Scots caught up in UK energy disaster look enviously at independent Nordic states
Anger is mounting in Scotland as energy prices soar for consumers while energy producers announce record profits. Many Scots look enviously at Nordic countries such as Finland where bills are much lower thanks to plentiful, cheap renewable energy.
"Ferrygate" little more than a propaganda war against Scotland
Ferries have featured heavily in the Scottish news diet over the last few months. Headlines have screamed about “Ferrygate” - the story of delays and cost overruns to two new dual-fuel vessels commissioned from Ferguson Marine, and other ferry-related issues. The ferries are indeed five years late and millions over budget and thats not good- however we need to look at this single project in context.
Independence offers Scotland alternatives to the chaos at Dover
Images of lorries backed up for 23 miles at Dover over the last few days have made news bulletins all over Europe, with drivers forced to stay in their cabs without access to toilets or meals. Many Scots were among those stuck in the chaos - because Dover is currently the main route for freight between Europe and Scotland.
Scotland betrayed by Westminster's broken carbon capture promises
Promises to make Scotland a world leader in carbon capture technology made by the UK government in its bid to woo voters in the 2014 independence referendum were yesterday revealed as a dirty trick.
Today's snub is just the latest in a long list of Boris Johnson insults to Scotland
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will begin a two-day trip to Scotland today and we are expected to believe it will be so jam-packed with momentous events that he can’t spare any time to meet Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The Royal Family should remember it has no role in the independence debate
In the past few days it has become obvious that the UK government has enlisted new allies in its fight against Scottish independence … the Royal Family.
Car crash interview proves the Union has abandoned democracy
It was a car crash interview which laid bare the Tories’ total disregard for the basic rules of democracy and showed why a second referendum on Scottish independence is inevitable.
Exclusive: Westminster refuses to deny urging deletion of academic blog predicting indy success
The UK government today refused to deny suggestions it acted to have an article predicting economic success for an independent Scotland co-written by one of its own advisers taken down from an academic website.
Tories sacrifice children's rights to attack devolution
IF proof were needed that the UK government is obsessed with destroying devolution Scottish Secretary of State Alister Jack has provided it with an astonishing attack on a Holyrood bill to improve the rights of children.
Breaking news: QC report clears Nicola Sturgeon of breaking ministerial code
A report by QC James Hamilton has found that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not break the ministerial code over her handling of allegations levelled at her predecessor Alex Salmond.