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Welfare, fairness and independence
Writing at The Guardian, Nicola McEwen reflects on whether welfare in an independent Scotland would be more fair. At its height, the welfare state was a symbol of nationhood and solidarity that helped Scots to feel at home in Britain. … Continue reading
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Why is Scottish independence unclear?
In a post at the UK Constitutional Law Association, Stephen Tierney reflects on outstanding issues on the debate and the role that academics can and should play in bringing people answers. As commentators we seem to end many of our contributions to the … Continue reading
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Welfare policy takes its place in the Scottish policy arena
Richard Parry addresses the evolution of Scottish welfare policy, noting that ‘it is clear that UK welfare reform policy has had the unintended effect of knocking social protection like a curling stone into the house of Scottish-driven policy debate’ At … Continue reading
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Hijacking the Debate
In a post originally published at the Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum, Neil Walker discusses the nature of interventions by the president of the EU Commission and the ramifications it might play in the debate. He argues in favour of national … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Europe and External Relations
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Four reasons a Scottish Conservative might vote ‘Yes’ in 2014
In a piece originally published by the LSE British Politics and Policy blog, Edinburgh’s Alan Convery examines the potential motivations and intentions of Scottish Conservative voters. At first glance it might seem odd that a former Conservative MSP has announced that he will … Continue reading
Why George Osborne declassified official policy advice
Why did the Chancellor move to cite policy and legal advice which is normally protected from Freedom of Information requests? The University of Edinburgh’s Richard Parry discusses George Osborne’s speech in the context of Westminster’s strategy. Normally ministers fight to their … Continue reading
Scottish independence and the EU
In a post on The Future of the UK and Scotland, Michael Keating responds to the intervention from Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso regarding Scotland’s future in the EU should it vote for independence. In this piece, Michael asserts that … Continue reading
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The implications of losing the pound sterling for business: Game changer
The University of Edinburgh’s Brad MacKay examines the potential impact that Chancellor George Osborne’s speech may have on the business community. This post was originally published by The Future of the UK and Scotland. Today’s announcement by the Chancellor of … Continue reading
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Getting to Maybe: Currency, Debt, and the Pre-negotiation of Independence
Writing at the Future of the UK and Scotland blog, Christine Bell reflects on whether the Chancellor’s speech represents pre-negotiation and what that might mean for the campaign. The UK government up until now has clearly stated that it is … Continue reading
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Higher Education in a Small Country
Professor Ferdinand Von Prondzynski, Principal of Robert Gordon University, looks to Ireland when examining the implications of independence for higher education. In 2011 I was appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. As my name maybe doesn’t suggest, … Continue reading
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