Being Seriously Concerned

Speymouth June 26, 2023

Let’s imagine there’s a news story which is very important. It has received a great deal of coverage, and quite rightly.  In fact it’s literally been front page, and for a long time. Then imagine, if you will, that this story has been politicized from the outset, for reasons which are clearly recognized and understood. […] Source

The SNP convention and a plan for independence

Speymouth June 26, 2023

I had originally planned to write a proper blog piece on Sunday about my experience being on a panel with Lesley Riddoch and Gordon Macintyre Kemp at the SNP independence convention in Dundee on Saturday 24 June but the day wiped me out and I needed time to rest and recuperate…

Will a new Scottish pound mean higher prices in shops?

Speymouth June 26, 2023

MEMBERS of the Scottish Currency Group continue their series explaining how a separate Scottish currency can be introduced soon after independence and the implications for the Scottish economy, Scottish Government, businesses, and households … Source

Starmer’s litany of broken promises

Speymouth June 22, 2023

It’s being reported that if Labour gets into power following the next Westminster General Election, Keir Starmer not after all going to abolish the House of Lords. I know, I’m as shocked as you are, which is to say not remotely shocked at all. Ever since he became leader of what…

Three Ways Westminster Has Weakened the Scottish Parliament’s Powers

Speymouth June 20, 2023

  The last few years have seen a sustained attack on the powers of the Scottish Parliament from Westminster. In a paper called “Devolution Since the Brexit Referendum”, Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson looks in detail at what has taken place. Here are three key takeaways from the paper.  #1 Breaking…

BBC Scotland: Never mind the future, here’s the fitba

Speymouth June 20, 2023

The BBC is no longer even pretending to hide its contempt for Scottish independence and the constitutional debate which has defined the Scottish political landscape since prior to the 2011 Holyrood election – back when the anti independence parties were still maintaining that if the people of Scotland wanted an independence…

5 things you need to know about today’s independence paper announcement

Speymouth June 19, 2023

  Today the Scottish Government released its fourth paper in the ‘Building a New Scotland’ series. This paper covered the constitutional future of an independent Scotland. Following independence, Scotland would move away from the UK constitutional system by adopting a written, codified constitution, enshrining the rights of all citizens and…