Tag: scotland
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Scottish nationalists can’t rely on demographic change to deliver independence
Scottish independence is often spoken about as if it is an inevitability. Part of the reason for this is the age profile of Scottish nationalists and unionists. Supporters of independence tend to be much younger, so, the logic goes, will eventually outnumber unionists as the population ages. I’m generally sceptical of arguments about the fates…
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As English identity declines, will British nationalism be activated in England as it has in Scotland and Wales?
English national identity has been the topic of breathless discussion and debate for the past few years. In the aftermath of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, David Cameron announced that “the millions of voices of England must also be heard.” In 2015, the Conservatives raised the spectre of Scottish nationalism in a bid to win…
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If the Alba Party gets more than 5%, it could be catastrophic for unionist parties (but it probably won’t)
When it comes to political news, there is little more sensational than a prominent politician setting up a new party. Today, Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, announced he would be starting a new pro-Independence party – The Alba Party – to contest the Scottish Parliament election in May. Will it make any difference?…
Owen Winter 