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The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale

Editorial: Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interests

The Guardian - UK

The one Keir Starmer policy I want to see implemented in Scotland

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Rory Hamilton, Common Weal's networks and campaigns co-ordinator

The National (Scotland)

SNP under fire over public energy firm as Welsh Labour launch wind projects

THE Scottish Government is under fire after claiming it would need the full powers of independence to set up a publicly owned energy company –…

The National (Scotland)

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Rachel Reeves says she wants to help first-time buyers. It won't work

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Kaitlin Dryburgh, policy and communication co-ordinator at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland)

How a wealth tax on Scotland's luxury properties and estates could work

SCOTLAND could raise hundreds of millions of pounds by introducing a wealth tax on properties, Common Weal’s head of policy has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Four ways Mairi McAllan can fix Scotland's housing crisis

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Dr Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland)

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Leading pro-indy figures write to Keir Starmer over referendum 'snub'

A group of leading pro-independence figures have written to Keir Starmer over his dismissal of a second Scottish independence referendum should the…

The National (Scotland)

Common Weal: It's Scotland's economy. Or is it?

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal

The National (Scotland)

How mental health became the latest culture war frontier

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine, head of strategic development at Common Weal

The National (Scotland)

The truth about Scotland, the US and Trident

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Isobel Lindsay, Common Weal board member and vice convener of Scottish CND.

The National (Scotland)

‘McCrone 2.0 could be prevented by more community ownership of energy in Scotland’

A MCCRONE 2.0 could be prevented by more community ownership of energy in Scotland, a campaigner has said ...

The National (Scotland)

'Misleading': Minister called out on claim devolution blocks Scottish energy company

A CLAIM by a minister that the current devolution settlement prevents the Scottish Government from being able to set up a state-run energy company…

The National (Scotland)

In Common: Investigating the Hallmark Christmas phenomenon

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Kaitlyn Dryburgh, policy and communication co-ordinator at Common Weal.

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland's been powering Britain for decades. Time to get something back

Tackling climate change is largely about reducing CO2 emissions and a significant target is decarbonising electricity. Scottish electricity is…

The National (Scotland)

How reforming council tax 'could cut bills for eight in 10 Scots'

REFORMING council tax could see lower bills for as many as eight in 10 Scots ...

The National (Scotland)

Watch our live discussion on council tax with Common Weal's Craig Dalzell

THERE was a lot said in Tuesday’s Budget as Rachel Reeves laid out plans which will see the tax burden reach a historic high, while borrowing…

The National (Scotland)

Common Weal: Why we won't support the National Care Service

The think tank says it cannot support the bill in its current form.

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The National (Scotland)

Robin McAlpine: Scotland's Future was not a blueprint for a new nation

THE Scottish Government’s white paper for an independent Scotland released in 2013 “was not a blueprint for a new nation” because it focused…

The National (Scotland)

Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

The National (Scotland)

Crown Estate review proves ScotWind 'failure', pro-indy think tank says

JOHN Swinney’s order for a major review of a state organ behind a controversial major renewables project should be read as an “admission” of…

The National (Scotland)

‘It can be the year of progress’: Five wishes for Yes in 2024 from Common Weal

COMMON Weal has continued to create a narrative with publications and its policy podcast, as well as the recent release of its new book Direction.

The National (Scotland)

Scots ‘facing hidden bill of thousands’ for climate action such as heat pumps

SCOTS are facing a “secret bill” of thousands of pounds to cover the costs of fighting climate change in their own households, a new report…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'like turkey voting for Christmas' in agreeing to new UK fiscal deal

“NOT many turkeys get the chance to vote for Christmas twice: but the Scottish Government has managed it ..."

The National (Scotland)

Politicians 'using wellbeing as fashionable new label for old policies', report says

THE language of a “wellbeing economy” is being used as a “fashionable label” by politicians in Scotland who are promoting the same policies…

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