Category: Elections

May 23, 2015
The Bavarian Christian Social Union: a model for Scottish Labour?
Elections, Features, Social democracy
In light of discussion whether it’s time for Scottish Labour to sever formal links with the wider UK Labour Party David Gow considers whether the Bavarian Christian Social Union offers a possible model.
Written by
David Gow
May 21, 2015
English nationalism: misreading the runes
Elections, Features, Independence, UK
Why Labour is wrong to blame English and Scottish nationalism for its defeat when it failed to grasp the importance of various questions of identity and democracy – and the Tories read the English mood better.
Written by
Michael Kenny
May 19, 2015
Why Plaid failed to mirror the SNP triumph
Elections, Features, Independence, UK
Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru leader, had a “good election” and is now “the Voice of Wales” but her party still managed only fourth place and three seats – unlike Nicola Sturgeon’s and the SNP’s victory. How come?
Written by
Mari Wiliam
May 18, 2015
Cameron should ask Salmond to join UK Brussels team
Elections, European Union, Features, Independence, UK
David Cameron could save two Unions if he were to include the SNP’s Alex Salmond in his Brussels (re)negotiating team alongside George Osborne, an ex-Bank of England senior official argues.
Written by
John Nugée
May 13, 2015
The end of the Union?
Elections, Features, Social democracy, UK
Tom Devine considers the Scottish political landscape after the rout of unionist parties and re-examines the “Scottish Question” en route to an uncertain future.
Written by
Tom Devine

Category: Elections

The Bavarian Christian Social Union: a model for Scottish Labour?

English nationalism: misreading the runes

Why Plaid failed to mirror the SNP triumph

Cameron should ask Salmond to join UK Brussels team

The end of the Union?