Up close, Scottish nationalism looks a lot like other nationalisms
Nationalism has many potential outcomes, but they are all based on a concern for ‘our people’ not ‘the people’.
Good Society
UK Surveillance Bill: giving up privacy for security but with no guarantee of security
Freedoms cannot be given up for the nebulous cause of ‘security’.
Battling hostile management, Ritzy workers inspire low-paid workers across the UK
At least some young workers are starting to realise that they won’t get paid what they’re entitled to without a fight.
Forget Wallace, what Miliband doesn’t have is sufficient distinction in the message
If Miliband can’t win on style, substance becomes more important, but I’m not sure Labour really understand this.
London rents now double that of rest of UK
The cost of renting in London has soared in recent years.
Will the last person to leave Scotland please turn out the lights
17 per cent of adults say they would consider leaving Scotland if it opted for independence.
Members of the public in the Commons: populist stunt or authentic democratic renewal?
As a populist stunt, it is certainly a clever one.
Online protest works: workfare firm pulls out after Twitter storm
A Bristol-based computer firm has pulled out of George Osborne’s Help to Work scheme after a backlash from welfare campaigners on social media.
Could this be the next Green MP?
Can Darren Hall break new ground like Caroline Lucas did in Brighton?
New ONS figures reveal the startling state of health inequality
Men living in the most deprived areas of the country will live almost 20 years less than those in the least deprived areas.