She seems to be abandoning the Salmond strategy of taking a middle course and keeping business on side. The coalition with the Greens is quite a significant moment in this respect - a sharp turn to t… (View Post)

It's well worth reading V S Naipaul on Islam and why it has manifested in different ways in different countries. "Among the Believers" was the first of his books on the subject. The second … (View Post)

The Supreme Court will rule in favour of a reserved matter being within the competence of a devolved authority? Well, it's a view. (View Post)

No, you're wrong. The truth is that Scotland is in a holding pattern with the country split down the middle, and attitudes hardening. The SNP are too strong to be removed from Holyrood, but too weak … (View Post)

Unless there is a Section 30 agreement there won't be a properly constituted referendum. Scot Parl could run an advisory one, of course, but it would be boycotted by Unionists and refused recognition… (View Post)