The first TV debate of the SNP leadership election, on STV on March 7, was notable not only for its acrimonious tone and ‘yellow on yellow’ attacks but also for the almost complete lack of policy substance. Nowhere was this clearer than on the question of the European Union – supposedly core to the SNP’s independence arguments. While accusations were flung to and fro on … [Read more...] about SNP leadership election: what about indy in Europe?
A voluntary union with no exit?
The UK is a voluntary union but the Scottish parliament cannot call an independence referendum without Westminster’s approval. The UK government and the main opposition party both refuse to countenance a referendum in the immediate future or even in the medium term nor will they say when or under what conditions they would agree to a second independence referendum: ‘Is this a … [Read more...] about A voluntary union with no exit?
Commons Brexit choices narrowing
As the clock counts down to Tuesday evening’s vote, and beyond that to 29th March 2019, options are narrowing down even while uncertainty reigns and instability looms.Some suggest the choice is now May’s deal, no Brexit or no deal Brexit. Others focus on whether there could be a parliamentary majority for another referendum versus a ‘Norway plus’ Brexit. And Corbyn … [Read more...] about Commons Brexit choices narrowing