Author: Angus Roxburgh

  • UK future outside Customs Union will be SAD

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    “Any retailer who imports goods – any manufacturer who imports parts, anyone who receives a present – from mainland Europe will have to process a mound of paperwork that the EU has completely done away with within the Union.” The post-Brexit future in miniature outside the customs union.

  • Scottish Six – not as simple as it sounds

    “I am a passionate supporter of the need for a Scottish Six. Our democracy simply demands it. But I just cannot see how it can be done.” A former top BBC correspondent on the pitfalls facing any would-be editor and programme planners.

  • The real news show

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    The future of broadcasting in an independent Scotland was a major topic in the run-up to last year’s referendum. The subject has since disappeared from view. But it remains true that the current situation, particularly regarding the BBC’s news broadcasts, is far from satisfactory even in a devolved Scotland – and with Holyrood gaining further…

    Lonely figure in the spotlight: symbol of Scottish Labour leadership campaign