The Scottish parliament has its biggest ever pro-independence majority.
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A large-scale survey has charted social attitudes and views and constitutional preference since Scotland got its own parliament.
Even though pro-independence forces in the 2014 Scottish sovereignty referendum fell short, they did better than expected due to organization and generous timelines. That’s not at play in Alberta.
With independence’s waning relevance, Labour is set to sweep up disillusioned SNP voters.
The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales acknowledges each option requires UK government involvement.
Rhun ap Iorwerth replaced Adam Price as Plaid Cymru leader.
The SNP faced unprecedented scenes yesterday when the husband of the recently resigned first minister was arrested at their home.
The SNP’s new leader only just squeaked over the line against his rivals, which is a bad sign for his ambition to take Scotland out of the UK.
Support for independence doesn’t depend on the departing SNP leader, but her successor will need a new plan.
Despite hopes of a second referendum on independence being dashed, many Scottish nationalists look to Slovakia as an example of how a small nation can stand on its own.
The Scottish government wanted to trigger a second independence vote without consulting Westminster but that has been deemed not legally permissable.
Does the law that created the Scottish parliament allow it to call indyref2?
Date from Scotland and Northern Ireland shows Remainers are rethinking their place in the UK.
Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans for indyref2. An expert explains what’s changed since the last time.
A transcript of episode 13 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, including new research on neuroplasticity in the brain.
Plus, how researchers have discovered a biological switch that can turn neuroplasticity on and off in the brain. Listen to episode 13 of The Conversation Weekly podcast.
There’s everything to play for as Scotland counts down to May 6.
Those who talk down an independent Scotland’s prospects are not factoring in one of its biggest natural resources.
Economics is set to dominate the debate, just like last time around.
Scotland’s renewed push for independence is not only similar to Québec’s — there are also lessons for Scottish politicians in Canadian law on the concept of separation.
Top contributors
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Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde and Senior Research Fellow, National Centre for Social Research
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Chair in Scottish Politics, University of Aberdeen
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Lecturer in Politics, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor Emeritus of Communications, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Honorary Professor in Media Policy, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor of Scottish History, University of Dundee
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Edinburgh
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Professor of Economics, University of Aberdeen
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Professor of Politics, University of Edinburgh
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Honorary Research Fellow in Politics, University of Stirling
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Bradley Professor of English Literature and Pro Vice-Principal, University of Glasgow
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Professor of Economics, University of Stirling
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Chair professor, Glasgow Caledonian University