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Scotland and UK Democracy

Whilst Scotland has it’s own Parliament, currently it only has limited powers, a fixed budget it must work within (it cannot create money like a country with its own Central Bank can), and is overseen by a UK Parliament in Westminster: this is UK Democracy. So what’s Scotland’s part in this – how much of a say do we have, and how much does the Westminster Government listen? How is our Government funded and who decides where our nation’s revenues go?

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Westminster democracy doesn’t serve Scotland

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…

Does your vote count?

Does your vote count?

May 6, 20243 min read

If you vote, but your vote counts for nothing – what’s the point of voting? Can you even call that…

Labour doesn’t need Scotland

Labour doesn’t need Scotland

Apr 30, 20241 min read

Labour hasn’t needed Scotland to win power in Westminster for over 60 years. And it shows. No wonder it takes…


Which party represents Scotland?

Which party represents Scotland?

Feb 26, 20241 min read

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…

Scottish attitudes are different

Scottish attitudes are different

Feb 26, 20243 min read

cottish attitudes are different to those that are commonly found in England.

Vote SNP to kick out the Tories

Vote SNP to kick out the Tories

Feb 26, 20243 min read

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.

Brexit Lies

Brexit Lies

Feb 23, 20243 min read

Over the past decade Labour and the Tories have lied and ignored Scotland – resulting in weakened devolution and a hard Brexit.

Scotland’s Route to Independence

Scotland’s Route to Independence

Feb 19, 20241 min read

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…