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.
Editor's Choice / Scottish Politics
by R J Hainey · Published November 26, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
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.
by R J Hainey · Published November 6, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
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
Editor's Choice / Scottish Politics
by R J Hainey · Published October 22, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
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.
by R J Hainey · Published September 29, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
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.
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
Editor's Choice / Global Issues
by autonomyscotland · Published July 18, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
Brian Quail is a 79-year-old retired Latin teacher. He is currently remanded in custody after being arrested for peacefully protesting against Trident.
Editor's Choice / Global Issues / UK Politics
by R J Hainey · Published June 17, 2017 · Last modified November 29, 2017
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.
Editor's Choice / General Election 2017
by R J Hainey · Published June 3, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.
Editor's Choice / Global Issues / Humour
by R J Hainey · Published May 8, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
Ruth Davidson has put a stop to Emmanuel Macrons divisive plans with an emphatic victory in the French Presidential Race.
Editor's Choice / General Election 2017
by R J Hainey · Published May 2, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
The Tories want you to believe they are the party of normal people. Yet their record suggest otherwise. They are compromised by #torydirtymoney
Editor's Choice / General Election 2017
by R J Hainey · Published April 25, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.
Editor's Choice / Global Issues
by R J Hainey · Published March 25, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.
Editor's Choice / Scotland out of the EU
by R J Hainey · Published March 11, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.
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
Editor's Choice / Humour / Scottish Politics
by R J Hainey · Published February 11, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.
Editor's Choice / Scotland out of the EU
by R J Hainey · Published January 7, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
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.