Douglas Ross: the referee MP who could be tasked with saving the Union
The frontrunner to become the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives will have to contend with a bouyant SNP and…
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Jackson Carlaw’s exit as Scottish Conservative leader won’t fix the party’s real problems
The biggest problem is that the approach that once looked so successful now looks to have big structural problems.
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The British government’s national food strategy is a step in the right direction
The proposals would help eliminate childhood hunger and guarantee agricultural standards after Brexit.
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There’s something missing from the government’s anti-obesity strategy
The levers pulled by the British government are similar to those being eyed by the devolved governments – but what…
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Boris Johnson has a Scottish problem, but he doesn’t have a solution
David Cameron promised further devolution in response to rising support for independence. What is Johnson’s equivalent?
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Ruth Davidson’s Diary: Holyrood at a distance, our dog’s Pride bandana, and Mark Sedwill’s departure
It is impossible to see how the Scottish Parliament could function again as it did before. At least, not before…
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Why the next stage of government will be tough for the SNP
The party's response to Covid-19 has been popular, but now there are difficult decisions to be made.
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Why Resilience Scotland is an idea worth taking seriously
The SNP’s proposal of a new citizen training scheme reflects deep thinking about what makes our society secure.
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