Tory Welsh secretary’s speech a demonstration of selective amnesia
Ed Jacobs examines the Conservative party’s rhetoric on Wales, and how it doesn’t match up with their actions, and looks at the future of Scottish Conservatism.
Scottish Independence
Cameron raises prospect of early vote on Scottish independence
David Cameron has raised the prospect of the UK government initiating a referendum on independence – before the Scottish government’s planned 2015 date.
Calls for Holyrood reform, as ‘no to independence’ campaign gets serious
Scotland’s Cabinet secretary for Parliamentary Business and Government Strategy, Bruce Crawford has called for reforms to the way Holyrood operates.
Referendum on Scottish independence? Time to ‘bring it on’
How do unionists respond to the SNP’s Alex Salmond? Perhaps the best option is to bring on an independence referendum sooner rather than later, writes Ed Jacobs.
What do the SNP mean by “independence”?
Do the SNP really intend to ask for full independence for Scotland in a referendum, or will there be an “independence lite”, asks Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
SNP will reach out to a “tattered opposition” for the “tools to do the job”
New SNP MSP Joan McAlpine reports on the political platform Alex Salmond, Scotland’s most powerful first minister ever, will take into the new parliament.
Scottish independence: time for a homage to Catalonia?
Rob Marchant compares the case and chances of Scottish independence with its constitutional cousin, Catalonia.
Britain – sleepwalking to separation
The historic victory of the SNP at Holyrood places the UK’s very existence in grave peril writes Marcus Booth.
Scottish Labour needs deep-rooted reform
Ed Jacobs looks at the issues facing the Scottish parties, and particularly Labour, in the wake of Alex Salmond’s stunning victory north of the border.