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Why the independence referendum wasn’t rigged

21st September 201417th March 2019

Apparently there are some people out there who believe that the recent referendum on Scottish independence was rigged – presumably in favour of the ‘no’ vote. This is a serious allegation, and I’d like to explain why electoral fraud (impersonation, fake ballot papers, collusion etc.) is extremely difficult on a small scale, and pretty much […]

Posted in Referendums, Scottish Independence

Scottish independence and the European Union

7th September 201417th March 2019

With the referendum on Scottish independence less than two weeks away, a second key question – almost as important as the currency question, and in many ways interdependent – is what will happen to Scotland’s membership of the European Union in the event of a ‘yes’ vote? One option would be for Scotland to be […]

Posted in European Union, Scottish Independence

What currency for an independent Scotland?

31st August 201417th March 2019

One of the key questions regarding the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence is: what currency will Scotland use if the ‘yes’ vote prevails? At present, Scotland uses the same currency – sterling – as the rest of the UK, albeit with some minor quirks such as a one pound note and different designs for other […]

Posted in Scottish Independence

How are the party leaders faring?

2nd August 201424th March 2019

The return after the summer recess will signal the beginning of the run-up to the general election, which, thanks to fixed-term parliaments, we know will take place on the 7th May 2015. So how are the party leaders faring at this crucial point in the electoral cycle? David Cameron At long last, the economy appears […]

Posted in David Cameron, Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg, Scottish Independence

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