The democratic mandate for a new independence referendum in Scotland must be honoured
Today, Scottish First Minister John Swinney has put forward a motion to the Scottish Parliament to formally request the transfer
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A pro-Independence supermajority in Scotland in a fragmented UK
The Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary elections and the English local elections delivered a remarkable streak of historical results that may one
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Today’s elections in Scotland and across Britain matter far beyond the UK
Today voters in Scotland, Wales and across England’s local authorities will make choices that matter far beyond the UK. In England,
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Something is rotten in the state of Great Britain
This week, every democrat, Europhile and anti-authoritarian could breathe a sigh of relief when Hungarians resoundingly rejected Viktor Orban after
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Scotland’s European future matters to us all — now more than ever
Six years ago today, Scotland was forced out of the European Union against its democratic will. We all know that
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Happy St. Andrew’s day and viva Scotland in Europe!
What a delight it was to be knocked off our seats by Scotland’s recent qualification for the World Cup! Football fans
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The UK’s in turmoil ahead of Trump’s visit – while Scotland asks for clarity
This week sees the UK in turmoil. While Donald Trump is granted the unprecedented honour of a second state visit
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This Friday, Donald Trump won’t be welcomed in Scotland
This Friday, US President Donald Trump will try to escape the continuing bad press about the Epstein scandal by travelling to
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Brexit Reset? Scotland still wants to rejoin the EU!
On Monday, the presidents of the EU Commission and Council, Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, were hosted by
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Celebrating Europe Day in Scotland
On the 75h anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, we were in Edinburgh to celebrate Europe Day 2025 at the event
While Canada and Australia fight back, Starmer’s failure boosts Farage
This past week delivered a stunning political twist across the English-speaking world. In both Canada and Australia, anti-Trump forces pulled off
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Our trip to Brussels: A Day of Hope, Action & EU Solidarity
Two weeks ago today, our trip to Brussels was nothing short of inspiring. Together with our friends from Yes for EU,
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We’re going to Brussels to say: Scotland matters
As Europe and the world look in disbelief at the dangerous decisions of the Trump administration in the US, we
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Trump is back. But who is standing up for democracy in Britain?
Today, Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second presidential term, which is expected to be even more disruptive
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The sudden death of Alex Salmond is sending shockwaves across Scotland.
The sudden death of Alex Salmond is sending shockwaves across Scotland and Europe. Scotland’s First Minister from 2007 to 2014,
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Can Europe trust Starmer?
You may not have seen it on the news, but last Wednesday, the new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled
2024 and what it means for Scotland: a conversation with Kirsty Hughes and Anthony Barnett
2024 was a historic year for democracy. Alongside ongoing global challenges, including the tragic war in Ukraine and renewed conflicts
10 Years Later: Is Scottish Independence Dead?
Should Scotland be an independent country? This was the question that 5 million Scots were asked on a Thursday precisely ten years
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The most dysfunctional election in UK history
On the 4th of July 2024 we witnessed the most dysfunctional general election in UK history. As widely expected, also
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8 years after the Brexit referendum, UK democracy remains dysfunctional
In the febrile excitement that always accompanies the male European Football Championship – Scotland is playing Hungary tonight for an
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