The prospect of an independent Scotland is fading away
Whisper it, but the dream of a separate Scotland could be fading for Scottish nationalists. A new poll shows that…
How long can the SNP ignore Scotland's looming fiscal timebomb?
A new report from Holyrood’s finance and public administration committee is unusually blunt in its assessment. But is the SNP…
Independence would completely derail Scotland’s green revolution
In some ways it was refreshing to see the radical left brought to heel by the realities of government. Having…
Scotland's 2022 constitutional courtroom drama will be pure theatre
This is the time of year when economists and political scientists make their predictions for the upcoming 12 months. Will…
Sturgeonomics would have crashed an independent Scotland
The Omicron variant is upon us, which means the return of the Scottish First Minister’s news conferences. These can be…
Nicola Sturgeon’s desperate new misinformation drive
Less than a quarter of Scots believe Scotland is likely to leave the UK within the next five years, according…
Will Scottish independence really be 'Brexit times ten'?
Scottish civil servants are to start work on a ‘detailed prospectus’ for independence so the Scottish government can hold another…
Does Nicola Sturgeon care more about oil revenue or climate change?
‘Now, as I’ve hopefully made clear throughout all of my remarks, the North Sea will continue to produce oil for…
The SNP-Green alliance is a victory for the cranks
The SNP’s nationalist outriders, the Scottish Green party, are reported to be within touching distance of agreeing the terms of…
Are we dangerously addicted to Quantitative Easing?
For such a radical change to our monetary system, the lack of understanding of quantitative easing (QE) and its impacts…
Sturgeon’s economic council is a fig-leaf for independence
This month’s announcementof a new economic advisory council formed by the Scottish government came with the usual flow of superlatives.…
Nicola Sturgeon isn't serious about IndyRef2
The announcement reeked of desperation. Nicola Sturgeon is‘delighted’ that the SNP National Executive Committee has approved her nomination of retired…
Prince William won't save the Union
Can the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge save the Union? Officials at Buckingham Palace are reported to be drawing up…
The SNP's latest separation blueprint is pure project fantasy
‘A SNP MSP has claimed an independent Scotland could guarantee a couple with children a minimum income of more than…
Scotland's next constitutional fight won't be over a referendum
Get ready for a constitutional rammy during the first half of this, the sixth session of the Scottish parliament. Just…
Sturgeon can’t hide the economic costs of Scexit
Might the 2020s be the seismic decade in which the post-war consensus, that liberal democracies do not and should not…
Sturgeon's hard border with England comes into view
When it comes to making the case for removing Scotland from its most important trading bloc, Nicola Sturgeon takes her…
The reality of the SNP’s impossible economic dream
A newly independent Scottish state would have to implement eye watering spending cuts or tax increases to stay afloat, according…
Is the SNP prepared for Scotland's next financial crisis?
As the world continues its fight against Covid-19, the Scottish National Party has been busy plotting Scotland’s exit from the UK. If…
