A tale of two nationalisms
Reuben Duffy argues that it’s wrong for opponents to condemn Scottish unionism as British nationalism; in reality, he suggests, it is just another form of Scottish nationalism. Yes versus...
Nominating Judith Hart
Alastair Osborne remembers Judith Hart, a pioneer in international development and the architect of much of the vital, groundbreaking work done by successive British Governments since her time in...
Feet of clay
As the UK Labour leadership election intensifies, Alastair Osborne looks back on political figures he has admired but who have turned out to be deeply flawed, and considers what...
After the election: confronting Brexit
Richard Rawles dissects Labour’s failure to stop, or even in parts oppose, Brexit, and argues that although Remain has lost, the values of Remain must prevail. So, that was...
United, we rise
Ben Procter says Scottish Labour must be realistic about its plight and the challenge it faces, and must approach the future united if it is to survive at all....
Rebuilding Labour
Daniel Johnson MSP says it is essential for the rebuilding of Scottish and UK Labour after last month’s historic defeat for all those who value the prospect of a...
What is to be done?
Jim O’Neill says Labour must not repeat the mistakes of the post-Foot years and that Scottish Labour must now have a single-minded focus on the 2021 Scottish election and...