The statement called for a "co-ordinated socialist challenge" in the 2016 elections and included commitments to "crowdsource policies" and hold "a citizens' audit of the debt that is imprisoning our national finances".

[6] Former MSP Frances Curran was among prominent SSP members arguing for participation in the proposed alliance, while Allan Grogan and Liam McLaughlan, who became prominent over the course of the referendum campaign, were among 38 members who signed an open letter arguing against the move, stating that there "are no shortcuts to building a strong left-wing opposition".

[11] The inaugural conference was addressed by speakers including the author Alan Bissett, SSP spokesperson Colin Fox and Independent MSP Jean Urquhart.

[18] A RISE candidate in the Lothian region later resigned, following concerns being expressed about her involvement with the defamation and perjury trials of Tommy Sheridan.

[22] In September 2016, RISE announced plans to make politics more accessible, including regular political-themed dance club events and a new website.

[25] Writing in Red Pepper, editor Jonathan Rimmer said the site would have "no party line" and called on socialists to "debate with each other on an amicable basis".