Only a small portion don’t care at all about the Union – but a sizeable minority now view it as less important as other political goals.
Throwing money around will not help. A natonal effort is needed to show that the UK is a force for good in a troubled world.
During the EU referendum, many politicians claimed to be concerned about younger generations’ futures. But they’ve been mysteriously quiet recently.
His “Goldilocks Politics” of “too much/too little, too fast/too slow” throughout the pandemic is unlikely to win over voters.
That Johnson’s recent visit was reported as though he were a Governor-General of Imperial India touring the North-West frontier is a bad sign.
Also: Johnson in Scotland to fight back against the SNP; Tory backbenchers set up new unionist research caucus; and more devolved woe in Ulster.
If the UK government is to succeed in stamping its mark through direct investment, it will need to channel the zeal usually reserved for an underdog.
From looking at a selection of other destinations, it’s clear that England is one of the last to enforce coverings in shops.
It is better for the Government to demonstrate the statistical evidence for them (if there is enough) rather than force compliance.
He also claims Scotland doesn’t have powers it needs to respond to the Covid-19 crisis “in the way that it should”.
Four decades on, history seems likely to vindicate those who warned that devolution would undermine the United Kingdom.
Also: Plaid suspend high-profile candidate over antisemitic comments; DUP call on O’Neill to ‘step aside’; and Anglesey spared shake-up of Welsh seats.
Starmer finds himself the bearer of bad news, a Roundhead reproaching the Cavalier PM for holding out the prospect of a rosy future.
Criminal behaviour under the new law would be based on offence caused, rather than intended – a significant difference to England and Wales.