Salmond fails to get Commonwealth boost
Alex Salmond’s hopes of a Scottish bounce as a result of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been dashed.
Scotland
How ‘inclusive’ really is Scottish nationalism?
Even at its highest and most aspirant, nationalism demands self-interest over mutual interest between nations.
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’.
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.
Yes Scotland’s NHS scares and lies strategy
The Yes campaign has borrowed one of New Labour’s best tricks, and not in a good way.
Cameron has played into the SNP’s hands
In creating a team to try and secure a Tory victory in 2015, David Cameron may have tipped the balance in the debate on Scotland’s future – and not in the way he wants.
North Sea tax assessment casts further doubt over independence plans
The SNP’s dreams of a booming independent Scotland based on North Sea oil have been dealt a hammer blow.
Unionists have reason to be cheery
Alex Salmond’s dream of an independent Scotland could be slipping through his fingers.
Labour outlines progressive vision for the Union
Scotland can be part of a progressive union, Miliband will say today.
The brutal impact of austerity on Scotland’s public services
Scotland’s budget is being slashed by more than £6 billion in real terms.