Category: Scotland at Westminster
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Westminster democracy doesn’t serve Scotland
In the 2024 Westminster general election Labour won a big victory – but yet again the legacy Westminster First Past The Post (FPTP) system highlighted how undemocractic this victory is. This is particularly the case in Scotland, where in every seat won by a unionist party, the SNP came second – but those who voted…
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Labour doesn’t need Scotland
Labour hasn’t needed Scotland to win power in Westminster for over 60 years. And it shows. No wonder it takes no interest in Scotland’s priorities. Meanwhile its branch office members have to tread the streets trying to convince voters that Scotland’s priorities are the same as England’s!
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Will Labour honour its promises to Scotland?
Since the Scottish Parliament was set up in 1999, successive Labour leaders have promised Scotland more devolved power – and to honour its right to self determination. But none have yet delivered. Will Labour honour its promises to Scotland?
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How is Scotland funded?
Currently most public spending for Scotland is controlled by Labour or the Tories – either directly from Westminster, or via the Local Councils they control. After independence all public spending for Scotland will be controlled by Scotland.
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Where does Scotland sit on the political spectrum?
Scottish voters are at the other end of the political spectrum from the rest of the UK – in particular England, which dominates the UK’s politics. Scottish politics and political parties are dominated by a centre-left preference from voters.
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A short history of the Union
After a UK Supreme Court ruling in 2022 it became clear that Scotland is not in a voluntary union and cannot decide to leave it.
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Which party represents Scotland?
abour and the Tories in Scotland claim they represent Scotland – but virtually all of their front bench team (the most senior politicians who set party strategy) are based in England. Only the SNP has a front bench team that’s based in Scotland. So which party will take most account of Scotland’s priorities?
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Scottish attitudes are different
cottish attitudes are different to those that are commonly found in England.
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Vote SNP to kick out the Tories
In every current Tory seat in Scotland, the SNP is predicted to win. Vote Labour and you just make it more likely that the Tory will keep his seat.
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Brexit Lies
Over the past decade Labour and the Tories have lied and ignored Scotland – resulting in weakened devolution and a hard Brexit.