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Scotland’s Parliament was absorbed into England’s Westminster when we were persueded 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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Who’d invent a Parliament like this?
UK Democracy

Who’d invent a Parliament like this?

Jul 18, 20243 min read

The UK Parliament has by far the largest upper chamber in Europe – and no Scottish parties are represented, and…

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Labour’s unfair and misleading campaigning
Scotland at Westminster

Labour’s unfair and misleading campaigning

Jul 11, 20242 min read

In the 2024 Westminster election, Scotland’s parties were at a significant disadvantage in online campaigning as compared to the unionist…

Westminster democracy doesn’t serve Scotland
Scotland at Westminster

Westminster democracy doesn’t serve Scotland

Jul 9, 20242 min read

In the 2024 Westminster general election Labour won a big victory – but yet again the legacy Westminster First Past…

Labour Humour
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Labour Humour

Mar 5, 20243 min read

A growing collection of cartoons and graphics adapting Labour in Scotland messages, rather than being particularly about Independence.

Will Labour honour its promises to Scotland?
Devolution

Will Labour honour its promises to Scotland?

Mar 5, 20242 min read

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…

How is Scotland funded?
Economy

How is Scotland funded?

Feb 29, 20242 min read

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…

Who controls Scottish Councils?
Devolution

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…

A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism
UK Democracy

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.

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