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In times past, much has been made of the SNP’s progressive credentials. The 2010’s were a time of unparalleled success for our party for a plethora of reasons – the natural desire of Scots to seek self-governance, the inclination towards a party of government that had proven themselves capable, and of course – the aftermath […]
I find myself at somewhat of a loose end at the moment in light of the 2024 General Election results. We lost every single one of our central belt seats – the region that in recent years our support was strongest, and there needs to be some accounting done in light of this. I’m of […]
Author’s Note: This article was originally published on the 2nd of May 2024, before the election. Since then, many of the things I’ve written about have come to pass – though I also acknowledge that some have not. I think it would be helpful for Independence and the promise of a more egalitarian Scotland if a […]
The following is an open letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf (the prospective candidates for First Minister) and the SNP National Executive Committee, from Eilidh McIntosh, Former Political Education Officer & Former Youth Officer, SNP Sauchie Branch, Clackmannanshire. The last few years have been incredibly testing and trying for Scotland’s LGBT community – not least […]