5 things the Better Together campaign has got wrong
As we approach the apogee of the independence debate, I’ve looked at five mistakes I think the Better Together campaign has made.
Scotland
Better Together are in a crisis of their own making
In its quest for middle England voters, Labour has for too long taken Scotland for granted.
New surge in support for Scottish independence
A surge in support for the Yes campaign has come at the same time as some question Alistair Darling’s leadership
The debate for Scotland gets ugly
With less than three weeks to go until polling day, the climate around Scotland’s referendum on independence has taken an ugly turn.
Alex Salmond is still a snake oil salesman
While Salmond landed some blows in the debate about Scottish independence last night he was still unable to answer the crucial questions
Is Alex Salmond really the best man to speak for Scottish independence?
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of the Standard, where the Scots under King David battled Norman English forces. Fast forward to 2014 and Alex Salmond claims to lead the Scots. They could do better.
Alex Salmond’s oil predictions aren’t so slick after all
Has Alex Salmond wildly overestimated the part of oil in his independent utopia?
Salmond needs to spell out his Plan B on currency
All three main parties are clear on where they stand with Scotland and the currency issue – Alex Salmond needs to spell out his Plan B, and fast.
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.
How ‘inclusive’ really is Scottish nationalism?
Even at its highest and most aspirant, nationalism demands self-interest over mutual interest between nations.