Created on: 14 Oct 2025
EIS FELA oppose the divisive rhetoric and actions which are currently moulding the political landscape in Scotland, across the UK and globally.
The spread of far-right narratives which scapegoat asylum seekers, migrants, black and minority ethnic communities, and LGBT+ communities for the problems we face in society is an issue for us all to tackle.
Instead of highlighting the amount of tax evasion in this country which has contributed to an undermining of public services or pinpointing the millionaire political class as being the cause and effect of socio-economic inequality, far-right rhetoric sows division in a bid to ensure a continuation of that wealth inequality.
Colleges are anchor institutions in their communities, often bringing together some of the most marginalised in society and offering an educational lifeline. For many people, it is a route out of poverty, or a space for social and cultural exchange.
Colleges offer genuine integration between communities, and this work is vital in stopping the spread of far-right propaganda. That is why it is so important to ensure the further education sector is sustainably funded in a way which meets not only business needs but the needs of local and regional communities beyond the vocational.
Read our briefing, Fighting the Influence of the Far Right