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23 May 2013

Does the Kirk need to be constitutionally enshrined?

The 2013 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has voted for what is effectively “establishment by the back door” in any new constitutional arrangements for an independent Scotland, says lawyer and commentator Carla J Roth. She questions whether this is helpful or appropriate either for the church or for the nation.
25 Mar 2013

England needs its own polity too, argue reformers

The report by the McKay Commission says that English-only laws should normally need backing by a majority of MPs representing English constituencies.
21 Mar 2013

Scots say UK budget fails on social justice and economic ambition

In Scotland, the Greens and the SNP have criticised UK Chancellor George Osborne for a budget that lacks economic ambition and social justice.
12 Mar 2013

Scottish referendum franchise to be extended to 16 and 17 year olds

A Bill to give every 16 and 17 year old a vote in the 2014 independence referendum has been formally introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
26 Feb 2013

Scottish government urged to keep options open on domestic currency

Scottish Greens are urging the Scottish Government to keep an open mind about moving towards a Scottish currency under independence.
22 Feb 2013

Alex Salmond backs call for moratorium on BBC redundancies

In the face of protests against cuts, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has backed the idea of a six-month moratorium on redundancies at the BBC.
22 Feb 2013

Senior diplomat says independent Scotland would be welcomed internationally

A former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations says an independent Scotland could establish itself with "relative ease" in international organisations.
29 Jan 2013

Salmond to be quizzed on tax, welfare and the environment

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will answer questions on tax, welfare, the environment and more as he gives the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture tonight.
28 Jan 2013

Workshop: Future of the welfare state in Scotland

As part of the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) debate and consultation on referendum issues, Edinburgh TUC (ETUC) is organising a series of workshops on key issues facing Scotland and its capital.
12 Jan 2013

Land Reform in Scotland: submission to LRRG

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