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When Article 50 Meets Section 30 – Another Quiet Week in Scotland’s Constitutional Politics

Peter Lynch

Scotland’s independence debate was intensified by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement this week, but both sides of th…

17th March 2017 lewing

An Independent Scotland and the EU: What Route to Membership?

Kirsty Hughes and Tobias Lock

In-Depth Analysis

In the event of independence, how might Scotland pursue EU membership? Kirsty Hughes and Tobi…

20th February 2017 lewing

Voice and Partnership: The Bottom Line for Scotland on Brexit?

Laura Cram

The difference of the EU referendum vote in Scotland versus the whole UK and the so-far limited inclusion of the Scottish Government …

31st October 2016 lewing

Back to the Future with the Draft Referendum Bill

Peter Lynch

The EU referendum result has fundamentally reshaped the Scottish independence debate, and the new draft referendum bill is a both …

24th October 2016 lewing

Scotland and Brexit – Outlook Worsens as Options Narrow

Kirsty Hughes

In-Depth Analysis

Both hard Brexit and soft Brexit scenarios each present their own challenges for the UK, writes Kirsty Hughe…

10th October 2016 lewing

While Europe’s Eye is Fix’d on Mighty Things: Implications of the Brexit Vote for Scotland

David Edward and Niamh Nic Shuibhne

The variation in vote outcomes across the different parts of the UK in the EU referendum has brought existin…

5th October 2016 lewing

How Might Scotland Maintain its Membership of the EU?

Eve Hepburn

In the aftermath of the vote for the UK to leave the EU, several possible scenarios could allow Scotland to remain in, writes Eve Hepb…

29th June 2016 lewing

A European Future for Scotland?

Tobias Lock

Scotland is faced with several options for retaining its relationship with the EU following the UK’s vote to leave, writes Tobias L…

28th June 2016 lewing

Striking Similarities Exist Between the Brexit and Scottish Independence Debates

Juliet Kaarbo

Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum

Although the referendum debate has largely focused on domestic politics, EU memb…

22nd June 2016 lewing

Brexit Could Create New Support for Independence Among the Middle Class in Scotland

Nicola McEwen

Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum

Opinion polls suggest that Scotland will vote to remain in the EU, regardless of th…

16th June 2016 lewing

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