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The West Lothian question? Or the Westminster question? An initial Green response to the Smith Commission

November 27, 2014December 17, 2014 by Editor

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Dr. Rupert Read reflects on the consequences of the Smith Commission for UK democracy and argues for a constitutional convention to give an opportunity to fully consider the constitution that is needed. So, the Smith Commission has reported. This is a big big day for British democracy. Our common future depends on…

England, we have a problem

October 3, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Increasing English identification over Britishness poses a number of potential problems that need addressing, not least where it leaves England's ethnic minorities who tend to favour Britishness over Englishness, argues Dr. Michael Skey. The English, and Englishness, has become something of a hot topic in the febrile post-referendum environment. In…

Marginal Notes: Music and the Scottish Independence Referendum

September 29, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Professor John Street reflects on the importance of music in the Scottish independence debate. Last week, in the last days of the Scottish referendum campaign, I got a call from Radio Scotland. Would I take part in a discussion of the role of music in the campaign? This was two…

Electoral management problems at the Scottish independence referendum: the dog that didn’t bark in the night

September 19, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Toby James notes that few problems have been initially reported with the running of the Scottish independence referendum despite the high turnout. This stands in stark contrast to the 2010 general election. Scotland has voted no in the referendum. National soul searching, political repercussions and significant constitutional reform may (or may…

As the result becomes clear, so does the necessary response: Constitutional Convention now!

September 19, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Rupert Read provides an immediate reaction to the Scottish independence result. It's now clear that 'Better Together' is on course for victory. But it will be much narrower a margin than seemed likely a year ago. The ‘Yes’ campaign has played a vital role in throwing open questions about the…

Our #indyrefallnighter

September 18, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Coverage begins at midnight, Thursday 18th September.

The Morning After: Why the Scottish Referendum could (and should) be the making of ‘New’ Britain

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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The Scottish referendum has revealed the UK's urgent need for constitutional reform, argues Dr. Nick Wright. He highlights the most important areas in need of complete reconstruction. Over the last few days, the political class in Westminster has woken up to the real possibility that in just a week's time…

Your cut-out-and-keep guide to #indyref night

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Want to work out the outcome of the referendum before all of the results are in? Dr. Chris Hanretty shows how the outcome will be predictable from the early declarations. It's 10pm on Thursday 18th September. The polls in the Scottish independence referendum have just closed. You're anxious to know…

UEA Broadcast Journalism student’s documentary on the Scottish Independence Referendum

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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UEA Broadcast Journalism student, Hamza Bayrak, made this documentary on the Scottish independence referendum, , which can be watched above (or on YouTube). Hamza's work formed his “Dissertation by Practice” for his Master’s Degree. But the hard work paid off in other ways too. Hamza’s coverage and interviews with senior politicians and…

The Scottish independence referendum is not democracy in action: the quality of debate has been too low

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Whatever happens the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum, the quality of debate has been so low that the Scots have not been allowed to make an informed decision, says UEA History and Politics student, Will Harragan. The Scottish Independence referendum, set to take place on Thursday, should be a shining…

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