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Published in: openDemocracyUKHow the beat of Scottish nationalism is becoming the nation's music
It has taken 40 years for the Nationalists to become the dominant force in Scottish politics. The SNP's victory has...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKScottish independence would open the way for constitutional reform
Scottish independence would spell the end of Great Britain. The UK would live on, but would need to be radically...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWe Lib Dems cannot return to 'business as usual'
Liberal Democrat life peer Trevor Smith sets out the implications of 5 May for his party. He argues that, while Nick...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKLessons to be learned from the Yes to AV campaign failure
Why did the Yes to AV campaign fail, and what can we learn from its mistakes? Compass campaigns organiser Joe Cox...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKAV is dead, where now for electoral reform?
Arguing for electoral reform in isolation from a full bloodied constitutional settlement that includes the UK's...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKAfter Britain’s shocking Thursday, is the earthquake still to come?
The contrast between the SNP's resounding victory in Scotland and Britain's decision to embrace our current FPTP...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWhat went wrong, and what now for reform in the UK
What a shocking day for progress in the UK outside Scotland. The minor improvement of AV spurned, hopes of PR...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKThe Scottish Spring
Scotland emerged from its election completely and utterly changed. A huge historic Nationalist victory and the worst...