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‘Working class’ deflection can’t detract from wealth and privilege

Can’t really disagree with Dundee-based commentator Jim Spence, whose Courier column a few weeks ago excoriated the SNP and their indy dream as follows: Performances full of empty bluster and bombast instead of solid plans and pathways have become their … Continue reading

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Holyrood, kangaroo courts and the politics of pretence

There’s certainly no shortage of MSPs with a self-evident self-awareness deficit. Which Mr Popular aka John Swinney has ably underlined since becoming first minister. In dismissing the Standard Committee’s decision on Michael Mathieson’s iPad expenses claim, Swinney’s opinion was that … Continue reading

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Police Scotland commits hate crime by misgendering the Hate Monster

Police Scotland continue to tie themselves in knots in relation to the Hate Crime Act, but seem to be hoping no-one will notice. However, a new clanger relates to an FOI request submitted by Wings Over Scotland, who asked about … Continue reading

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Kenny Farq and his anti-Christian ‘non-crime hate incident’

Imagine writing this… I want a secular Scotland. I want this century to be the very first in Scotland’s story where religious belief and ecclesiastical power did not routinely dictate the way people were governed or lived their day-to-day lives. … Continue reading

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