referendum
Reflections on the revolution in Scotland
This was the Scottish election. Where next for the Union now?
Interview: Alex Salmond’s game plan for the Commons
Scotland’s former first minister on the allure of the Commons, the Queen and Prince Charles – and the defects of Cameron and Miliband
Yes or no, I’ll never feel the same about the Scots
I doubt I’m alone among English readers of this magazine in having felt uncomfortable with our last issue. ‘Please stay…
Reasons for feeling Scottish
Sometimes I say I’m Scottish, a claim often greeted with understandable derision. I was born in England, in Hertfordshire, went…
Countries shape character (so get ready to like Scots less)
Is national character real? If so, how is it formed?
Can the Scots really be as small-minded, mistrustful and chippy as Spoiling suggests?
Referendum fever reaches Stratford East. Spoiling, by John McCann, takes us into the corridors of power in Holyrood shortly after…
When the Welsh go it alone, blame me
Oh dear. I think I may have inadvertently contributed to the dissolution of Great Britain. I’m not claiming sole responsibility.…
Julian Assange is a narcissist and a nut — and if America comes for him we should take his side
Poor Julian Assange. Call me a contrarian but I’m genuinely starting to feel sorry for the guy. He’s just made…
How to lose Scotland
For centuries, the possibility of Scottish independence seemed so remote as to be laughable. Until recently the nationalists seemed quixotic,…
Scots and English are the same people, with different accents. Why pretend otherwise?
The Scots and the English have far more in common than the SNP likes to admit
Portrait of the week
Home Ed Miliband, the leader of the Labour party, promised that, if elected, his administration would hold a referendum on…
