Yes in Pictures

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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Labour’s Great British Railways – what’s the big deal?

Labour’s Great British Railways – what’s the big deal?

YiPDec 3, 20243 min read

Before one of the last traditional-Labour ministers, Louis Haigh, was told by Starmer’s paid help Morgan McSweeney that she’d been…


Scotland’s ferries – a success story

Scotland’s ferries – a success story

Nov 7, 20243 min read

Scotland has over 790 islands – some 94 inhabited – so getting around them via ferr is rightly treated as a “lifeline” service by our Government. Whilst the contract to run them is delivered by private company, the Government overseas…

Does England subsidise Scotland?

Does England subsidise Scotland?

Nov 2, 20243 min read

No! Westminster’s calculation of both revenue and expenditure for Scotland is artificial.  Our revenues are much higher. Westminster loves to claim that the rest of the UK – and England…

Does Scotland decide its Government’s Budget?

Does Scotland decide its Government’s Budget?

Nov 2, 20242 min read

No! Westminster decides our Government’s budget, based on what they want for England.  Voters in England decide who’s in Government in Westminster. UK Democracy centers around Westminster – the former…

Currency Options for an Independent Wales

Currency Options for an Independent Wales

Oct 31, 202431 min read

The following is a transcription of a presentation made by Professor Thiebault Laurentjoye from Aalborg University Business School to the Scottish Currency Group 2024 Conference in Dunfermline. The full video…

Do Labour MPs in Scotland ever disagree with the bosses in England?

Do Labour MPs in Scotland ever disagree with the bosses in England?

Oct 28, 20241 min read

Do Labour MPs in Scotland ever disagree with the bosses in England? NO: Since taking their turn at power in Westminster, Labour MPs in Scotland have rebelled against how the…

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