Scotland
Scottish Labour needs a new Donald Dewar
As Labour begins its annual conference in Liverpool, the issue of independence for Scotland now seems to be concentrating minds, reports Ed Jacobs.
Labour in Westminster should learn from Scotland on economic policy
The Labour party in Scotland has now embarked on a journey of realistic policymaking - a process the party in Westminster should pay attention to.
SNP boost capital spending, but at what cost?
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs reviews the Scottish budget, asking what the true cost of the SNP’ pledge to increase capital spending will be.
Fees hike dragged Scottish Lib Dems into “political gutter” says former leader
Tavish Scott has revealed the extent to which Nick Clegg’s decision to enter into coalition with the Conservativeshas damaged the Liberal Democrats in Scotland.
Memo to Mr Cameron – look to Scotland, where unemployment is falling
As the economy falters, David Cameron and George Osborne should look to Scotland - the only area of the country where unemployment fell, reports Ed Jacobs.
Super-confident Salmond has the air of a man who seems untouchable
For all the hits his opponents try to land on him, Alex Salmond now has the air of a man who seems untouchable, writes Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.