Rob Brown
Articles by Rob Brown
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UK Politics
How the uncrowned king of Scotland lost his way
- 03 May 2011
- 9 comments
The Scottish National Party, under the clever leadership of Alex Salmond, is likely to retain power in Holyrood in the elections of 5 May. Yet its goal of independence seems more distant than ever.
Europe
How the Celtic Tiger was tamed
- 23 February 2011
- 2 comments
As Ireland heads to the polls, it expects not change but more of the same.
Economy
From free state to failed state
- 09 December 2010
- 3 comments
The popular consensus is that Ireland’s debts are unpayable and the “rescue package” simply adds to the burden. As gallows humour turns to national trauma, one party looks set to prosper.
Europe
Why Irish eyes aren’t smiling
- 28 October 2010
- 2 comments
Ireland and Canada offer contrasting warnings from the front line of the budget deficit wars.
When Gerry met Jesus
- 16 February 2010
- 4 comments
The Sinn Fein president showed he lacked biblical wisdom just when it could have been of benefit.
Economy
Failed by Fianna
- 11 January 2010
- 9 comments
The Irish government rejected fiscal stimulus and slashed public spending instead. The result is economic meltdown. Is this a foretaste of life in Britain under the Tories?
Economy
Scotland the Broke
- 27 November 2008
- 12 comments
Uncertainty and anxiety are the presiding moods north of Hadrian’s Wall as much as anywhere else. Scotland the Brave has become Scotland the Broke, reports Rob Brown
