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One poll does not a victory make
Last week’s poll giving Yes an 11-point lead in Scotland’s constitutional debate has had a strangely muted reaction. Pretty much ignored by the mainstream unionist media, it’s not exactly set the heather on fire within the independence movement either. The poll, commissioned by this newspaper, may of course turn out to be an outlier, and …
Reforming devolved government no substitute for a plan for independence
In spite, or maybe because of, my semi-retirement, I’ve devoted a few recent Saturdays to events organised by components of the Yes movement. Not large gatherings, but useful get-togethers nonetheless. Good to keep the brain exercised on topic, lest the intellect withers. These events bring together the already converted. I know most of the people. …
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Time to end the toxic debate on tax
Today is the first working day of the new tax year. Usually, it is when tax rates change. But not today. Consider that. The new Labour government elected on a promise of change doesn’t see the need for change. The balance of who pays what established under successive terms of Conservative governments is just about …
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Rethinking its regional structure will allow @theSNP members more say in the party. My latest column
I know that for people who are not members of the party this is not a gripping topic. In truth, it bores the pants off most of those who are members. Yet it is important, writes @TommySheppard ✍️
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/24886389.tommy-sheppard-rule-change-must-take-place-snp-conference/
As Trump takes office and we all hold our breath we need to help Ukrainians win. My latest column
🗣️ 'There is a real fear that Trump’s proposed peace will throw Ukraine and the Ukrainians under a bus, forcing them effectively to surrender to Putin by cutting off military support'
@TommySheppard on Donald Trump and Ukraine
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/24868001.ukraine-winning-war-step-one--/
This is a big step forward, now we need to go further. My latest blog here
NEW: The UK’s first safer drug consumption room has had good uptake and “positive feedback” from users since opening in Glasgow, Neil Gray has said
https://www.thenational.scot/news/24856928.positive-feedback-first-users-glasgow-drugs-consumption-room/