I lived in England, in the North East for 18 years of my life. I was married to a tory voter and her family likewise voted tory. At that time I wasn’t very politically aware but knew instinctively that what Maggie Thatchers government were doing was morally and ethically repugnant. I voiced that opinion with…
I hear that Boris has said that a Scottish referendum on independence would be very irresponsible “at the moment”. I therefore pose the following argument. Before I start, I should tell you that our independence should be taken, not given. Scotland belongs to the people of Scotland and a section 30 gifted by a tory,…
How I wish I could get this under the nose of everyone approaching retirement in Scotland and those already retired. For some retirement is a very difficult time and my own parents suffered in such a way. They encountered financial difficulties and were too proud to even mention it to me where I could and…
Europe…………….. I consider myself to be a “good European”. I like the idea that we’re part of a huge marketplace of brothers and sisters of some 500 million people. It feels right. Unlike some, I see us working hand in glove in future with people all across Europe and don’t feel threatened one bit…
For the urgent attention of every world leader – today.
I have an important request to make to every person that reads this; if we assume that we’re only half a dozen handshakes away from each other, that means that either directly or indirectly we all have access to one of the world leaders around the planet. I know this blog is read worldwide so between…
The dramatic event we’ve been working toward has happened. We did it and the effect of our campaign surpassed expectation. We have a slight problem though depending on your point of view. Labour have failed to win in England and the political arithmetic does not allow a majority of anti-tory MP’s to lock David Cameron…
Aside from the fact that figures such as Jim Murphy sided with their tory allies during the run up to the Scottish independence referendum, there’s more to Jim Murphy that actually labels him as a tory with very right wing views. He doesn’t broadcast this of course because the narrative he wishes to create is…
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I don’t even know where to start! I have watched the news and the papers over the last couple of weeks as they go completely crazy over the role that the SNP may or may not play in the UK after the election. I am utterly astounded. I thought that…
To anyone who has any admiration of Maggie Thatcher for her “strong” leadership, here’s one particular story that in fact shows that she and her cabinet presided over one of the worst acts of government mismanagement ever seen. Strong management can be a good thing but when poor decisions are made, strong and forceful management…
I haven’t always voted for the SNP. My conversion to that party was more of an internal slap in the face after many discussions with someone who became a good friend who I thought at the time had a screw loose. He talked of Scotland “paying its way” and being denied its own income. My…
A wee Sovereign Scot 