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Student wings of political parties in Scotland

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Student wings of political parties in Scotland are university affiliated organisations of Scottish political parties, and therefore often mirror the policy direction of the larger party.

Student organisations

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Scottish Labour

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Scottish Labour Students (SLS) are the largest student organisation in Scotland with eight university organisations. SLS is made up of affiliated Labour Clubs at universities across Scotland:[1]

Scottish National Party

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SNP Students have two university organisations, down from 10 in 2021. They campaign in favour of civic nationalism and Scottish independence. Affiliated nationalist associations at Scottish universities are:

Scottish Conservatives

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Scottish Young Conservatives are the joint youth and student wing of the Scottish Conservatives (colloquially known as the Tories). They advocate British conservatism and are the main right-wing student body in Scotland. Affiliates are:

Scottish Greens

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Scottish Young Greens are an eco-socialist organisation also advocating Scottish independence and Scottish republicanism. Affiliate groups consist of:

Scottish Liberals

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Scottish Young Liberals do not currently have formal political societies

Minor Socialist and Communist Organisations

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References

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  1. ^ "Find Your Local Club". Labour Students.
  2. ^ "Labour Club". www.glasgowunisrc.org.
  3. ^ "Edinburgh Labour Students". Facebook.
  4. ^ "Labour Club". www.strathunion.com.
  5. ^ "Labour". www.stirlingstudentsunion.com.
  6. ^ "Home | St Andrews University Labour Society". st-andrews-labour.
  7. ^ "Labour Students". Dundee University Students' Association.
  8. ^ "Labour Society". www.ausa.org.uk.
  9. ^ "Labour Union Twitter Page". twitter.com.