Independence and the Union

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Voice and partnership: the bottom line for Scotland on Brexit?

Laura Cram discusses how retaining membership of the single market and free movement are at the top of the Scottish Government’s Brexit wish list.

Opinion

Belgian Federalism and CETA

The recent eleventh-hour collapse of a trade deal between Canada and the EU followed a veto in the Parliament of Wallonia.

Opinion

Can Scotland Leave the UK and Remain in the EU?

For the Scottish government the twin goals of withdrawing from the UK and remaining in the European Union are challenging but potentially attainable.

Opinion

Back to the Future with the Draft Referendum Bill

The EU referendum result has fundamentally reshaped the Scottish independence debate, and the new draft referendum bill is a both political and practical step by the Scottish Government, writes

Opinion

Scotland in the Single Market, rUK out – what would it take?

Kirsty Hughes

What are the points of contention in establishing different relationships for Scotland and rUK with the EU?

Opinion

Can Scotland and Northern Ireland Stay in the Single Market?

Michael Keating

The simple answer is 'No' - if Scotland and Northern Ireland were to remain within the single market and customs union, they could not simultaneously be within the UK economic union.

Opinion

Brexit: the implications for the devolution settlement

Alan Page, University of Dundee, expands on his presentation from last Tuesday's Scotland and Brexit event.

Opinion

The House of Lords Constitution Committee reports on Article 50

Centre on Constitutional Change

Mark Elliott and Stephen Tierney discuss the House of Lords Constitution Committee report detailing the process by which the United Kingdom will withdraw from the European Union.

Opinion

Roadmaps and Gridlock: The drive for Catalan independence

Daniel Cetrà

Daniel Cetrà discusses yesterday's gathering in Catalonia.

Opinion

Does Brexit Need the Consent of the Devolved Territories?

Michael Keating

If Westminster were to assert the view that Brexit falls under foreign affairs and is therefore a reserved matter, the devolved territories would have little legal recourse but, says Michael Ke

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