“War on woke”: the meaning of the Alba Party
In Alex Salmond’s new party, Scotland has produced a bekilted ally of Faragism and the right-wing press.
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What would the foreign policy of an independent Scotland be?
Rather than seeking to reorder the world, the SNP aspires to carve out a Nordic-style role for Scotland.
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Can Anas Sarwar revive Labour in Scotland?
Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the new Scottish Labour leader’s prospects.
Why opponents of Scottish independence must confront the Union’s flaws
Supporters of the UK need to address the just and real grievances of Yes voters.
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Why support for Scottish independence is more fragile than it appears
The Yes movement’s increasingly fractious divisions threaten to alienate the moderate voters the SNP needs to win over.
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Why Britain matters in Europe
Our strategic alliance with the Baltic states has survived centuries of upheaval. Now the mission is to contain the Russians and…
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A kingdom of fragments
The SNP is likely to win a resounding victory in the Scottish Parliament elections. How long can London hold off…
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Joanna Cherry’s Diary: Why I was sacked, coming out as gay in the Aids pandemic, and turmoil in the SNP
A small but vocal cohort of my SNP colleagues has engaged in performative histrionics redolent of the Salem witch trials.
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