13 policies from the SNP-Green Programme for Government that put Westminster to shame
Nationalising rail, rent controls, a National Care Service: there’s a lot of progressive policies in here.
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What would it take for a second referendum on Scottish independence to be held?
A senior Cabinet minister has revealed how much support would be needed for it to go ahead.
Scottish Tories mocked over mooted SNP-Green deal, as power-sharing talks progress
“I’d be disturbed if the Tories *weren’t* worried about the growing influence of Green politics,” the Greens’ co-leader said.
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’.
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.