James Mitchell

First Minister Donald Dewar, pictured addressing the Scottish Parliament in 2000, saw devolution as the start of a process of enhancing democracy (Picture: Ben Curtis/PA)

Columnists Why Scottish democracy needs a major audit – Professor James Mitchell

Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has said Liz Truss should call an election if she wants a mandate for her new policies (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Columnists UK's slippery constitution allows Truss to change policies without new mandate

Politics Academic labels independence democracy paper 'utterly fanciful' and 'dismal'

Columnists Sturgeon's independence masterplan is overgrown student politics – Brian Wilson

Politics John Swinney says he misheard question after contradicting SNP independence plan

Politics Poll shows drop in Scottish independence support

Politics Scotland's future: what are the arguments against Scottish independence?

Politics Scotland's future: what are the arguments for Scottish independence?

Columnists Will Sturgeon respond to the plight of 51,000 destitute Scots? – Susan Dalgety

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