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The SNP and the progressive alliance

As Scotland leaves the UK, it should also help the rest of the UK to mend its democracy.

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Tommy Sheppard and Anne McLaughlin were elected to Westminster in 2015, part of the political Tsunami in Scotland that saw the SNP return 56 out of 59 MPs. They consider the role of the SNP in trying to reform the UK whilst heading for the exit in this new paper from Compass – The Progressive Alliance – why the SNP needs it.

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Tommy Sheppherd delivering his acclaimed maiden speech at Westminster.

The refusal of the May government to countenance any differential deal for Scotland post Brexit now means we’re counting down to the next referendum on Scottish independence.