The SNP and social authoritarianism in Scotland?
The Scottish National Party has been turning Scotland into one of the most socially authoritarian places in the Western World. A pliant media isn't helping. But is a revolt by the forces of freedom in the making?
- 18 July 2018
After Scotland, no excuses against an EU referendum
Everyone has praised the democratic marvel of Scotland's referendum. Labour, LibDems and dithering Tories now have no excuse whatsoever for opposing a referendum on whether Britain stays in or quits the EU
- 19 September 2014
The rise of Scotland the terrible
Some elements of the Scottish pro-independence campaign have harnessed, for political purposes, the social volatility which until now has played out in gang warfare and football rivalry. Not a pretty sight; but telling
- 13 September 2014
Scottish independence brawl exposes deep divisions
The romantic Celtic rhetoric of separation from the hated Sassenach (English) cuts little ice in much of rural Scotland. Independence is far more contradictory and divisive than most people, including Scots, realise
- 19 March 2014
European diplomats, analysts say Scotland faces real danger if it breaks from UK
The Commentator has contacted dozens of diplomats and analysts across Europe. They all say the same thing: Scotland can do as its people please; but independence will be painful and far worse than nationalist leaders admit
- 4 March 2014
Conservatives must unite behind the Union
The loss of Scotland from the United Kingdom would be a mark of change to our nation far greater than the decision to leave the European Union
- 23 January 2013
More independence than Salmond bargained for?
The odds on the referendum of Autumn 2014 proving to be Salmond’s political death warrant have just tripled
- 7 December 2012
Why a vote on Scottish independence and not on EU membership?
If a vote is good enough on Scottish Independence then why is it not good enough for the UK’s membership to the EU?
- 15 October 2012
Counterpoint: Scotland is far safer within the union than outside it at the mercy of Brussels
To suggest Scotland is somehow not free implies that she is subjugated. This is a complete fallacy, and plays right into the SNP’s propaganda war
- 26 January 2012
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