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May 2 2012 By Joe McGuire

Scottish Anti-Cuts Coalition

ONE group fielding candidates in tomorrow’s elections say
they offer an alternative to the traditional parties.

The Scottish Anti-Cuts
Coalition have a candidate in each of the city’s 21 wards – the same number as the Greens
 and Labour splinter group
 Glasgow First.

Made up of trade unionists and community groups, their highest-profile candidate is Gail Sheridan, right, the wife of former Glasgow MSP Tommy Sheridan. She is standing under the Solidarity banner in Craigton.

The SACC say they are opposed to reductions in jobs, services, pay and conditions and would also vote down increases in
council tax, rent, school meal and service charges put in place to compensate for cuts.

Unison’s Brian Smith said: “The Scottish Anti-Cuts Coalition was set up to offer an alternative to savage cuts and unending 
austerity.

“All the main parties,
including the SNP and Labour, are carrying out savage Tory-driven cuts.

“Our platform sets us out from all the other parties, who intend to manage cuts to varying
degrees. We want to fight the cuts.”

If elected, their
 candidates will fight for new council housing and jobs and training for young people.
Campaigning in Craigton, Sheridan said: “I love this area and 
will fight tooth and nail for it.”