FMQs Live: Nicola Sturgeon quizzed over schools return and vaccinations 20 Jan 2021 at 12:17pm
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the latest Covid-19 statistics for Scotland before being quizzed over the return of schools, the lockdown being extended and the vaccination rollout.
John Swinney claims his 'hands are tied' on secret vaccine numbers 20 Jan 2021 at 10:28am
JOHN Swinney has claimed he cannot reveal how many of the 700,000 Covid vaccine doses allocated to Scotland have so far arrived in the country, information that could expose embarassing delays in supplying GPs.
SNP Government discussed using terror laws for Covid 20 Jan 2021 at 6:30am
SCOTLAND?S top law officer suggesting using sweeping terrorism-related legislation to cope with the pandemic, the Scottish Government has inadvertently revealed.
Louise Casey warns Boris Johnson removing Universal Credit increase would ret... 20 Jan 2021 at 6:00am
LOUISE Casey, the UK Government?s former homelessness adviser, has warned that the Conservatives would ?go back to being the Nasty Party? if they went ahead and withdrew the £20-a-week increase to Universal Credit paid to millions of low-paid people to help them through the pandemic.
SNP's energy targets at risk by Scottish grid 'premium' charges 20 Jan 2021 at 5:00am
A LEADING energy company has warned that Scotland will not be able to scale up wind farms to meet climate targets without an overhaul of charging regimes that ?penalises? projects north of the border.
Glasgow City Council launches appeal for 1,000 volunteers for prestigious COP... 20 Jan 2021 at 1:05am
GLASGOW City Council today launches an appeal for 1,000 volunteers to help support the staging of the UK?s most prestigious international gathering: the United Nations? Conference of the Parties climate change summit.
FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon under pressure over vaccine roll-out and wastage 20 Jan 2021 at 1:42pm
The First Minister has been forced to defend the government?s Covid vaccine programme after concerns were raised that it was already behind schedule, with fears also raised that 5000 doses of the vaccine have been wasted.
Westminster is 'parking its tanks' on devolution powers, MSPs told 20 Jan 2021 at 1:33pm
The UK Government is "parking its tanks" on Scottish devolution over plans to start funding areas like housing and education which fall within the remit of Holyrood, MSPs have heard.
Code Red 20 Jan 2021 at 11:03am
In addition to the Survation poll that was in the field last week and which we’ve been reporting on, there was also a Panelbase one going round at the same time. (It’s as yet unpublished, and having been sent a few of the… interesting questions in it by some people who took the poll we’re very excited …
Trigger happy 19 Jan 2021 at 10:11pm
Tonight’s poll data from Survation is really quite remarkable. We can’t wait to hear what “Pension Pete” Wishart makes of it. Because what it suggests is that just about ALL of the SNP’s voters want this May’s election to be a straightforward plebiscite of the type called for by this site last October. We don’t …
When Tories tell the truth 19 Jan 2021 at 3:30pm
There’s a most revealing article by George Osborne in today’s Evening Standard. It’s well worth a read in full – it’s not very long – but this is the key passage: The deathless defenders of Plan A will of course continue to shriek that “he’s a Tory so he must be lying”. And if any …
Venus and Mars 18 Jan 2021 at 7:51pm
In 2014, it was women who stopped Scotland becoming independent. But it was still a man’s fault, of course. Those of us who were around at the time, while many of the SNP’s earnest young activists of today were still squeezing their spots, will recall a multitude of media articles on how it was apparently the fairer sex’s …
Contrary to the facts 18 Jan 2021 at 4:27pm
After something of a quiet spell (we gather for personal reasons), we’re delighted to note that the excellent Gordon Dangerfield – a highly experienced Scottish solicitor advocate – is back blogging, in particular with regard to the Fabiani inquiry. His piece today, of which the above is but a tiny snippet, is a must-read. It’s probably …
The dead carrot sketch 17 Jan 2021 at 11:50am
There’s literally nothing about this that isn’t toe-curlingly embarrassing: The only challenge is knowing where to start. Firstly, we suppose, there’s the small fact that the entire bloody SNP is supposed to be an “independence taskforce”, all the time. The party wasn’t formed as a vehicle for Nicola Sturgeon to swan around doing selfies while …
The injured party 15 Jan 2021 at 6:34pm
Extraordinary events are now unfolding on a daily basis (or even more frequently than that) in the vexed matter of the two ongoing inquiries into serious misconduct by the Scottish Government regarding false allegations made against Alex Salmond. Mr Salmond, who was found innocent of any wrongdoing, has been endeavouring – at a significant personal …
The integrity of a nation 14 Jan 2021 at 8:03pm
This time almost exactly two years ago I sat in a cafe close to Holyrood in a state of what I can only call shock. The enormity of what I?d just heard was sinking in; over the preceding nearly three hours I?d been introduced to all the gory detail of the plot against Alex Salmond. …
In whatever the opposite of memoriam is 14 Jan 2021 at 5:42pm
For poor old Richmond Leinster, who shuffled off the political stage today, we solemnly offer this tribute from Novara Media pundit Aaron Bastani: It’s a tragic loss to the Scottish political scene. The tweet, we mean. And no, incidentally, Bastani never did pay up on our bet. For some reason Labour types never seem to …
UPDATE Some journalists, NGOs and observers registering for my trial using details below are being asked for the case number. This is HCA/2020-06/XM. My trial for Contempt of Court in my reporting of the Alex Salmond trial is on 27 and 28 January at the Court of Appeals in Edinburgh. Contempt of Court charges can …
Following Robin McAlpine’s excellent article, some responded by asking where is the hard evidence of a conspiracy against Alex Salmond? Well, here is some of it, not public before. My trial for contempt of court is now fixed for 27 January. This is an extract from my lawyers’ latest submission requesting disclosure of documents which …
Only A Corrupt Lord Advocate Stands Between Peter Murrell and Prison
A joke someone made yesterday reminded me of a friend I had in the FCO, Emma Nelson, who died terribly young about 20 years ago. I wanted to say a few things about her that occurred to me in the context of the Alex Salmond case. In doing so I am conscious that Emma’s family …
Magistrate Vanessa Bararitser walked into Westminster Magistrates Court No.1 at 10.12am this morning with the sunniest smile and most carefree disposition I have ever seen her adopt. Her shoulders appeared visibly lifted. She positively beamed at Clair Dobbin, counsel for the US government, as she invited her to put the case for the prosecution as …
I fully expect that Julian will be released on bail this week, pending a possible US appeal against the blocking of his extradition. There was discussion of when and how to make the bail application on Monday, after magistrate Vanessa Baraitser announced her decision not to grant extradition as it would be oppressive on health …
It has been a long and tiring day, with the startlingly unexpected decision to block Julian’s extradition. The judgement is in fact very concerning, in that it accepted all of the prosecution’s case on the right of the US Government to prosecute publishers worldwide of US official secrets under the Espionage Act. The judge also …
A young female voter's verdict on Nicola Sturgeon 15 Jan 2021 at 7:30pm
As you know, I'm very conflicted about the current intra-Yes warfare. Having seen people try to put him in jail, I cannot blame Alex Salmond in any way for prioritising truth and justice over ever...
Is NHS dental care a good option? 20 Jan 2021 at 1:14pm
Sorry if this is not the smartest question. Kind of new in the country and my wife needs a dentist. I've read that the NHS dentists are cheaper than the private ones and they are good as well. Do t...
Could a United States of Europe work for Scotland/UK? 20 Jan 2021 at 11:46am
I know many people, including those who voted Remain and many ScotNats, would be completely against the idea of an actual Federal or United States of Europe. I am talking about a U.S. style system ...
The Conservatives are absolutely obsessed with Scottish independence 20 Jan 2021 at 11:46am
This morning we had a flyer through from football linesman and part-time MP Douglas Ross for the upcoming Holyrood elections. The first thing to note is that he is a Westminster MP and not a Holyro...
Five ways President Biden could change Scotland 20 Jan 2021 at 12:09pm
We look at how Joe Biden's first term might affect Scotland as he officially becomes the 46th President of the United States.
'Phased school return' likely for Scottish pupils 20 Jan 2021 at 8:54am
John Swinney said younger pupils could return to classrooms next month before others under a phased reopening of schools currently being considered by ministers.
Fighting among the numerous pro-independence factions needs to stop 20 Jan 2021 at 12:00pm
ONCE again I must comment on the constant speculation and criticism being directed at the internal committee activities, policies and leadership of the SNP being expressed by individuals, elected politicians of all parties, self-appointed gurus, a proliferation of academic experts, various Yes factions and grassroots supporters.
Bruidhinn ? Giving a Monkey?s for the Gàidhealtachd 20 Jan 2021 at 11:53am
Marcas Mac returns with a new single – Bruidhinn ? released digitally across all platforms in time for a Burn?s Night release. The song, commissioned by Ceòl is Craic, for their Bòrd na Gàidhlig-funded December Ocaidich showcase, was mixed by Welsh-born, Manhattan-based Rod Thomas. Proceeds will be donated to CHAS ? the Scottish charity […]
Conspirituality ? on the overlap between spirituality and conspiracy theories 19 Jan 2021 at 4:07pm
April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land? What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow Out of this stony rubbish? I want to talk about trying to make sense when things are breaking down. This April we?ve seen some conspiracy theories blooming out of the dead land. Sports-presenter turned […]
Libraries of the Future 19 Jan 2021 at 3:33pm
Eilidh Akilade explores the need to defend the public space of libraries but this needs to be a decolonised library space, giving attention ought to be given to decolonised voices. Through all the social, economic, and emotional distress of the past year, people have been clinging to books more than ever. Pages have been dog-eared, […]
Charlotte?s Web 19 Jan 2021 at 12:42pm
The murky word of corporate lobbying took a stumble this week as the Association for Scottish Public Affairs (ASPA) banned Charlotte Street Partners – the ?strategic communications? machine funded by Angus Grossart – for breaking its code of conduct by hiring a sitting politician. Last week, the strategic communications consultancy appointed the Conservative Lord Duncan […]
Freedom for Ocalan ? a call to Scottish artists 19 Jan 2021 at 10:33am
When Glasgow City Council awarded Nelson Mandela Freedom of the City, it made history. It provided an important statement in the long campaign by ordinary people across the world that eventually forced the end of apartheid. Now, we are being called to give our solidarity to another imprisoned leader, who, like Mandela, has the will […]
Edinburgh Food Social + Classic Soda Bread 18 Jan 2021 at 11:15pm
Many Voices Many Kitchens, a series of interviews with Food-in-Community groups, charities, CICs and initiatives, as well as a recipe sharing scheme, returns today with a bang as I chat with Steve Brown, Head of Food Education at Edinburgh Food Social. Also, Soda bread! SWK: Could you describe what the Edinburgh Food Social is and […]
Patriarchy Theocracy and Tragedy: the Dark Shadow of Ireland?s Mother and Bab... 18 Jan 2021 at 7:15pm
Ireland?s Mother and Baby Homes Commission Report: a mirror held up to the power of dominance, socialised diffidence and our own need to ?de-link? and connect. On the 5 February 1984, people across Ireland – and throughout that worldly ?other? Ireland – the diaspora of millions living in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, New York, and […]
All Those Other Mondays ? A Blue Monday playlist 18 Jan 2021 at 4:15pm
Fed up with a constant barrage of reminders this this is, supposedly, the most depressing day of the year? And, to make it worse, its accompanied on social media and radio with the monotonous depressing chundering track by New Order, allegedly made up of stuff that wasn’t good enough for their album. Don’t put up […]
Women Beyond Silencing ? Miss PunnyPennie, Janey Godley and the art of self-r... 17 Jan 2021 at 9:24pm
?Well the day?s a wee bit ae a wash oot. Cannae thole this ony mair. That?s me away, see you?s the morra?. It?s been a long time since a tweet has made my heart sink like that ? which is saying something in such bleak times. The early, democratising promise of social media seems a […]
Poem of the week : The Rain in Cushendall 17 Jan 2021 at 5:38pm
(a poem with a hat tipped to The Rain in Portugal by Billy Collins) The Rain in Cushendall, pot plump, runs as if fleeing a trap. Racket mongering in language stone auld; cheek chiseling? someone once kissed it with their eyes, went blind. Stout pearls prang onto each protruding tongue daft enough to taste it, […]
A return to 'nasty' politics: Politics Weekly podcast 20 Jan 2021 at 1:46pm
Heather Stewart and Peter Walker discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout and universal credit. Severin Carrell examines the upcoming Scottish Labour leadership contest. Plus, Miatta Fahnbulleh and Will Tanner discuss ?levelling up?On Monday night, six Tory MPs defied calls from the prime minist...
Scottish parliament rejects Westminster's 'spy cops' bill 19 Jan 2021 at 5:34pm
Holyrood move means covert police bill will not cover Scotland when it comes into lawThe Scottish parliament has rejected a controversial bill from Westminster that potentially allows undercover agents to commit crimes, after Labour MSPs again ignored Keir Starmer?s policies.Scottish Labour?s MSP...
MSP Monica Lennon joins Anas Sarwar in race to lead Scottish Labour 18 Jan 2021 at 12:07am
Bid by successful campaigner for free period products prevents ?coronation? of sole other candidateMonica Lennon, the MSP who led the successful campaign for Scotland to become the first country to provide free, universal access to period products, has announced her aim to be the next leader of S...
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard steps down 14 Jan 2021 at 6:25pm
Leonard says attacks on his leadership were undermining party?s ability to get its message acrossThe Scottish Labour party is to launch a fast-tracked leadership contest after Richard Leonard resigned as leader months before a Holyrood election.Leonard said he had decided over Christmas that the ...
UK Covid: arrivals from South America and Portugal banned from Friday over Br... 14 Jan 2021 at 6:05pm
Latest updates: arrivals from Brazil, Argentina and the rest of South America, alongside Portugal, banned from Friday. This live blog is now closed - please follow the global live blog for the latest updatesUK bans travellers from South America and Portugal from FridayEngland?s schools told not t...
Brexit problems halt some Scottish seafood exports to EU 14 Jan 2021 at 10:26am
Fishing industry plunged into crisis as smaller firms face huge post-Brexit obstaclesDeliveries of Scottish seafood to the EU from smaller companies have been halted until Monday, 18 January, after post-Brexit problems with health checks, IT systems and customs documents caused a huge backlog.Sco...
Scotland's Covid lockdown tightened with click and collect and takeaway curbs 13 Jan 2021 at 1:59pm
Non-essential click and collect services and outdoor alcohol consumption to be bannedCoronavirus ? latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageShops in Scotland have been ordered to stop non-essential click-and-collect services and alcohol consumption is to be banned outdoors, in a further tigh...
What exactly is the Alex Salmond controversy all about? 11 Jan 2021 at 3:26pm
MSPs have called for an investigation into Nicola Sturgeon after fresh allegations she misled parliamentIn August 2018 news leaked the Scottish government had investigated two allegations of sexual misconduct against Alex Salmond while he was first minister. It did so under new rules introduced d...
Salmond affair: call for investigation into Sturgeon to be widened 11 Jan 2021 at 1:42pm
Four MSPs from opposition parties want new claims ministerial code was breached to be looked atOpposition MSPs have called for an investigation into Nicola Sturgeon?s actions during the Alex Salmond affair to be widened after fresh allegations she misled the Scottish parliament.Four MSPs, from La...
May elections to go ahead in UK despite coronavirus concerns 9 Jan 2021 at 8:00am
Local and mayoral polls likely to be fraught with logistical problems, say officialsElections due in May are expected to go ahead despite coronavirus, officials have said, amid warnings they are likely to be among the most logistically fraught and complicated the UK has witnessed.Boris Johnson to...
Stroke recovery update
I thought it was about time that I gave everyone an update on how my recovery is going since the stroke. It’s now been four months since the stroke, and although I’m still experiencing significant issues, I’m definitely doing much better than I could have hoped just a few weeks ago. I no longer use […]
Yes times eighteen
We’ve had yet another opinion poll showing a substantial majority for Yes. Today’s poll for the Scotsman, carried out by Savanta ComRes, has Yes on 57% and no on 43%. When the don’t knows and undecideds are removed, there’s still a majority for independence, Yes is on 51%, No is on a mere 38 %, […]
British nationalist poutrage won?t stop Scottish democracy
The stench of British nationalist desperation is overwhelming. With seventeen opinion polls in a row showing a majority for independence, and equally consistent indications that the SNP is on course to trounce The Conservatives, Labour, and the LibDems in this year’s Scottish elections after promising to deliver another independence referendum,a referendum which the independence movement […]
Act Two of Brexit is about to begin: Scotland leaving the UK
Sorry I’ve not been very active on the blog of late, but I’ve recently been experiencing severe issues with post-stroke fatigue and have been too tired and wiped out to do anything much. Even so, I couldn’t allow Boris Johnson’s recent bout of arrogant idiocy to pass unremarked. Speaking on the Marr show over the […]
Scot Goes Pop post-Brexit poll
I’Click here to go straight to the fundraising page. I’m James Kelly, and I write the pro-independence blog Scot Goes Pop, which has a particular emphasis on opinion poll analysis. Over the course of 2020, I commissioned three Panelbase polls with your help. All three showed pro-independence majorities, and they were all landmark results in […]
Johnson?s deal puts rocket boosters under arguments for independence
It might have been a covid Christmas, but some seasonal traditions are sacred and unchanging despite the global pandemic. So there’s the traditional Queen’s speech on the telly and the equally traditional rush for the remote control to turn the channel so we can watch Judge Judy instead, because if the broadcasters are determined to […]
2021 will be the year that Scotland takes back control
The Tories have pretty much admitted that opponents of independence are going to lose the next Scottish independence referendum. Asked by the Daily Rocket, sorry, Record, whether they’d participate in an advisory referendum held by Holyrood following a court ruling that an advisory referendum without a section 30 order was legal, a spokesauthoritarian for […]
Ripping Bunty?s knitting
When albert Einstein developed his famous theory of relativity, one of the realities about the nature of the universe that it proved was that nothing could travel at faster than the speed of light. In this instance however, the famous scientific genius was wrong, there is an observable phenomenon , very close to home in […]
fifteen in a row
It’s getting to the stage now where we get 56% for yes in an opinion poll and it scarcely counts as news. Today an opinion poll from IPsos Mori which was commissioned by STV was published which placed support for independence at 56% once don’t knows and undecideds are excluded. It is the 15th poll […]
Rees Mogg burns the union at the stake
It ought to be clear by now that when the Prime Malinger referred to devolution as a disaster he wasn’t just referring to the SNP, as Douglas Ross tried to claim in a screeching of brakes that was as about as convincing as his party’s claim to be committed to strengthening and deepening devolution. This […]
Michael Greenwell
So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable. - Aldous Huxley
A Fun New Game
The UK government has recently brought back an old idea about plastering “Funded by the UK government” on lots of things in Scotland, with a big Union flag somewhere. This is supposed to make us forget about the various disasters that the UK govt seem to be hoping will just miraculously disappear by themselves. However, …
The Scottish Independence Podcast 187 ? Odes To Our Adversaries
Just occasionally in all the years I’ve been doing this, mostly for laughs, I’ve made a few little, ahem, tributes, to some of our political adversaries. The 187th episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast is a run through of some of the best of these, because I think most of us are in need of …
The Scottish Independence Podcast 186 ? Tory Lies, Trump, Empire
The 186th episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast is amongst other things, a mix of some bad excuses. There’s a bad excuse for a Prime Minister, a bad excuse for a President of the United States, and a few bad excuses for the behaviour of the British Empire. Along with that, there are people trying …
Sometimes It?s Too Blatant To Let It Go
Last night the story came out that the US Department of Justice would rather like a wee word or two with Prince Andrew regarding his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Well, they have wanted to have a little chat with him for a while, but they actually filed a ‘Mutual Legal Assistance’ request. This “moves Andrew …
One Thing Doesn?t Negate The Other
Whatever you think about the very current activities with regard to defacing or pulling down statues, what was written on the Churchill statue is a statement of fact. Let’s have a look at some of Churchill’s statements (not the we will fight them on the beaches stuff). You may have seen most of them before …
The Scottish Independence Podcast 185 ? Billy Kay on Scotland and Identity
The 185th episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast is a talk by Broadcaster, writer and activist and former guest on the show, Billy Kay, about Scottish identity. Have you ever noticed when you go abroad that the locals always seem to know what happened in 1437 in every wee nook and cranny of their town. …
The Times Handed Its Arse by Football Club
The Times, or at least The Sunday Times, has a history of getting things wrong about Hitler. And it seems to have happened again. This was the response by Schalke 04, a German football team, to the latest mistake…
Scottish Labour is the problem, not the leader. And the solution is a genuine...
Scottish Labour is the problem, not the leader. And the solution is a genuine Scottish Labour Party Gerry Hassan Sunday National, January 17th 2020 The Scottish Labour Party has contributed so much over the past 20 years; not in terms of substantive politics in government or opposition but in the realm of scandal, drama and …
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I am a European and want to live in a country which calls itself European
I am a European and want to live in a country which calls itself European Gerry Hassan Scottish Review, January 13th 2021 I am a European. In the past few years of Brexit, and many of the ridiculous posturing positions of the UK Government, I have never felt more European. Of course the EU and …
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The Attack on Democracy and Breaking Out of the Empire State in the US and UK
The Attack on Democracy and Breaking Out of the Empire State in the US and UK Gerry Hassan Sunday National, January 10th 2021 Democracy is under attack. It is being challenged by the likes of Trump and his fascist supporters and by authoritarians the world over ? testing its strength and legitimacy. And it is …
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Making our own collective future in Scotland
Making our own collective future in Scotland Gerry Hassan Sunday National, January 3rd 2021 Until it arrived, 2020 was seen by many as a symbol of the future. It was a benchmark and distant date with destiny ? aided by phrases like ?2020 vision?. But 2020 didn?t feel like the future that had been …
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More than ever we need to come together and celebrate collective joy
More than ever we need to come together and celebrate collective joy Gerry Hassan Sunday National, December 27th 2020 These are not exactly the happiest of times the world over – with crises, worry and anxiety all around us. In such circumstances never more have we needed to find light and hope, optimism and joy. …
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When Four Young Scots Shook the British Establishment: Ian Hamilton and the S...
When Four Young Scots Shook the British Establishment: Ian Hamilton and the Stone of Destiny Gerry Hassan Sunday National, December 20th 2020 Scotland has always had a tradition of stories, legends and myths which have given sustenance to history and identity. One of the most evocative over the years has been that of the recovery …
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My Favourite Music of 2020
My Favourite Music of 2020 Gerry Hassan Some Great Reward, December 17th 2020 For the past six years I have put together my sounds of the year. This year is a special one: 2020 was unique for obvious reasons and it is the first time I have undertaken this for Some Great Reward, the wonderful …
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My Favourite Books of 2020
My Favourite Books of 2020 Gerry Hassan Scottish Review, December 16th 2020 Since 2014, I have compiled an annual list of my books and publications of the year (as well as music), and for the first time this year have undertaken it for Scottish Review. My rules for inclusion are that I have read the …
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Scottish independence: George Osborne has 'simple' plan to stop referendum - ...
Scottish independence: George Osborne has 'simple' plan to stop referendum The NationalSturgeon hatches Biden charm offensive in outrageous SNP plot to boost Scots independence Daily ExpressSNP to create Scottish independence taskforce HolyroodMacAskill warns SNP 'window closing' on indyref2 in 2021 amid Brexit 'calamity' HeraldScotlandScotland only has one way to rejoin EU after Liberal De...
UK prime minister rebuffs fresh calls for Scottish referendum - Financial Times
UK prime minister rebuffs fresh calls for Scottish referendum Financial TimesOn Scottish referendum, UK PM says vote should only happen once in a generation ReutersScotland could vote to separate in 2021, testing Canada?s independence formula The Conversation CAScottish independence: could Scotland's 2021 election provoke a second referendum - and what has Boris Johnson said? The ScotsmanBo...
Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push - R...
Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push ReutersScottish independence poll tracker: will Scotland vote to leave the UK? New StatesmanSupport for independence at 51 per cent in new poll with 'improved perception of Sturgeon' HeraldScotlandNicola Sturgeon's economic plan to 'bankrupt Scotland and scare EU away' ExpressWhat is Labour's strategy in Scotland? ? E...
When will indyref2 happen?
Not when you would like it to happen, but when do you believe indyref2 will happen?
Polling: 2017 General Election, Council Elections and Independence
Despite the roaring success of the polls in recent years; it may be worth starting a thread specific to upcoming elections. All UK, Scottish subsamples, specific Scottish polls and leader popularity welcome; not to mention the independence question.
The Official Farewell to President Donald J Trump Thread
The Mango Mussolini is no more. Share your favourite memories of the Cheeto-in-Chief here and let's give the Tango Terror the send off he deserves
Probably the only day he actually enjoyed inside the Oval Office and also the most Kubrickian image of the Presidency ever to emerge. Hauntin...
Brexit slowly becoming a Farce.
Let's face it, this Tory Govt has no intent on pulling out of EU. It will go on and on and on until lie of land changes!
What is the point of Labour
Much as I hate the tory party (and christ do I do) you have to give them credit for a couple of things.
1. They have stupid unionists voting for them despite the fact Scotland is going to shit.
2. They think brexit is a good thing for the UK and bring stupid unionists to think the same an...
General Politics Thread
Firstly, what happened to capybara's thread? I've went back about four pages and can't find it. Am i going blind/dottled?
Anyway, until it is found.
I know it's purely an English/Welsh issue, but the junior doctors' dispute is not improving. Looks like the government is going to try to impose ...
The Douglas Ross Experiment
He's having such an absolute disaster of a start that he's worth a new thread:
He's currently trending.
Tory (Scottish Branch) Twitter Watch
There's just far too much hilarity to ignore, so deserves a thread of it's own.
This one today from Maurice Golden Shower. Pandering to Ian 'the oil is running dry' Wood for starters.
Exactly who are they trying to win back over with tweets like these?
Yes Cymru
A think this movement is big enough to merit its own thread.
Membership for Yes Cymru has increased to 17,000 and the several AUOB marches have been well attended
Support for Welsh Independence continues to increase with just over 1 in 2 against the idea
Plaid Cymru l...
Pundits
I felt like this could do with its own thread, as it never quite fits anywhere else. A place to discuss and highlight examples of the political commentator class in Scotland and elsewhere.
I read this article the other day by Chris Deerin and wanted to tear my eyes out:
https://www.pressa...
Geopolitics in the 2020s.
So five months into the decade where are we?
The coming demographic changes in Europe are going to have huge social and economic impacts. The drop in in younger people will begin to bite this decade. This means less demand for the kinds of goods young people buy and liquidating the assets of ...
The official Boris pm cluster-fuck thread
Day to day discussions relating to the bumbling, chinless twat. He's currently giving a trumpesqian speech in Manchester relating to his Northern powerhouse plan - building a railway between Manchester and Leeds. He's went off message a few times, notably guessing when Stephenson's rocket was a ...
Tartan
Army Message Board (often features political threads)
This Board Needs Tunes
Been off the board for a few weeks and have no idea what's going on.
Couldn't resurrect the original thread so here's a timely new beginning. Come on back folks!
Our beautiful Scotland.
Jokes
A Chinese doctor can't find a job in a hospital in the US, so he opens a clinic and puts a sign outside that reads "GET TREATMENT FOR $20 - IF NOT CURED GET BACK $100."
An American lawyer thinks this is a great opportunity to earn $100 and goes to the clinic.
Lawyer: "I have lost my...
Indy Ref 2
Since no-one's started the thread...
A lot of former No voters including some pretty prominant activists, politicians and commentators either coming out for Yes or softening their position - even Chris Deerin saying today that he's not saying that he would vote Yes but that he couldn't say th...
Question Time Tonight
From Kelso The panel includes Labour's shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry MP, the Scottish government's finance secretary John Swinney MSP, Conservative chairman of the defence select committee Rory Stewart MP, Scotsman columnist Lesley Riddoch and editor-at-large of the Independent on Sund...
The Get It Off Your Chest Thread...
Why do arseholes park over the lines and take up two spaces in car parks, you're driving a shit people carrier, park in one space like everyone else you penis.
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Memories!!!
If your formative years were the 1970s you might remember some of these?
Free Beer
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Apparently, although 2 quid delivery. Bit of a wait to get on the website but it counts down if you leave the page open on your phone.
Series Worth Watching
Wee bit like the movies thread - just got this showbox app on my tablet and it's got hundreds of different series on it.
Anybody recommend any worth watching?
Am about halfway through Homeland - quite enjoying it and have watched Peaky Blinders (which I found surprisingly good).
Tried Game of Thr...
Iptv
I know there was a topic about android tv boxes and Kodi but I'm looking at a Mag 250 IPTV
Box, think it's fairly similar.
Wondered if anyone had used one?
Holyrood Elections 2021
Probably needs a thread of its own.
i see Alex Neil is the latest incumbent to announce they are standing down and not seeking re-election.
I think that's 21 so far - there were 24 retirees in 2016 - that will make the parliament look very different and for those who are constituency MS...
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