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A Wealthier, Fairer Scotland. The Political Economy of Constitutional Change
How can Scotland become a wealthier and fairer (and also healthier, safer, stronger, smarter and greener) country using the powers now devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Michael Keating outlines his most recent book, a collection of essays by CCC fellows on the political economy of constitutional change.
A second Scottish independence referendum without a s.30 Order? A legal question that demands a political answer
In this blog Professor Tierney argues that the legality of a unilateral referendum organised by the Scottish Parliament is a grey area. He also offers personal reflections from his experience as a parliamentary adviser at the time of the 2014 referendum and contends that a referendum held without an agreed process would have been damaging then and would be damaging now. It is incumbent upon both governments to ensure that a political solution to the current dispute is achieved and that, in particular, such a divisive issue is not left to the courts to settle.
Is the UK Facing a Constitutional Crisis?
With Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May taking apparently incompatible positions over a second independence referendum, Michael Keating considers whether the constitution is now at breaking point.
Devolve and not Forget: The Conservatives’ dilemma
Richard Parry discusses considerations facing Theresa May as decision time approaches on a second independence referendum.
Book Launch: Debating Scotland
Debating Scotland - Issues of Independence and Union in the 2014 Referendum. Edited by Michael Keating,
Federalism, Brexit and the Union
Kezia Dugdale has reopened a discussion as to whether federalism might be the way forward for the UK but, suggests Gareth Evans, in doing so she has left a lot of old questions still needing answers.
Options for Holyrood's MOT
The Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer has suggested that Holyrood's committee system is in need of review. Malcolm Harvey considers the options.
Bills, Consultations and Indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon's announcement of a bill and consultation to pave the way for a second Scottish independence referendum may be a way of keeping activists happy while waiting to see how things unfold, says Paul Cairney.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Lonely Decision
James Mitchell discusses how Nicola Sturgeon’s decision on the timing of the independence referendum is likely to be the most important of her leadership.
