“a government that tried to temporarily shut down its own Parliament for political expediency wouldn’t think twice about shutting down someone else’s for the same nefarious reasons.”
Gradually, then Suddenly
The Power Grab – Stealing Scotland’s Devolution
“So, “Devolution has been a Disaster” according to our current Prime Minister, Boris Johnston, but a few days later it was “Ah no that’s not quite what I meant! I really meant… and so the excuses are rolled out.”
Settled Will
This is no longer just a question of yes and no. It is, rather, a question of whether we want a fully functioning, vibrant Scottish democracy with every available power – or direct rule from a political culture at odds with our worldview, democratic culture, aspirations, health and economic wellbeing.
Carmichael Abstains on Crucial Power Grab Vote
The amendments which were inserted into the Bill by the House of Lords were intended to protect the Devolution settlement
Farming Matters: Power Retained
“You can have devolution or you can have Brexit. But you cannot have both.”
Brexit Update: Are We There Yet?
Time is marching on and there is less than a year before the UK leaves the EU on March 29th 2019.
Hands Off Our Parliament #HOOP
Why had 3000 people gathered at Holyrood on a blustery Friday in March?
Farming Matters: The Price of Everything
“The whole point of the Union project is to prevent any economic activity that benefits Scotland and increases our ability to be independent and gives us confidence to run our own country. “
Urgent Discussions Needed With UK Government
“there must be urgent and meaningful discussion between us to try to agree a UK position and therefore enable our European partners to respond.”
What has the Scottish Parliament ever done for us?
“The current Scottish Parliament was established on 6th May 1999 because the Scots wanted one”
