by Robin McAlpine | 29 Sep 2026 | Opinion
Independence supporters who either read the National or have seen it on social media will have seen reports of a meeting on Friday in Cardiff and that I was at it. It was civic pro-independence organisations from each nation exploring collaboration. I want to explain... by Robin McAlpine | 26 Sep 2026 | Analysis
First published by Common Weal When a Green MSP said that we should abolish prisons, the general reaction was a weary eye roll. Them Greens – what are they like? Mine was a bit different. Great, I thought, prisons are a total shitshow. What’s your proposal?... by Robin McAlpine | 22 Sep 2026 | Opinion
In one of my favourite moments in Father Ted, Dougal has an actually good idea. Ted jumps on it and asks a follow-up question. Dougal panics: “I went too far too soon” he says. “I didn’t know a good idea had to be followed by loads more little good... by Robin McAlpine | 22 Sep 2026 | Analysis
First published by The National WHAT do data centres have to do with Scottish independence? A lot. Last week the First Minister told us a moratorium would “send the wrong signals”. The signal it would have sent was that Scotland will sometimes side with its... by Robin McAlpine | 18 Sep 2026 | Opinion
First published by Common Weal I met a woman and we’re in the early stages of a burgeoning new relationship. She is not my usual type but under her tough, defensive exterior there is a vulnerability and kindness that is really attractive. It feels… right....
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