Why is Scotland’s Health Secretary facing a vote of no confidence?
On the face of it, the Alex Neil scandal is quite straightforward. In 2009, before Neil, the SNP…
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The myths and realities of progressive politics in Scotland
One of the great myths of Scottish politics is that the SNP are a progressive party. It simply…
From food banks to fair pay
We all know that politicians love to talk about ‘fairness’. Hardly anyone will disagree that people should be…
Independence won’t deliver for Scottish women
As the referendum debate in Scotland picks up pace, there is an increased focus on how women will…
The SNP cannot continue to talk Left and Act Right
This week saw the stage 2 reading of the Procurement Reform Bill at the Scottish Parliament. Scotland spends…
A message for rUK – the SNP is a centre-right party
I found myself one Saturday evening recently arguing the toss on Twitter with Billy Bragg about the Scottish…
Labour must find a way of working with Cameron to save the union
This morning David Cameron made a much trumpeted speech on the importance of the union ahead of Scotland’s…
Scotland cannot stay on pause in 2014
It’s now less than 9 months until Scotland makes the huge decision of whether to remain part of…
Labour triumphant in Cowdenbeath by-election – and with an 11% swing from the SNP
There was a big win for Labour in Scotland last night, as the party not only won the…
Is that it?
The SNP White paper on Independence – my first reaction – seriously, is that it? After months of…
