Scotland
Opinion
Parnell's lessons for Scottish nationalism in Westminster and beyond
CCC Director Professor Michael Keating considers the career of iconic Irish nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell whose mastery of Parliamentary tactics and ability to build a broad nation
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Is Small Always Beautiful?
The recent report by the Growth Commission contains some interesting ideas, says Michael Keating, but also makes some problematic assumptions.
The report of the S
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A new chapter in Welsh-Scottish relations?
The Scottish and Welsh Governments worked together closely during their negotiations with the UK Government over those aspects of the EU (Withdrawal) Bill that related to devolution.
Opinion
Scottish Affairs Committee Report: The implications for devolution of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
The House of Commons is currently considering the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, and the Scottish Affairs Committee has just published a Report looking at the implications of this Bill for
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Converging Events Force the Constitutional Pace
Richard Parry discusses the impact of three speeches in Florence, Glasgow and Barcelona.
Carles Puigdemont asked his Parliament on 10 October, ‘if that has been p
Opinion
Who has the Aces in Brexit Poker Game?
The cards are still being dealt in the diplomatic poker game that is the Brexit negotiations but, asks Malcolm Harvey, how strong is the SNP's hand?
Just days afte
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Are Scots European?
Judging by the referendum result, it may seem obvious that Scots are more European than their neighbours to the south but, says David McCrone, the binary choice in a referendum masks a more c
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Scottish independence back in play after Brexit shock – with a note of caution
The clear difference between Scotland's Remain vote and the preference south of the border has rekindled the independence debate but, says Craig McAngus, all is not entirely straightforward f
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How Brexit could open up new constituency of support for independence among middle-class Scots
Brexit may open a new constituency of support for Scottish independence but, says Nicola McEwen, the implications of the change for independence are about far more than political arithmetic.
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England Could be Forced to Remain by rUK
If the internet polls are correct, England will vote narrowly to leave the EU but be held in by, principally, Scotland and Northern Ireland.