“I do not intend to hold another referendum”: this is the speech Nicola Sturgeon should give
Before the Scottish parliament returns from recess in September, the First Minister should take independence off the table – for…
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How learning Welsh opened my eyes to progressive smugness
The Welsh government wants to promote the Welsh language. Yet many English speakers are disinterested in preserving it.
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The “English not British” split will help decide the next election – we must talk about it
Evolving English identity has already made its mark on the Brexit referendum.
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Extreme Scottish nationalists: hunting lapdogs and traitors
The Scottish government has pledged to keep the next referendum debate "informed" - but not all independence supporters agree.
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Extreme Scottish unionists: how the hard right has muscled into the independence debate
During the last Scottish referendum, pro-union campaigners tried to ignore the most extreme members of their own side. But can…
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Has Arlene Foster saved power-sharing in Northern Ireland?
The DUP leader's decision to attend Martin McGuinness' funeral was much more than symbolic. But is Gerry Adams willing to…
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Martin McGuinness, former militant and peacemaker, dies aged 66
Martin McGuinness, until recently Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister and an instrumental figure in the peace process, has died aged…
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Avoiding a snap election helps Theresa May – and George Osborne, too
The political interests of Theresa May and the man she sacked as Chancellor may align, for once.
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