Rumbled?
Will Alex Salmond reject a referendum if he can’t get his way on the number of questions? And would his party forgive him if he did? IAN SMART reckons...
Reasoned argument depends on reason
After Alex Salmond’s complete over-reaction last week, RICHARD BAKER MSP looks at how the SNP treat those who disagree with them. There is something faintly ridiculous about...
Why Alex Salmond should stick to his day job
JIM SHERIDAN MP comments on the furore surrounding Alex Salmond’s non-appearance on the BBC’s coverage of the Scotland vs. England rugby match. Rugby fans will be aware that...
The First Minister’s New Year message to Scotland
‘Wha’s like us?’ Absolutely no-one, replies ALEX SALMOND in this transcript of the first draft of his Ne’erday broadcast Now, as everyone makes their final preparations for the...
How does an independent Scotland fit into the EU?
With clear divisions over David Cameron’s performance at last week’s Euro summit Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, MARGARET CURRAN MP, asks what Alex Salmond really wants for an...
A political economy of uncertainty for young people
The outlook for young people in Scotland is bleak and the SNP don’t know how to make it better, says PETER MCFARLANE. The news that there have been...
Maximum advantage
MALCOLM CHISHOLM MSP argues that Scottish Labour will not be able to shape Scotland in its own image unless it is willing to define and then embrace Devolution Max ...