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Marching For Debt Justice

On the 12th of November 2022, Jubilee Scotland attended the COP27 march in Edinburgh, part of the Global day of Action for climate justice in solidarity with groups in Sharm El Sheik in Egypt. Several thousand people attended the march starting from St. Andrews Square in Edinburgh. Several organisations and society groups across the UK… Take Action
A win for Debt Justice on Loss and Damage

With an issue as complex as debt justice, it can be difficult to see the wins in the short term but when those wins come, they feel BIG. Let’s go back to COP26 for a moment of context. This time last year Glasgow was a hive of activity and we were preparing to march to… Take Action
An Overview of the Sri Lanka Debt Crisis

In recent weeks, a large-scale crisis has been in the making in Sri Lanka, and Jubilee Scotland is worried that the institutional response remains insufficient to support the needs of the main victims: the citizens, especially the poorest. Right now, the country is going through its worst financial crisis since its independence, in 1948. This… Take Action
We’re closing but we’re celebrating the incredible work!

We are very sad to announce that Jubilee Scotland is closing its doors on the 31st of December 2023. It’s been a fantastic run and we are incredibly proud of the work we have done together. We cannot thank you enough for your support, whether you’ve given your time, finances or helped spread the word… Take Action
Nuclear RAB: Another aspect of Johnson’s toxic legacy – Jim Cuthbert

Yet another aspect of former prime minister Boris Johnson’s legacy was his decision to try to solve the UK’s medium term energy needs by going for a programme of eight new nuclear power stations. It’s not just that this decision is questionable in itself. In addition, the Regulatory Asset Base, (RAB), funding model which Johnson… Take Action
Economic Vulnerability as a Basis for Meaningful Debt Relief

By Jürgen Kaiser on behalf of erlassjahr.de Within past debt relief initiatives, such as the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) or the present G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), creditors have limited their availability to countries that meet a specific set of poverty-indicating criteria, such as a very low income level, and have quite successfully… Take Action
Our reaction to the Scottish Budget 2023-2024

Last week we heard a new budget statement from Deputy First Minister John Swinney, here’s a round-up of our reaction to what was said about public services. (Please note this does not examine the statement in chronological order). The Scottish Government priority: more resources at local level Statement from John Swinney: “The Government will invite… Take Action
PPPs: An international issue

Jubilee Scotland is campaigning against the use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Scotland. This fight is part of a bigger conversation. Unjust PPP contracts and schemes are prevalent on a global scale, and they need to be addressed. PPPs are far from an issue limited to Scotland. Despite a lack of a clear definition… Take Action
Scotland Against PPPs Campaign – Common Weal Policy Podcast

Our Executive Director Line Christensen appeared on the Common Weal Policy Podcast to discuss our Scotland Against PPP’s. In this interview with Craig Dalzell she explains what PPPs are and sets out the arguments for why they need to be stopped. Listen to the podcast with the player below or download directly by on a… Take Action
PPPs Hampering Net Zero Ambitions

Since the 1990s Scotland has been using Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to fund public infrastructure projects. This scheme – in its various forms over the years (PFI, NPD, HUB) – has emulated our throw away culture as it saddles taxpayers with expensive, low quality & short-lived buildings which create unnecessary carbon emissions every time they… Take Action