Category: UK Democracy
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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.
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Scotland’s Route to Independence
A pop-up sized illustration of the process for Scotland regaining its independence and getting back to the centre of Europe as part of the EU, together with justification for why joining the EU is only likely to take between 2-5 years.
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A Unionist’s guide to Scotland
Labour and the Tories often promise change in Scotland in areas they don’t control.
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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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Labour and the the Tories will never address income inequality
Labour and the the Tories will never address income inequality – because they fight to appeal to Tory swing-voters for their turn at power in Westminster.
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Unionist parties frequently work together in Scotland to exclude the SNP from power
Unionist parties like Labour and the Tories frequently form alliances to take power in councils across Scotland and exclude the SNP.