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Opinion: Wanting Scottish Independence Shouldn’t Have to Mean Loving the EU

Jonathon Shafi

For many in the Scottish national movement, independence has become synonymous with support for rejoining the EU. That’s not a good thing, argues Jonathon Shafi.

Opinion: Who’s to Blame for Deep Poverty in Scotland?

Jonathon Shafi

New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows a stark rise in levels of deep poverty in Scotland. Yet the problem isn’t only to be found in Westminster, argues 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.

Nicola Sturgeon attends her last First Minster's Questions. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

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.

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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.

Image shows Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon, wearing a red shirt.

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.

Two people wearing glasses and beanies hold signs in support of trans rights

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?

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.

Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon attends a news conference, in Edinburgh

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.