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Nicola Sturgeon today announced the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for the remainder of this Parliament. It contains a proposal for a new Land Reform Bill as well as a Succession Bill and a review of the Council Tax. Announcements of
Continue readingI have not had the time to submit any very full-some submission to the Smith Commission on further devolution but I did send the following email today. I would also commend readers to the submission by the Scottish Trades Union
Continue readingFollowing the publication of our report A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland (1), Dr Ronan Lyons, myself and the Chief Executive of NICVA, Seamus McAlaevey were delighted to have been asked to give evidence to the Finance and Personnel Committee
Continue readingScotland has voted to remain part of the United Kingdom but Scotland will never be the same again. The energy, passion and commitment to a fairer, more equal and sustainable Scotland has reached unprecedented levels. Matters with which this blog
Continue readingThe Scottish independence referendum as seen from Taiwan.
Continue readingDateline Scotland’s last bulletin before the polls open tomorrow. Enjoy. (and don’t forget to vote)
Continue readingAs the referendum result remains too close to call, today’s light relief comes courtesy of the National Theatre of Scotland’s Great Yes, No, Don’t Know Five Minute Theatre Show.
Continue readinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bewOumPliLk Today’s light relief from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Continue readingToday’s light relief from Groundskeeper Willie from the Simpsons.
Continue readingImage Credit: Amelia Troubridge Today’s light relief comes courtesy of Tatler which published a feature on the views of scotland’s aristocrats on the prospects of Scottish independence. The article was published in July but only went online yesterday and features
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