Almost half of Yes/Leave voters ditched the SNP in GE2017
An analysis of GE2017 votes suggests that the SNP got their strategy wrong on the question of the EU, at least in the short term.
Tagged: GE2017
The SNP is far more radical than Corbyn’s Labour
I understand why the left might be dissapointed by the SNP and attracted to Labour. That said, a strong SNP is a better lever for real change.
It was apathy that hurt the SNP in GE2017
According to a new YouGov survey, apathy hurt the SNP more than any other factor in GE2017. About a quarter of 2015 SNP voters didn’t vote.
Most Scots voted for austerity parties so let them feel it!
The argument against indyref2 is that most Scots voted for parties that don’t support it. Fine, lets use that same logic and stop mitigating austerity.
The SNP should not change their stance on indyref2
After GE2017 I can see why it may be tempting to bin indyref2. Let’s not as the results of the election make winning independence far more likely.
The most important thing is to kick the Tories out.
I can see why many are drawn to vote for Corbyn but if you want to kick the Tories out, under FPTP, you need to think tactically.
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.
Tories promise the SNP will protect Scottish Winter Fuel Allowance
The Scottish Tory manifesto is full of promises on devolved issues. It even vows that the SNP will protect the Scottish Winter Fuel Allowance.
Tory manifesto pledges England will choose if Scotland can have indyref2
After recovering from the laughter induced by the Tories suddenly caring about Scottish consent. You’ll probably cry at the democratic implications of this.
The news that made Mundell and Murray turn Green
The news that the Scottish Green party will only contest 3 seats in GE2017 is good news for the SNP. Maybe SNP supporters can return the favour in 2021?
Theresa May finally admits that Brexit could be a disaster
Not only was May’s anti-EU tirade undiplomatic and counter-productive, the points she made show that she knows Brexit could be a disaster.
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
(Strong and Stable, Coming Together, Strengthening My Hand) x 1000 = True
Theresa May and the conservatives are trying to replace healthy democracy, media scrutiny and public engagement with buzzwords like Strong and Stable.
Why Sturgeon doesn’t need to give more clarity on her indyref2 plan
Sturgeon has been as clear as she can be about her indyref2 plan. The UK should formally reply to her request before Sturgeon makes her next step.
Scottish small businesses set to be worst hit by post-Brexit immigration rules
Scottish Tories only talk of indyref2 but this election is about serious issues & giving them a hard-Brexit mandate will hurt Scottish small businesses.
Will Orkney and Shetland re-elect a man who lied to win last time?
During the last General Election campaign, Alistair Carmichael won by lying to the people of Orkney and Shetland. Will they reward or punish him next time?
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