SNP conference: After 14 years in power, what challenges are left to the SNP?
The party’s reign at the top of Scottish politics doesn’t stretch to the 1970s, but 14 years of power make it a rarity in European politics
The party’s reign at the top of Scottish politics doesn’t stretch to the 1970s, but 14 years of power make it a rarity in European politics
Nationalising rail, rent controls, a National Care Service: there’s a lot of progressive policies in here.
A senior Cabinet minister has revealed how much support would be needed for it to go ahead.
“I’d be disturbed if the Tories *weren’t* worried about the growing influence of Green politics,” the Greens’ co-leader said.
‘The ongoing row in Scotland over the role of the Lord Advocate is of fundamental importance to Scottish democracy’.
‘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.’
The UK media’s coverage before and after the Holyrood election shows a lack of understanding of Scotland
‘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.’
Behind the rhetoric, real-world consequences of Tory policies are destroying the hopes and ambitions of the next generation, writes Alyn Smith, MP.
“It seems that now Tories don’t even need to bother standing in an election.”