“We need to move on and get past the stagnation of thinking which has held us in its grip for years now. If we’re brave and accept these problems, we can. But if those in power cling to the stagnation in fear that recognising they got these things wrong will be a sign of weakness, then 2021 will be wasted.”
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“The final consummation of Brexit will never arrive, and whatever magic it was supposed to work will not manifest, so that a real politics of independence stressing democratic rights and egalitarian reform must.”
David Jamieson: We should prepare for the never-ending Brexit story
“Those who look after others may be some of society’s heroes, but they are also sometimes taking on service roles which should be provided by the government.”
Peter Markham: Why Westminster is turning the UK into a group of ‘Justgiving’ nations
“Puppy farming is a shadow industry which can only function through public ignorance. Tragically, it does – in fact, it thrives, not least because that ignorance has become especially pronounced over the course of the Coronavirus pandemic.”
Sean Bell: Latest campaign against puppy farms demands we challenge our own ignorance
“We will get there – but if you think the next six months are some kind of cakewalk, or that the six months after that are going to be a doddle, you need to think again.”
Robin McAlpine: For independence supporters, the next 12 months will not be a walk in the park
Applicants with a strong background in policy are particularly encouraged, and should have a good understanding of Scottish politics as well as the ability to work quickly and independently.
Opportunity: Source Direct current affairs analyst
“If we want young children to develop the physical, social, emotional and cognitive capacities required for long-term health and well-being… we have to put love and play at the heart of state-sponsored early childhood education and care.”
Sue Palmer: Best place in the world to grow up?
The fight-back has started. David Bell, Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling, has said the idea of a National Care Service is a “distraction”. He said we should instead be focusing on how to increase funding to the sector, and what a fair funding mechanism would look like. Donald MacAskill, CEO of Scottish […]
The debate about the future of social care is heating up
“Although their struggle has gone on for decades, the Kurds hardly featured in most people’s political understanding before they spearheaded the territorial defeat of ISIS.”
Sarah Glynn: The long march for democracy and Kurdish freedom takes the road from Dundee
“if the exams are cancelled again this school year, what changes would have to be made? Because there’s no way that a system like the one we saw last year can be re-implemented.”