Left Foot Forward
The case for Scottish independence is based on a short-term, simplistic analysis
The Scottish nationalists pick the best years for North Sea oil receipts and extrapolate into the future. The pro-UK voices point out that the decision to leave the UK is a long-term one and so we must look beyond short-term and simplistic analysis.
This week’s most read: Wonga, Chavez and the Bedroom Tax
The most read articles on Left Foot Forward this week.
Dynamic economies need low-skilled migration
Migrant workers have been key to the recent success of intensive horticulture and food processing. Without them, many businesses in these sectors would have gone under. It is time the migration debate acknowledged the contribution made by low-skilled migrants.
Sinn Fein retain Mid Ulster on record low turnout
Sinn Fein has won the Mid Ulster by-election with a sharply reduced majority on a record low turnout, with almost half of the electorate not voting at all.
The Week in Washington: Obama and GOP talk budget, filibuster fails to block CIA director and more
Left Foot Forward's Larry Smith gives his weekly US politics round up.
Look Left – El Comandante, Payday lenders and immigration
James Bloodworth looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.