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Break the Chains (book)

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Break the Chains
AuthorRichie Venton
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPolitics
Published2015
PublisherScottish Socialist Party
Publication placeScotland
Pages266
ISBN9780957198661

Break the Chains a book by Scottish socialist and trade unionist Richie Venton. It was published on 17 December 2015 by the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP).

Background

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In the book, Venton argues in favour of a £10 minimum hourly wage as well as a national maximum wage, and a Four-day workweek.[1]

Release

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A launch event was held in a cafe bar in Glasgow on 17 December 2015.[2] The event was streamed online through the Official SSP website.[1]

Writing for the Scottish Socialist Voice Colin Turbbutt praised the book comparing it to The Establishment: And How They Get Away with It by Owen Jones.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Richie Venton: Break The Chains LIVESTREAM". Scottish Socialist Party. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  2. ^ Ferguson, Alan (17 December 2015). "Author Richie Venton inspired by historic labour struggles in Clydebank for new political book". Clydebank Post. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  3. ^ Turnbutt, Colin (4 December 2015). "New book offers roadmap for resistance" (PDF). Scottish Socialist Voice. p. 12. Retrieved 20 December 2015.