The 2019 election result in East Dunbartonshire is important, and not just because Jo Swinson lost her seat. What does it tell us about Scottish politics?
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Great Britain needs to talk to Northern Ireland more
Without being clear about their priorities, the British government will only continue to sow confusion and resentment in Northern Ireland.
In Defence of Politicians
When a politician uses their judgement, they should not be attacked as if they somehow betrayed their electorate.
Settled status: the unsettling process
My feelings and travails around “Settled Status”: the anxiety-inducing process that I need to undertake to ensure I can remain in the UK after Brexit.
Why has political prejudice become acceptable?
The politics of conviction over compromise has created an atmosphere of prejudice and vitriol.
Semi-skimmed nationalisation: a new model of public ownership
A new, different model of nationalisation would offer the best of both worlds.
What would the impact be of allowing customers to vote on executive pay?
Controlling Executive Remuneration: Securing Fairer Distribution of Income implies a fundamental shift in how we conceive of large companies.
What’s the best way of funding higher education?
State funded higher education, a graduate tax or the UK’s current system of funding higher education – which one works best?
Benoît Hamon: correct on basic income, wrong on taxing robots
Given Hamon’s radical forward-thinking, it’s baffling that two of his flagship policies contradict each other so conspicuously.
What Can Britain Learn From Switzerland?
During Britain’s EU referendum campaign, many countries were touted as ones Britain should emulate in a post-Brexit world: Norway, Albania, Canada, Australia and many others were considered as viable alternatives to…