The powers of the Lord Advocate in Scotland need splitting
‘The ongoing row in Scotland over the role of the Lord Advocate is of fundamental importance to Scottish democracy’.
SNP
Why we need an independence referendum in Scotland sooner rather than later
‘If elections can be held whether in Scotland or even the USA, and if major events can be hosted whether COP26 or the Euros, it’s absurd to suggest it’s just not feasible to hold a referendum.’
How London’s media is failing to understand Scotland
The UK media’s coverage before and after the Holyrood election shows a lack of understanding of Scotland
Anne McLaughlin MP: The Tories are bringing their culture war into law
‘It is kneejerk, populist and fascistic law-making to protect the lies of benevolent imperialism, and it is a dangerous attack on all of our civil liberties.’
Alyn Smith: A bright future for the next generation? Not under this Tory government
Behind the rhetoric, real-world consequences of Tory policies are destroying the hopes and ambitions of the next generation, writes Alyn Smith, MP.
SNP accuse Tories of ‘dodging democracy’ as Ruth Davidson is lined up for a Cabinet role
“It seems that now Tories don’t even need to bother standing in an election.”
Tory ‘levelling up’ fund is leaving some of the poorest in Scotland behind
The SNP have slammed the government for depriving some of the poorest Scots of funding in the scandal-hit ‘levelling up’ scheme.
Socialists and Separatists: What can Labour learn from the Catalan Elections?
Barring a 1997 style win, Labour will need the support (tacit or otherwise) of the SNP after the next election.
Neil Gray MP: How slashing Universal Credit will plunge thousands into poverty
We are still in the midst of the worst health and economic crisis that impact those on the lowest incomes hardest.
Kenny MacAskill MP: Forget the legal niceties – the SNP’s push for independence is now unstoppable
The Scottish National Party’s internal elections saw a defeat for the slow-and-steady leadership faction, writes SNP MP Kenny MacAskill.
