Who cares if Richard Leonard is English, it’s his unionism that’s the problem
A lot of unionist commentators think Richard Leonard’s Englishness will stop him becoming First Minister. It won’t, but alienating half the voters will.
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Paradise Papers get to the heart of the case for an independent Scotland
If you want to end the corruption witnessed in the Paradise Papers, then we need a system that works for the many. You get that with Scottish independence
We need better labels than Separatist/Nationalist
Words like Separatist/Nationalist are loaded with connotations that harm the cause. Yet, the movement is so diverse it’s hard to think of a perfect option.
Nick Robinson: Here’s the main reason that people don’t trust political news
The alt media is biased, but it lets its readers know this. The BBC, on the other hand, pretends to be impartial but is a massive conduit of misinformation.
The complete Journey to Yes
If you want to understand how to persuade No voters to move to Yes, then check out the up to date, “Journey to Yes” collection of films by Phantom Power
Brian Quail’s Anti Trident court speech in full
Brian Quail is a 79-year-old retired Latin teacher. He is currently remanded in custody after being arrested for peacefully protesting against Trident.
Charred hulk of Grenfell tower, is a monument to modern Britain
We should leave the ruin of Grenfell tower there. It’s a monument to modern Britain and a reminder of how badly we treat our most vulnerable.
Jeremy Corbyn would be a great PM, so please don’t vote for Scottish Labour
I hope that Jeremy Corbyn becomes the PM and transforms the UK. If you want to help him then the worst thing you could do is vote for Scottish Labour.
Davidson’s victory slams brakes on Macron’s French juggernaut
Ruth Davidson has put a stop to Emmanuel Macrons divisive plans with an emphatic victory in the French Presidential Race.
Michael Spencer, HSBC & #torydirtymoney
The Tories want you to believe they are the party of normal people. Yet their record suggest otherwise. They are compromised by #torydirtymoney
The Tories are treating the Scottish people like mugs, and many are falling for it.
The Tory strategy in this election is dependent on Scottish people being ignorant. Don’t be a mug, vote on policy and not blind opposition to independence.
Choose substance: Glasgow students teach us how to deal with trolls.
In the world of media and public discourse there isn’t a lot of substance. Mind you, the talking heads are just feeding us what we want.
JK Rowling is right, Nats are deluded: she doesn’t know she is one
JK Rowling thinks that all nationalists have the power to ignore resemblances between similar sets of facts. True, but at least we know we are nationalists.
Claire Heuchan was wrong about nationalism but don’t abuse her
While Claire Heuchan’s Guardian article was way off the mark. It is both wrong and counter productive for a minority of independence supporters to abuse her
Give me sympathy for I have been gagged by Stephen Daisley
Last week Stephen Daisley claimed that he was gagged by the Scottish one party state. Using similar flawed logic, I now accuse him of silencing me.
Make politics 2017 about understanding and compromise
Last year was the most divisive year in politics I can remember. For the sake of progress, 2017 needs to be a year of listening, understanding & compromise.
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