Devolution
Opinion
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
Opinion
Nicola Sturgeon’s Lonely Decision
James Mitchell (@ProfJMitchell) discusses how Nicola Sturgeon’s decision on the timing of the independence referendum is likely to be the most im
Opinion
The future of the Scottish Tories: more than theatricals…
James Mitchell discusses how the tables appear to have turned and Tories in London are looking to Scotland and Ruth Davidson for inspiration.
Opinion
The SNP Depute leadership contest
The public could be excused for being unaware that the SNP is currently electing a new depute leader. James Mitchell looks at the candidates.
Opinion
The Genesis of English Nationalism
In the aftermath of Brexit, there has been an upsurge of interest in English nationalism.
Publication
The Scottish Independence Referendum
Edited by Aileen McHarg, Tom Mullen, Alan Page, and Neil Walker
- Provides an essential, one-stop resource for academics, students, and all others who are interested in learning about
Opinion
Who Will be Affected by Scotland’s New Welfare Powers?
New analysis by Prof David Bell, a CCC Fellow based at the University of Stirling, has concluded that those benefits newly devolved under the Scotland Act 2016, “are typically older, more likely
Publication
Who will be affected by Scotland’s new welfare powers?
New analysis by Prof David Bell, a CCC Fellow based at the University of Stirling, has concluded that those benefits newly devolved under the Scotland Act 2016, “are typically older, more likely
Opinion
The Additional Rate, tax avoidance and migration
The suggestion that an increase in the additional rate would lead to a mass migration of wealthy Scots has been widely - and rightly - criticised, says David Eiser.
Opinion
Taxing Times
Does Nicola Sturgeon’s refusal to increase the Additional Rate of Income Tax to 50p unless it is increased in the rest of the UK undermine the case for tax devolution?