Those filling in the 2011 National Census in England and Wales are not offered the option of including 'English' or 'Welsh' as part of their ethnic-group identity. In other words, according to 'British' officialdom, 'English' and 'Welsh' are white-only terms.
Scotland has received praise of late for encouraging social inclusion, bringing about a strong sense of national identity. England is placed in contrast, as a country that wants everyone to 'be like one of us' and become English. What nonsense. Today's England has failed to foster any sense of civ
What is it about football that gets men in Scotland so passionate that they can't control themselves? Why can't we acknowledge that this is about Scottish men - male behaviour, violence and abuse - and stop blaming disadvantaged communities?
One of the early hopes of the Scottish Parliament and the era of ‘new politics’ was that Scotland would awaken to a new age of engagement which would produce a more informed, inclusive politics. Can we return to an attempt to foster that ideal?
A Glasgow socialist heads for prison - what does this tell us about the unique world of Scotland's love of hard men
A campaign has been launched calling on Scottish citizens to hijack the AV referendum in order to vote for independence. Newsnet Scotland have joined forces with polemic online magazine Bella Caledonia to urge people to spoil their ballots in May.
Viewed from Scotland, England's failure to win the world cup reveals a land that has lost itself, led by a political class of blaggards. But perhaps a different kind of bid for 2030 could show the way for a much better, more original and attractive country.
Gerry Hassan examines the proposals made by the Calman Commission, established to review the provisions of the Scotland Act 1998. He argues that, far from strengthening devolution and the union, the proposals reveal a gross misunderstanding of the nature of the UK and the nations and regions withi
Gerry Hassan takes a long, probing look at the state of Scottish football and the deep-rooted religious and political feeling that shapes the country's relationship to the 'beautiful game'.
