in the
European Union. Throw in two uncompromising
Labour leadership battles at UK level and a couple in
Scotland, and it would be true to say that nothing
less than a political whirlwind has swept through
the corridors of the Scottish Parliament since it
'reconvened' in 1999.


Following the turbulent six years for which Neil Findlay
has been a member of the Scottish Parliament for
Lothian, Socialism & Hope tracks the highs and lows of
his personal and political life. From standing in the 2014
election to become the Leader of the Scottish Labour
Party, to acting as Jeremy Corbyn's Scottish campaign
chief in the 2015 and 2016 leadership elections, Neil's
political career has been tireless and active.


This book, described by Jeremy Corbyn as 'an honest,
frank and challenging - as well as humorous of course
- account of his time [...] at the forefront of Scottish
politics', also includes Neil's inside view on the events
of the 2014 Scottish Referendum and the rise of a more
socialist Labour Party. With its entertaining narrative,
it provides unprecedented and personal insights from
within the political sphere itself.


As well as surveying the past few years of political
tumult, Socialism & Hope also looks forward to envision
a society transformed by a revitalised Labour movement.