Scotland
Irish unification is becoming likelier
Time to start thinking about what it might mean
Feb. 13, 2020
FOR MOST of the century since Ireland gained independence from Britain, control of the...
Scotland asks EU to ‘leave a light on’ in Brussels after...
By David Walsh
01/02/2020
As the brooding hulk of Arthur’s Seat succumbed to the darkness, crowds gathered outside the Scottish Parliament at its base to mark...
Everybody wants a state. But states matter less and less!
‘Scotland’s right to choose’: Thousands join pro-independence march in Glasgow
11 Jan, 2020
Thousands of protesters have braved rain and strong wind in Glasgow to take...
All Is Not Lost for Labour
December 13, 2019
British activist Tariq Ali argues that Labour's strategy was deeply flawed, but turmoil will follow Boris Johnson despite the large Conservative victory.
Published...
“Dark Day for Everyone Who Believes in Justice”: U.K. Tories Defeat...
December 13, 2019
The British Conservative Party has won a decisive majority in Thursday’s general election, winning seats in Labour Party strongholds and paving the...
Britain: The view from the City
Boris Johnson’s big win
The Conservatives triumph. Yet Boris Johnson faces tough challenges over Brexit—and much else
Dec 13th 2019
GRIMSBY SUMMED UP a fantastic night for...
‘Irresistible force of Scottish independence meets immovable object of BoJo majority’:...
13 Dec, 2019
While UK PM Boris Johnson has scored a major win, the other big story of the UK election is the “overwhelming triumph”...
United Ireland? UK election results ‘reflect dramatic & historic shift in...
13 Dec, 2019
Historic election results in Northern Ireland which saw pro-Irish nationalists overtake pro-British unionists for the first time indicates the demographics of the...
Sturgeon demands Scottish independence referendum powers after SNP landslide
First minister tells Boris Johnson she has renewed mandate after winning 47 of Scotland’s 59 seats
By Severin Carrell
13 Dec 2019
Nicola Sturgeon has...
No case for new Scottish independence vote if UK exit poll...
December 13, 2019
LONDON (Reuters) - Another Scottish independence referendum would damage Scotland and the United Kingdom even if Scots have overwhelmingly voted for the...