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Scotland’s centres of power need reform: Part 1 (Westminster)

May 14, 2023 by James Mitchell 10 Comments

“No progress can be made so long as the governments – the centres – remained unreformed.  No amount of new machinery of Intergovernmental Relations will work – indeed it could make matters worse – if centres are looking for a fight.  Providing a gladiatorial arena for constitutional one-upmanship is counter-productive.”

A monetary straitjacket: Scottish Government economic plan for independence

November 3, 2022 by Ben Wray Leave a Comment

“A Scottish currency is no guarantee that independence would see the country’s deeply embedded economic problems tackled. A monetarily sovereign independent government would still be perfectly capable of chronic mismanagement. But to have an independent country with a fighting chance of making even partial economic and social progress, monetary sovereignty is a pre-requisite. Another Scotland is still possible.”

Can Scotland meet EU economic criteria?

March 20, 2020 by David Gow 25 Comments

‘If (national debate about indy Scotland joining the EU) is to be meaningful, there needs to be far more active engagement by both the political class and civil society.’

Social mobility and poverty in Scotland

December 21, 2017 by Sceptical Scot Editors 3 Comments

“It’s not an English problem any more than it’s a Scottish one, it’s a problem for us all.” Alan Milburn’s research report The Elite of Scotland revealed some uncomfortable facts of life in a nation that prides itself on fairness.

Let’s debate different models for student fees and grants

May 15, 2017 by Lucy Hunter Blackburn Leave a Comment

“there is no realistic chance that the Scottish Government is going to reduce its reliance on student loans to underwrite the higher education system. £500m is roughly the annual cost of the whole FE system, or 1p on the basic rate of income tax” Scotland’s leading expert on another model – and more – of funding HE.

The first Sceptical Scot public debate

March 22, 2017 by Sceptical Scot Editors 1 Comment

This would have beenl the first of a Sceptical Scot series exploring what kind of Scotland we are and want to become…What kind of Scotland we become tomorrow requires a clear and honest look in the mirror today. Come and help us shine a light by taking part in an open, generous and non-partisan conversation.

Defining Labour: socialist or social democratic?

July 21, 2016 by Justin Reynolds 2 Comments

Labour’s bitter leadership struggle is often presented as a contest between socialists and social democrats. But what do these terms actually mean? And what resonance do they have today?

Brexit makes independence inevitable…

July 1, 2016 by Paul Cairney 1 Comment

Post-EUref and the vote fo0r Brexit the case for a No vote in a second Scottish referendum has, ironically, got stronger but it’s more than likely that Scots will now vote Yes. Here’s why!

The meaning of Jeremy Corbyn

June 16, 2016 by Justin Reynolds 1 Comment

In Richard Seymour the Corbyn phenomenon has found its ideal commentator: this is a powerful analysis that will frustrate both the new Labour leader’s opponents and supporters.

Gold standard for Scottish education?

June 3, 2016 by Cameron Wyllie 1 Comment

John Swinney, Scottish education secretary, in classroom

Nicola Sturgeon, we know, has chosen her experienced deputy John Swinney to spearhead improvements to the Scottish education system over the next five years. But, argues an independent school head, writing in a personal capacity, there’s more to fix than the (narrowing) attainment gap.

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