The twilight of the British Union
If Labour wins the next election it will face nationalist opponents in Scotland and England. Could the UK survive?
ByScottish independence
The question of Scottish independence has reappeared in the political agenda since the EU referendum in 2016. You can find the latest on the topic here from Chris Deerin, our Scotland editor, and other political commentators.
The detective of world history
The New Left thinker Tom Nairn, who has died aged 90, understood the appeal of British identity even as he…
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Will the gender reform battle boost support for Scottish independence?
Westminster’s veto has turned a debate over policy into one over Scotland’s power to govern itself.
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Does Nicola Sturgeon regret her Scottish independence gamble?
The SNP may announce tests that must be passed before it commits to a “de facto” second referendum.
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The SNP has no one but itself to blame for the Scottish NHS crisis
The hapless Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has come to resemble a man squashed by a falling piano.
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What’s behind the surge in support for Scottish independence?
The Supreme Court verdict appears to have increased backing for Yes – but there are deeper changes under way too.
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Is support for Scottish independence resurging?
Nicola Sturgeon seems unable to contemplate departing office without the national question being answered.
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Growth through devolution will be Labour’s election pitch
The question is whether wrapping green policy, levelling up and regional power into one is comprehensible.
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