James Mitchell

James Mitchell is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh having previously held chairs in Strathclyde and Sheffield Universities. He is author of a number of books on Scottish/UK po

The political storm over Scotland’s currency

What can be learnt from the recent intervention of George Osborne, and why Westminster continues to inadvertently undermine the case for union.

By Gerry Hassan and James Mitchell

/ 14 Feb 2014

A different Scotland is happening

The independence debate has come sooner than anyone is expecting, and it is changing Scotland.

By Gerry Hassan and James Mitchell

/ 28 Nov 2013

Scotland, citizenship and choice: the deep constitution

How would a Yes or No vote in the referendum affect the everyday lives of Scots? The question of the Scottish constitution goes far beyond the domain of institutional relations. Crucial to this is the shape and nature of the welfare state envisioned. This is the second piece in the debate series '

By James Mitchell

/ 5 Apr 2013

Scotland’s Party: Who are the SNP?

An OurKingdom symposium: see also articles by Gerry Hassan, David Torrance and Gareth Young Scotland must seem like a place apart to readers of many newspapers in England. News that

By James Mitchell

/ 15 Oct 2009