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Category Archives: Scottish Government
Nicola Sturgeon’s lonely decision
by James Mitchell One issue will dominate discussion at the SNP conference in Glasgow this week, though not on the floor of the conference. The decision on when a second independence referendum is held is in the hands of Nicola … Continue reading
The future of the Scottish Tories: more than theatricals…
by James Mitchell For three decades, senior Tories in London were perplexed by political developments in Scotland. As they saw it, the party’s support receded as Scots embraced their policies. Scots bought their council houses but showed little gratitude … Continue reading
SNP Depute Leadership contest
by James Mitchell The public could be excused for being unaware that the SNP is currently electing a new depute leader. Past SNP leadership contests have been significant events when the party has confronted major choices in strategy and … Continue reading
Brexit and Indyref2
This week has once more seen protagonists and antagonists raise the prospect of a second independence referendum in the event of Brexit. The Financial Times based an article on the premise that ‘some SNP opponents suspect its leaders secretly hope … Continue reading
What will Nicola Sturgeon be hoping for on June 23rd?
There has been much speculation on the implications of the EU referendum for the unity of the UK. A list of EU supporters have suggested that a vote for BREXIT will lead to the break-up of Britain. But what logic … Continue reading
Ahead of 2016 elections, the SNP has more pressing issues than IndyRef 2
By Professor James Mitchell With the weakest opposition in Holyrood since devolution and riding high in the polls, the SNP can probably look forward to another period in office next year. The focus of most attention, especially amongst its opponents, … Continue reading
A blow to the Scottish Government’s quest for a minimum alcohol price?
By Daniel Kenealy An Advocate-General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) yesterday issued an opinion on the proposal by the Scottish Government to introduce a minimum price per unit (MPU) for alcohol. The entire opinion … Continue reading
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Steps towards prevention: Scotland and non-communicable diseases
By Joshua Bird In 2011, Scotland’s Christie Commission on the Future Delivery of Public Services found that “focussing resources on preventative measures must be a key objective of public service reform.” They called for a fundamental overhaul of those institutions … Continue reading
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Local Government Finance by Professor James Mitchell
Professor James Mitchell summarises a recent presentation he delivered to CoSLA on Local Government Finance, please see link below http://whatworksscotland.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/local-government-finance.html
Another Crack in the Glass Ceiling? Leslie Evans appointed Scotland’s top civil servant
By Professor James Mitchell. This blog was originally written for the University of Edinburgh’s Gender Politics blog. We thank them for allowing us to repost it here. Leslie Evans has been appointed Permanent Secretary at the Scottish Government. The office dates … Continue reading
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