With Johnson’s crushing win, Brexit will now happen. But this may also be the start of the break-up of the UK.
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Johnson is back at No 10- but British voters may be in for a rude shock when they realise his is a much tougher and more conservative agenda than many believe.
‘Come and have a go, Boris.’
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At first glance it seems like a strange strategy to go big on another independence referendum when half of Scots would vote No.
Ruth Davidson: standing down as Scottish Conservative leader after eight years.
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Charismatic Ruth Davidson broke the mould of the traditional Tory MP to reach parts of the electorate others couldn’t. So how do the Scottish Conservatives fill the vacuum she leaves?
In 2018 Ireland voted to repeal the eighth amendment of its constitution and legalise abortion, following proposals from a citizen’s assembly.
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It worked in Ireland – now Nicola Sturgeon is asking selected citizens to examine the big constitutional issues facing the country.
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Its first new channel since 2003, does this Scottish offering reflect a genuine BBC commitment to 21st century ‘nations and regions’?
Sturge overkill?
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As the Brexit clock ticks down and the Alex Salmond crisis grows, the stakes have never been higher for his SNP successor.
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Englishness has been found in diverse places and has taken diverse forms.
Why let George Osborne have all the fun?
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Scotland’s former first minister has sparked outrage in the UK with his latest move.
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The Spanish government is dealing with the Catalonian secession movement in entirely the wrong way. But what would getting it right look like?
Jack’s back.
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Scotland’s former first minister on Brexit, Scotland and the need for a new generation of visionaries.
Red jerseys in their 32-10 drubbing of Maori All Blacks on June 17.
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The birth certificates of the 41 players in the squad touring New Zealand are an eclectic mix.
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Even though they won the election in Scotland, the result will be portrayed as a loss for the SNP. So where does it leave Nicola Sturgeon on a second independence referendum?
Brief encounter.
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Theresa May isn’t the only national leader having a queasy election.
Any questions?
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London’s media were unified against Scottish separatism in 2014. Second time around, the picture is more complicated.
Sturgeon addresses SNP spring conference on Friday March 17.
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The Scottish and UK leaders exchanged fire this week – so, who’s winning?
Sturgeon popularity.
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With a second Scottish referendum ‘all but inevitable’, here’s a strange pill for the nationalists to swallow.
Caledonia in question.
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As a second independence referendum beckons, a counterweight to the unionist-leaning press is hugely important to the Yes side.
The opportunity for emerging political figures to make their mark is considerable.
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Here are five political leaders from around the world who are emerging as significant talents and possible contenders for influence in 2017 and beyond.
Addressing conference.
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Scottish first minister tries to keep party faithful happy while starting long courtship of the no voters.
‘Well do ya punk?’
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Scotland’s numbers look far worse than the UK’s.