Chris Deerin

The party still believes that incumbency could be the SNP’s undoing at the 2026 election.

John Swinney has reversed Nicola Sturgeon’s errors and is making the political weather.

As Labour rolls back academy freedoms, Scottish parties are showing interest in a different approach.

The former first minister has shown little interest in self-reflection since leaving office.

The decline of the independence debate has left the Conservatives struggling to find political purpose.

Tony Blair’s vision of a technologically innovative economy could save the ailing state.

Having spent prodigiously, the SNP is recognising the need to make government leaner and more efficient.

Anas Sarwar’s party believes that opinion polls are not the best guide to the real political situation.

The SNP’s failures have left voters open to a radical alternative.

Anas Sarwar is already being forced to distance himself from Keir Starmer’s unpopular government.