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Analysis: The SNP Won’t Deliver a Radical Independence for Scotland

by Jonathon Shafi

While a second Scottish independence referendum seems inevitable, it won’t be a re-run of the first, writes Jonathon Shafi. Thanks largely to the growing dominance of the SNP within the pro-independence movement, the stakes are higher than ever.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar sitting cross-legged in front of a sign that reads 'Scottish Labour'

Opinion: It’s Win or Die for Scottish Labour. So Why Is the Party Fighting to Lose?

by Finn Smyth & Coll McCail

Today Scotland elects a new parliament. Thanks to years of self-sabotage, Labour may lose this historic heartland once and for all.

Opinion: Does Labour Have a Future in Scotland?

by Rory Maclean

In the 2019 general election, Labour won just over 18% of the vote in Scotland - its lowest vote-share since its formation as a party. Ahead of its upcoming leadership election, Rory Maclean takes a look at what Scottish Labour must do to make sure it survives.

England’s Indyref? 5 Ways GE2017 Could Transform the Political Landscape

by Steve Rushton

The Scottish independence referendum provoked unprecedented political engagement. Yet despite the ultimate failure of the Yes campaign, lessons can be learned from the way progressives were able to change the course of Scottish politics.

The Fix: The Fix: Westminster Attacks, Kendrick Lamar and #IndyRef2

On the first episode of the second season of The Fix, Michael Walker is joined by Ash Sarkar, Michael Segalov and James Butler to discuss the Westminster attacks, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Flintoff, Eric Kaufmann, video games, and #IndyRef2.

The Real Threat to the Union is English Nationalism

by Alan Bradshaw

Yesterday Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to bring a second referendum on Scottish independence. Meanwhile politicians in the Republic of Ireland were laying down a roadmap for Irish reunification. But it's English nationalism driving the latest divisions.

Why the Movement for Scottish Independence Has to Remain Radical

by Liam Young

Nicola Sturgeon has fired the starting gun on the prospect of a second Scottish independence referendum, but if #indyref2 is to succeed it will need to recapture the radicalism which galvanised working class people the first time around.