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Tag Archives: united kingdom

Do you fear the future? Well, try the present

In which I argue that the fears being expressed about independence – from welfare to defence capacity to the national debt – are already being manifested right now within the United Kingdom. Yet nobody seems to be arguing that the UK is unsustainable as an independent country…

Thursday 14 March 2013 in Politics and news, Scottish politics.

The Britishness challenge

In which I try (in vain) to think of a single aspect of British identity besides the passport that would die upon Scottish independence.

Thursday 3 January 2013 in Politics and news, Scottish politics.

Independence and Britishness

In which I argue that, far from being a threat to Britishness, Scottish independence could in fact strengthen and enhance Britishness. This article was later republished by National Collective.

Friday 27 January 2012 in Politics and news, Scottish politics.

Independence: the impact furth of Scotland

In which I ponder the potential implications beyond Scotland of Scottish independence.

Tuesday 10 January 2012 in Politics and news, Scottish politics.

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