Workers Party of Scotland facts for kids

The Workers Party of Scotland was a small political party in Scotland. It was formed in 1966. The party aimed to follow a specific type of communism called Marxist-Leninist ideas.

The Party's Beginning

The Workers Party of Scotland was started in October 1966. Seven people formed the party. One of the main founders was Tom Murray, who became the party's chairman. He had experience from fighting in the International Brigades in the past.

What the Party Did

The party worked to support Scottish independence. This means they wanted Scotland to be its own country. They also took part in elections. For example, they ran in a special election in Gorbals in 1969.

The Workers Party of Scotland also published several journals and newspapers. These included Scottish Vanguard, Red Clydesider, and Dundee and Tayside Vanguard. These publications shared the party's ideas with people.

Later Years

Over time, fewer people joined the party. By the late 1970s, its membership started to go down. The party became less active after Tom Murray passed away in 1983.

Later, in the 1990s, the party was relaunched. Matt Lygate, one of the original founders, announced that the Workers Party of Scotland was active again. They created leaflets to speak out against the poll tax.