Come the Independence, what will we do with the military?
For me, the whole appeal of leaving the union lies in the idea of reimagining the country we want to live in from first principals, in the hope that we…
Event: Rich Man's World? Global crisis and Scotland's role in fixing it
The world is in crisis. The neoliberal project has, in the last few years, advanced at a faster pace than ever before. In its wake, our working conditions, our education…
Ten questions for the No Campaign
The strategy of the British nationalist “Better Together” campaign against Scottish independence is clear: it aims to sow uncertainty. What will happen with the EU? What will the currency be?…
Why "Yes Yes" beats "Yes No"
Despite polls showing those intending to vote No in the independence referendum hovering at around 50% and those intending to vote Yes at around 30%, last week’s article by Joyce…
Why I support Scottish independence
I'm a Scot living in Oxford. Every week now I seem to be asked my opinion on Scottish independence. And every time, when I say I support it, this elicits…
Time to open a Scottish consulate in Palestine?
One of the main differences between Scottish independence and devo-max is foreign policy. If the SNP are to make the case for independence, then they need to show that the…
Success for Campaign Against Letting Agency Fees
The Scottish Government have announced that they will clarify the existing laws against letting agency fees, confirming that the fees which many tenants are forced to pay for referencing, credit…
Ed Miliband: British nationalist.
By Lallands Peat Worrier - this post first appeared on his blog The name may not be familiar, but most of you are likely to have come across some permutation…
Fairness and equality for Scotland? Only with independence
I’ve been asked a lot about what my position on independence is. It’s not an issue I find particularly easy. I grew up in Belfast where constitutional debate is a…
1892 And All That
This week, the exclusive Kate Kennedy Club at St Andrews University have announced that from next year they will be accepting membership applications from women. Until now, the Club’s membership…