England and Scotland are heading into varying degrees of lockdown as the leaders of each country seek to again rein in an out-of-control coronavirus. Meanwhile, the soon-to-be former president of the United […]
An ode to Brexit
It’s official The divorce is done The EU and the UK Are no longer one They go their own ways For better or not Good riddance to the posturing Adieu to all […]
A sad day in Glasgow: Famed School of Art ruined by fire
The BBC has the details. Flames ripped through the celebrated Mackintosh building after it caught fire at about 23:20 on Friday. The blaze spread to nearby buildings, including the Campus nightclub and […]
The UK started it, but…
…will other nations follow? By now you know that the United Kingdom is about to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union. Voters decided in the “Brexit” referendum last June […]
The European Union is staggering. Will it be knocked out?
Perhaps it’s a wonderful concept that has outlived its life cycle. Perhaps it’s always been a horrible concept and its demise will be celebrated. Perhaps it’s facing unexpected threats because of a […]
Brit, to Scot: Don’t you dare leave the UK
Now this is funny: A British government spokesman has told the Scots that a second referendum on potential independence should not be held. The reason? According to Reuters, “The question is not […]
As Greece goes, so goes…Scotland?
Comparing what Greece has become to what Scotland might be if it declares independence: scare tactic or brutal reality? The Sunday Times reports that a British think tank claims it’s brutal reality. […]
And with that, Scotland prepares to leave the United Kingdom
British prime minister laid down a marker earlier today, as she made clear what she expects the United Kingdom’s divorce from the European Union to look like. And while the UK is […]
BREAKING: N. Ireland leaders urge UK to ditch EU; Scottish leaders urge UK to think carefully
The Financial Times has the details. Arlene Foster, first minister of Northern Ireland, said on Saturday she was recommending a vote for the UK to leave the EU on June 23 because […]
Trump threatens British
The New York Times has the story. The government’s official response on the petition’s website was that it “has a policy of not routinely commenting on individual immigration or exclusion cases,” although […]
Nicola Sturgeon reacts to newspaper suggestion that she is the most dangerous woman in Britain
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has reacted as you might expect to one British tabloid asking whether she is the most dangerous woman in Britain. “I kept reading in the papers how […]
Here’s a story that will make you smile: Scottish woman will be home for Christmas (VIDEO)
CTV has the details. Suzi Ferry moved to Canada over 10 years ago and has not been able to afford a ticket back to Scotland to visit her family. Ferry, who works […]
