Here’s today’s new low. It comes from Manchester, courtesy of the thigh squeezing, serially mendacious unelected Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, and his speech today.
Every day you wake up and think it can’t get any madder.
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The Struggle for Normality
“Five years on, normal self-governance for Scotland is more than just an economic and democratic necessity. It’s an urgent moral imperative.”
Grounds For Divorce
“Firstly, there is no hierarchy of courts. Parliament is answerable, equally, to every court in these lands.”
Tales From Northern Britain
“It comes down to how you see Scotland”
A Tale of Two Parliaments
“I’ve felt for some time that Scotland has two parliaments: one which broadly represents its best interests, and one whose raison d’etre is to work against them.”
The Worst of Times
“Whilst it would be probably be better to be living next to a happy and economically prosperous neighbour, it’s hardly our responsibility to make them so.”
Farming Matters: Alister Jack
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, will be in Stranraer for the Cattle Show. Columnist Alec Ross reflects on what Brexit means for his home town – and for Scotland.
A piece of what’s already ours
“The importance of Scotland taking bold steps towards a better future has never felt so urgent. “
Power Retained
“The key message is everyone, without exception, can choose how they think.”
Further Thoughts After Departing the Belfast Ferry
“In the end, it’s about people. And respect. And truth.”
