Over the past few days, a few stories have been circulating concerning religious tolerance. I’ve picked up on two of them. First, there was the case of Kate Forbes and her bid to lead the SNP in Scotland. Then there was the issue of tensions over treatment of a Quran in a school in West… Continue reading Disagreement, dislike and intolerance
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No, the Supreme Court’s decision on a Scottish Independence referendum did not mark the death of democracy.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to call another referendum on independence. Obviously, the SNP and their supporters are upset and disappointed by this. They have every right to campaign for independence and wanted the opportunity for a new vote. I’m not sure that they’ve got reason… Continue reading No, the Supreme Court’s decision on a Scottish Independence referendum did not mark the death of democracy.
Reflections on elections
Last Thursday was the first significant electoral event in the UK since the 2019 General Election and since COVID. As well as local council elections, there were votes for metro mayors, the devolved assemblies/parliaments and a by-election in Hartlepool. So, what did those election results tell us about he current state of the parties. Labour… Continue reading Reflections on elections
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