
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?
ByThe 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.
If Labour wins the next election it will face nationalist opponents in Scotland and England. Could the UK survive?
ByThe New Left thinker Tom Nairn, who has died aged 90, understood the appeal of British identity even as he…
ByWestminster’s veto has turned a debate over policy into one over Scotland’s power to govern itself.
ByThe SNP may announce tests that must be passed before it commits to a “de facto” second referendum.
ByThe hapless Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has come to resemble a man squashed by a falling piano.
ByThe Supreme Court verdict appears to have increased backing for Yes – but there are deeper changes under way too.
ByNicola Sturgeon seems unable to contemplate departing office without the national question being answered.
ByThe question is whether wrapping green policy, levelling up and regional power into one is comprehensible.
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