From 2012-2014, I wrote a regular column for Newsnet Scotland over the constitutional issues in the lead-up to the September 2014 referendum. Among my articles, several focused on the issue of Scotland’s EU membership after independence. As I’m sure…
“Great” Repeal Bill is Constitutional Vandalism Providing Irrefutable Grounds for Immediately Calling an Independence Referendum
In retrospect, the ‘Great’ Repeal Bill (GRB) for Scots may turn out to be historically analogous to the 2010 Ruling of the Spanish Constitutional Tribunal over the Catalan Statute of Autonomy. Both of these acts constitute a revocation of many…
Dark Money Unionist Astroturf Groups (Astrotyoons) Sprout Anew
For those unfamiliar with ‘astroturf’ campaigns, it is the creation of the illusion of broad popular support for a political cause through well-financed public relations and advertising techniques. This contrasts with ‘grass roots’ campaigns, which are veritable expressions of…
Theresa May Brexit Speech Affirms Scotland Must Hold Indyref2 in 2017
Any illusion that Theresa May’s Brexit strategy is not delusional and dangerous was utterly shattered by her speech last Tuesday. When she has to resort to blackmail, threatening to turn the UK into a corporate tax haven sweat shop if…
Good Will Shall be Scotland’s Salvation in Europe
I hope most Scots appreciate how kindly they are viewed by much of the world. I’m sure any of you who have gone abroad discern the much more favourable reaction you get when they realize you’re Scottish, and not merely…
UK Government Oblivious to Mammoth Brexit Task
When David Cameron announced the in-out EU referendum in early 2014, he had blithely assured his European colleagues that the UK would easily vote to remain. While his hubris was undoubtedly met with skepticism, he probably thought after the Scottish…
UK Not Likely to Survive Brexit Article 50 Decision
I never thought I would get so fascinated with a UK Supreme Court decision, but I watched much of last week’s hearings with an interest which belied the profoundly boring content of the arguments. In addition to teaching us a…
‘London Calling’ now online
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Dundee Screening of ‘London Calling’ November 5
There will be a screening of ‘London calling: How the BBC Stole the Referendum’ in Dundee on the 5th November from 1-4PM. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion led by Siobhan Tolland, which will feature documentary participants…
Game on Indyref 2!
To a standing ovation at the SNP 2016 conference in Glasgow, Nicola Sturgeon announced that “I can confirm today that the independence referendum bill will be published for consultation next week”. With those words, affirmed by Angus Robertson, the second…