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Poor SNP policy choices are holding back the Yes cause
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (1126+ words) IN a couple of years from now a policy the Scottish Government is about to introduce will be assessed and will not only have failed but might very possibly have backfired. We know that already but it is going ahead…...
Major new project aims to win over undecided voters to Scottish independence
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (486+ words) A MAJOR new project from Scotland’s leading pro-independence think tank aims to address key concerns of undecided voters, The National can reveal. Common Weal has appointed a panel of experts, including lawyer and former SNP MP Joanna Cherry and Professor…...
Lessons have to be learned after the relentless racialised scrutiny of Jason Arday
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (421+ words) AS academics who are proud to describe ourselves as both educators and anti-racist activists, we were profoundly saddened by the hostility Jason Arday faced and by his death. While we did not know him personally, we knew of his reputation…...
Independence means little if Scotland remains tied to the pound
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (730+ words) DOES an independent Scotland “really” need its own currency? Let me put it this way – if the entire point of independence is to fly the Saltire in place of the Union Jack, and to replace God Save the King with…...
UK at 'pivotal constitutional moment,' John Swinney says ahead of Cardiff summit
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (822+ words) THE UK is at a “pivotal moment of constitutional change,” Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of a landmark meeting with the leaders of Wales and Northern Ireland. The SNP leader will join Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap…...
Greens to force vote to close ‘loopholes’ in Scottish Government Israel boycott
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (410+ words) THE Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate at Holyrood this week to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of Israel. The motion on Wednesday will call for any company, parent company or subsidiary involved in illegal…...
SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders expected to sign joint agreement in Cardiff
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (609+ words) Leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin are expected to meet in Cardiff to sign an agreement aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. The meeting on Monday will involve the first ministers…...
Donald Trump addresses Scottish independence after sparking Irish reunification row
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (546+ words) US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has addressed Scottish independence as he doubled down on his comments supporting Irish unity. On Saturday, Trump sparked a political row after saying he “would love to see” Ireland unified, adding: “It’s going to happen eventually....
Devolved leaders to sign self determination declaration at Cardiff summit
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (583+ words) THE leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at giving Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters a say on their constitutional futures. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and…...
Trump Irish unity remarks reflect broad US sentiment – Gerry Adams
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...