- Lecturer in Politics, Glasgow Caledonian University
Support for independence doesn’t depend on the departing SNP leader, but her successor will need a new plan.
There’s everything to play for as Scotland counts down to May 6.
Independence support in Scotland is now at critical levels. The ball is in the UK prime minister’s court.
At first glance it seems like a strange strategy to go big on another independence referendum when half of Scots would vote No.
The ruling party took three of six seats in the European Parliament.
Three stage-managed cheers for Keith Brown – the left is getting restless over independence.
Barcelona has become the test case for separatists Europe over.
Why this is arguably the most important Labour leadership election in Scotland since 1999.
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
Theresa May isn’t the only national leader having a queasy election.
The war of words is underway: who will come out on top is far from clear.
The Scottish and UK leaders exchanged fire this week – so, who’s winning?
Why Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale’s federalist ploy is not the right way forward.
Scottish first minister tries to keep party faithful happy while starting long courtship of the no voters.
Madrid may hold the key to Scotland’s future – for several reasons.
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