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.
Tag: scotland
Opinion: Neoliberal Politicians Are Destroying Glasgow
Jonathon Shafi
Privatisation-loving council leader Susan Aitken once partnered with McDonald's to organise volunteer-run clean-ups as she slashed refuse collection budgets. Now she's charging locals £50 to have their garden waste collected. Jonathon Shafi on the crisis unfolding in Glasgow.
Opinion: How Westminster Hid Scotland’s Wealth From Its People
Laura Webster
49 years ago, Westminster buried a report on Scotland’s abundant natural resources to suppress growing support for Scottish independence. Laura Webster discusses the consequences.
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: Sheku Bayoh’s Death Shows Scotland Is No Progressive Haven
Jonathon Shafi
A public inquiry has finally opened into whether race was a factor in the killing of Sheku Bayoh in police custody. But whatever the outcome, his treatment in death is a harsh wake up call.
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: The SNP Have Joined Forces With The Tories To Create ‘Green’ Scottish Tax Havens
Jonathon Shafi
The establishment of two new deregulated ‘freeports’ in Scotland is a rare example of agreement between Holyrood and Westminster – at the expense of workers’ rights.
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.
Analysis: 2023 Will Be Make Or Break For The Scottish Independence Movement
Jonathon Shafi
It’s official: there will be no Scottish independence without the UK’s say-so. The judgement has forced Scottish politics out of its stupor – but perhaps also into a crisis, writes columnist Jonathon Shafi.
Novara Live: Ambulance Strike, Scottish GRA Reforms, Andrew Tate on Piers Morgan
With more strikes announced, December is now the biggest month for walkouts since 1989. Plus, the Scottish parliament debates historic gender recognition reforms and Piers Morgan platforms Andrew Tate.
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.
Analysis: Westminster May Have Given Up On Trans Rights But Scotland Hasn’t
Emily Tolano
Scotland is defying Tory transphobia to push ambitious legislation that will make trans lives easier.
Opinion: The Scottish Greens Want the Green Party to ‘Do Better’
Euan Yours & Emily Tolano
Green politics are supposed to be founded on cooperation and mutual respect, but internal struggles over trans rights have led to the Scottish Greens taking a stand.
Report: A Teacher Was Suspended for Encouraging Students to Question the Monarchy
Rivkah Brown
A Scottish secondary school teacher was suspended on Tuesday after encouraging students to question the media’s one-sided view of the monarchy. Rivkah Brown reports.
Analysis: Westminster Is Holding Scotland’s Drug Policy Hostage And It’s Killing People
Andre Gomes
Scotland has the highest rate of drug deaths in Europe. But new Conservative plans will only punish users – with deadly results, writes Andre Gomes.
Opinion: Queen Elizabeth Was Synonymous With Modern Britain – It May Unravel Under Her Successor
Aaron Bastani
As the empire collapsed, the stability of Queen Elizabeth’s reign helped Britain reimagine itself as a modern nation state, writes Aaron Bastani. Her death poses existential questions for the United Kingdom.
Opinion: We Need an Eviction Ban
Rivkah Brown
We had one in lockdown, writes Rivkah Brown. Why not now?
Opinion: Council Tax Is Broken. Devolution Could Fix It
Rio Goldhammer
Regional autonomy offers an opportunity tax to work for the people paying it, writes Rio Goldhammer.