Opinion: After Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP’s Lack of Political Vision Is Total
Jonathon Shafi
Humza Yousaf just missed a big chance to carve out a distinctive political identity and caved to the corporate lobby, argues Jonathon Shafi.
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Opinion: Humza Yousaf is Playing a Dangerous Game
Jonathon Shafi
In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest, Humza Yousaf has told his MSPs to stand by the former leader or quit the SNP. It could be a grave mistake, writes Jonathon Shafi.
Opinion: There’s No Coming Back From the SNP Crisis
Jonathon Shafi
For the SNP, a period of unrivalled political power, organic internal discipline and the semblance of a united forward march to independence is over, argues Jonathon Shafi.
Opinion: Nicola Sturgeon’s Legacy: Cuts, Privatisation and a Party in Chaos
Jonathon Shafi
The outgoing Scottish First Minister leaves her country and party facing an uncertain future, writes Jonathon Shafi.
Analysis: What Now For Scotland?
Jonathon Shafi
In Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon's departure was expected - but not this soon. As the shockwaves settle, the SNP must rapidly recalibrate or face terminal decline, argues Jonathon Shafi.
Analysis: Transitioning Is Good For Trans Teens
Ell Folan
One study showed young trans people who received gender-affirming treatment were 60% less likely to be depressed and 73% less likely to be suicidal than those who didn’t.
Analysis: Westminster Has Waged War on Scottish Democracy. What Now?
Nick McKerrell
In blocking democratically-passed Scottish legislation on gender recognition reform from becoming law, Rishi Sunak has hugely overstepped – and chosen short-term heavy-handedness over preserving the union, writes Nick McKerrell.
Report: ‘Fuck Foxtons’: Londoners Demand Rent Freeze Now
Rivkah Brown
On Saturday, hundreds of London Renters Union members mobilised to demand a nationwide rent freeze. Rivkah Brown reports.
Report: Are Rent Controls Coming to the UK?
Rivkah Brown
40 years since Thatcher scrapped them, rent controls are back on the political agenda. Rivkah Brown reports.
Opinion: We Need an Eviction Ban
Rivkah Brown
We had one in lockdown, writes Rivkah Brown. Why not now?
Long Read: What Might Britain’s ‘Break-Up’ Actually Look Like?
Rory Scothorne
The UK has been vigorously shaken before, and yet still managed to hold its shape. Rory Scothorne explores how previous challenges to the union came about and were resolved to shed light on how a break-up might (or might not) occur today.
Novara Live: Election 2021: Scotland, Wales and London
A #TyskySour election special looking at the latest results in Wales, Scotland, London and the metro mayor races. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Michael Gray and Harriet Protheroe-Soltani.
Opinion: It’s Win or Die for Scottish Labour. So Why Is the Party Fighting to Lose?
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.
Novara Live: Shamima Begum Can’t Come Home
The Supreme Court have ruled Shamima Begum has no right to return to Britain to appeal the removal of her citizenship. Is the UK abdicating responsibility?
Novara Live: Scotland Goes Dry
Sturgeon has announced scottish pubs will close for two weeks. With local lockdowns failing, Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani discuss whether the rest of the UK will soon follow suit? Plus, The growing backlash against 10pm curfew Unite slashes Labour funding UK’s booming arms trade.
Opinion: Coronavirus Won’t End the Scotland-England Union – But the Tories Will
Michael Gray
Scotland’s approach to tackling coronavirus has prompted outrage from Westminster’s right-wing politicians and commentators. Michael Gray argues that while the virus won't break up Britain, the Tories will.
GE2019: Beg Your Granny: In Scotland, Young People are Helping Labour Fight Perceptions of its Past
Simon Roach
The electoral dynamics in Scotland are very different from those in the rest of the UK, but its 59 seats are often decisive in a general election. To win, Jeremy Corbyn must both cut through the veneer of SNP progressivism and see off the Tories. Simon Roach reports on how young people are trying to help him do this.
Scottish Independence is Inevitable – Unless Corbynism Transforms Britain
Michael Gray
With Boris Johnson’s ascension to prime minister, Scottish independence is once again on the cards. Michael Gray argues the break up of the union is inevitable - unless the Corbyn project gets serious about permanently reforming the UK state for the 21st century.