The parties are bound by a shared belief in Scottish independence, and the deal reinforces their intent to secure a second referendum. But they are each free to develop their own vision of independence because they have different perspectives on what an independent Scotland would look like

As the UK slowly emerges from the pandemic, a constitutional clash between supporters of Scottish independence and Johnson’s UK government looks a distinct possibility.

This article shows that the SNP and Plaid Cymru have adopted a left-wing populist discourse, based on a critique of austerity policies.  

At a time when the country's future has topped the agenda in Britain and abroad, this book unpicks the complex weave of Scottish politics, society and culture, providing an essential insight into Scotland's present - and its future.