England, stop whingeing about a Scottish parliament

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There is a long tradition of English people resenting the Scots, whom they regard as arrogant and living a very comfortable life. Recent discussion about devolution has served to fuel anti-Scottish sentiments, and has obscured the real issues. Most importantly, consideration must be given to whether a Scottish parliament can be of real use. Such a body has the potential to show how a modern legislature could become free of the self-importance of the government in London and establish close links with sceptical Scottish citizens.

Public opinion, Scots, Scots (British people)

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Scotland's gamble on a new political culture

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There has been considerable uncertainty about the day-to-day purpose of a Scottish parliament. Those who campaigned for an independent Scottish parliament in the run-up to the referendum did not present a clear agenda of planned reforms, and there was very little debate about some key political issues. This may be a reflection of the generally rather unclear political culture of the 1990s. The lack of a strong Scottish domestic agenda has also served to boost the concerns of those who are opposed to home rule for Scotland.

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Tripped up by the whingeing Scots

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The Labour party had until recently believed that it held strong public support for its policy on constitutional reform, but it has now been forced into retreat on Scottish Home Rule. It has been fiercely attacked by the Conservative party over this issue, and has been unable to successfully manage a dual approach of reassuring middle-class voters in England and attracting Scots who may otherwise vote SNP. The party must now urgently reformulate its ideas for devolution of powers.

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