Independence and the English left: Alex Salmond’s New Statesman lecture
The Scottish First Minister urged those out of Scotland to intervene on the side of independence.
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Why Gordon Brown is a threat to Alex Salmond
The former PM retains a strong connection with the working class Scots who could determine the referendum result.
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Watch: Alex Salmond’s New Statesman lecture
The video of Alex Salmond's NS lecture “Scotland’s Future in Scotland’s Hands”, delivered in Westminster on 4 March 2014.
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The view from Scotland: the SNP are the true heirs to old Labour values
Many voters were alienated by Blairite policies and Scottish MPs preference for Westminster.
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Language as activism: the big Gaelic comeback
The native tongue of the Highlands and islands seemed to be dying out – until the latest figures were released.
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Edinburgh notebook: lesser spotted trams, apathy over Bannockburn anniversary and who gets to keep the Titians
Recent goings-on in the Scottish capital.
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Will Self: David Bowie’s unionist plea got me thinking – it’s the English who need the Scots
The Starman implored Scotland to “stay with us”.
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Letter from Belfast: support for Irish unity is at an all-time low
Meanwhile, you don't hear Alex Salmond celebrating Ireland’s “Celtic Tiger” much any more.
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