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Scotland’s Parliament was absorbed into England’s Westminster when we “a parcel of rogues” were persuaded to form a Union. Limited powers were returned in 1999. How has Scotland performed since? What if Scotland had all its powers back? Browse these visual analyses and decide for yourself. Feel free to share them

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Westminster: power at any cost comes with a moral vacuum
Scotland at WestminsterUK Democracy

Westminster: power at any cost comes with a moral vacuum

YiPSep 11, 20249 min read

The 2024 Westminster election has demonstrated the transformation of Labour into a party that pursues power at any cost –…

Scotland has no control over Westminster Austerity – here’s why
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Scotland has no control over Westminster Austerity – here’s why

YiPSep 4, 2024
Winter Fuel Payment – more Westminster austerity
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Winter Fuel Payment – more Westminster austerity

YiPAug 20, 2024

Who controls Scottish Councils?
DevolutionSocietyUK Democracy

Who controls Scottish Councils?

Feb 28, 20241 min read

Most Scottish Councils are lead by Westminster parties – Labour, Tories or Lib Dems. They are the ones who control most Council spending, not the SNP – despite the impression you might gain from the UK media in Scotland.

A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism

A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism

Feb 26, 20242 min read

For the Tories, granting a privilege, monetary reward or other advantage for services rendered politically is commonplace.

Where does Scotland sit on the political spectrum?

Where does Scotland sit on the political spectrum?

Feb 26, 20242 min read

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…

What if all cars were the same price as a Rolls Royce?

What if all cars were the same price as a Rolls Royce?

Feb 26, 20241 min read

What if all cars were the same price as a Rolls Royce? That’s what the UK Government does with energy bills. People in Scotland pay the price of the most…

Scotland is relatively well off

Scotland is relatively well off

Feb 26, 20241 min read

Scotland is a relatively well off part of the UK – so where does its wealth go?

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