Why Indy Ref 2.0 is not ‘inevitable’
Wikipedia: The Scottish Parliament from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. The consensus is that a second independence referendum is now inevitable. The SNP assertion in its 2016 manifesto of the Scottish Parliament’s…
Northern Ireland and Scotland may leave the UK as PM resigns
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with the Scottish Cabinet. Image: Scottish Government Across the UK 52% of voters chose to leave the EU in yesterday's poll. But the result is triggering…
Post-election round-up: 6 things we learnt from 5 May’s elections
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Now that the dust has settled from the various elections across the UK on the 5th May, Joe Lo looks at 6 key things to take away…
Both votes X and wasted votes: is it time to change Scotland’s voting system?
By Slaunger (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons“Both Votes Labour,” voters were urged. “Lend Solidarity your vote on the PEACH paper”, Sheridan roared. Even newcomers were in on the act,…
Greens gain 4 MSPs and balance of power in the Scottish Parliament
Left to right: Patrick Harvie, John Finnie, Alison Johnston, Mark Ruskell, Ross Greer and Andy Wightman Scottish Greens had a good night in the Scottish Parliamentary elections with John Finnie,…
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Eleven reasons socialists in Scotland are voting Green
More and more socialists in Scotland have joined, got involved in, and decided to vote for the Scottish Green Party. Here are eleven reasons why. 1) Greens believe in democratising…
Now is the time for Scotland to be bold: why I’m voting Green
As it approaches its fifth Holyrood election, Scotland faces five huge questions. The first is simple: should we be an independent country? And if so, how can we progress our…
Pollsters advise indy supporters to vote Green as poll gives party 13 MSPs
Johnstone (left) and Harvie (third from left) are predicted to win their constituency seats in recent polling. Image: Scottish Greens A new report by the Electoral Reform Society advises independence…
Why I’m voting for the Scottish Greens for the first time on 5th May
Photo: Ric Lander A few years ago, I didn’t have a big opinion on the Greens. I thought they were your average, well-intentioned but a wee bit boring cuddly liberals…