Tag: Scottish Politics

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How to Lose an Election

The inauthenticity of Scottish Labour’s graphics â€“ and what they reveal about the campaign behind them. Zohran Mamdani’s campaign last year was extraordinary. The youngest mayor of...

Brian Leishman MP on Grangemouth, Labour and Class

In just his first term in office, Brian Leishman has made a name for himself in Westminster. A year on from the closure of the oil refinery that put his constituency at the centre of national debate, we spoke to him about his political motivations and aims in Westminster.

Nobody is Winning the War for Independence

For over a decade, Scottish election cycles have obsessed over that one all-important topic: independence. But as it seems to fall by the wayside coming into these elections, we ask whether the issue has fallen into irrelevance – or will we see independence day sooner than we think?

The Polarisation Killing Scottish Towns

The wave of political polarisation sweeping through Scotland has come to a head in Falkirk. But how are the constant protests impacting the community that lives here? And can they come together to build something greater?

IMPULSE Guide to Scottish Elections

Scottish parliamentary elections will take place in May but how does it work? A guide to understanding your vote.