Topical discussion on the state of politics in relation to the Union, Scottish government and Independence.
Grousebeater's Blog on the Union. An excellent look at the Union of 1707 and what possibilities there are for change. Requires a different mindset perhaps but also I'm sure there are plenty of legal challenges to actions to dissolve the union by any of these means. Link To Blog Article Linked in [...]
Democracy - From the Speaker of the House. Considering the attack on our democracy and indeed the central (and some would say only) point put forward by the Unionist parties during the last General election, I find this quote from John Bercow to be particularly relevant. "Democracy is not just about [...]
A letter from Dave. For younger readers the wee fellow with the funny voice that was on Question Time last week was a Michael Forsyth, Mrs Thatcher’s right hand man decades ago in Scotland as Scotland’s industrial base was destroyed. At that point he propelled the Tories in Scotland to their worst ever [...]
Brexit Talk at the Burgh Hall Dunoon. Mike Russel answers a question from the audience in which it was proposed that the power grab itself may become an issue for a referendum in order to focus the people and further the independence cause. Michael Russell MSP - Brexit Talk - [...]
Lessons of Hamilton 1967 By David MacEwan Hill, Written after the anniversary of the Hamilton by-election win. The 50th anniversary last week of Winnie Ewing’s victory at Hamilton made me think deeply about the significance of the event and what has changed since. When you look closely there are very marked differences we [...]
Alistair's Interviews - Laura Brennan-Whitefield Alistair's series of interviews continues from the SNP conference where he talks to an Ayrshire Councillor, Laura Brennan-Whitefield
Dave MacEwan Hill - Letter to The National 2nd October 2017 I would suggest that a significant majority of the residents of Scotland are now in favour of Independence but I think a little clarity of thought would be very useful at this point if we are to get the less well engaged [...]
Democracy Live from the Burgh Hall. Democracy Live recording of the Talk by Lesley Riddoch at Dunoon's Burgh Hall. Lesley talks about her experiences of observing how the Nordic nations do things and highlights the many possibilities that this kind of thinking could have for a future Scotland. If Scotland was to [...]
28 September 2017 - Call for Live Broadcasting Overturned By Council Administration Statement follows from the SNP Argyll and Bute Council Group regarding the motion to give more transparency to our local government workings and decision making processes. Argyll & Bute Council SNP Group. SNP Call for Live Broadcasting Unanimously Overturned [...]
The Power Grab with George Reid and Alan Bissett In the latest film by Phantom Power, George Reid and Alan Bissett discuss the precarious situation Scotland currently finds itself in post-Brexit vote.
