Anthony Barnett on the rise of UKIP at a particular moment for Scotland and England. (Video)
There is now an online version of the original that lets you see every letter in close up, along with a translation.
The long term trend with membership of the traditional political parties in the UK shows an astonishing decline.
English supporters of a No vote often cling to Britishness as a remedy for England's alleged ills: intolerance, ethnic nationalism, and so on. Yet we lose none of our tolerance in a Yes vote. We are the same England, and we should embrace this opportunity for constitutional renewal.
Tom Nairn is introduced to a young generation by an old friend
If the world could only follow Scotland's example, peace would break out and democracy would spread. The powerful are terrified.
Today is Magna Carta Day. The great charter was sealed on 15 June 799 years ago. As preparations begin for the 800th anniversary the people of England need to claim their rights and liberties not be subject to a self-congratulatory celebration.
The London police want water cannon. If public opposition is over-ruled a new period of British government begins, for sure.
A global day of action under the banner Don't Spy On Us against mass surveillance takes place on Tuesday 11 February 2014. The UK's GCHQ is an important contributor to the various programmes of bulk data intelligence gathering organised by America's NSA. Now an alliance of British organisations ha
The Scottish Government has outlined its vision for independence from Westminster. But what the British elite is most afraid of is that the English start to demand independence from them too...
