Tag: Carl Cullinane
20 things we learned about democracy in November 2014
Traditionally, November isn’t a particularly pleasant month, with autumn giving way to winter, and Christmas just too far away to provide any real solace. But did we learn anything about democracy that might cheer us up? Democratic Audit’s Sean Kippin does his best to do just that, bringing us factoids about white vans, immigration, Prime […]
Whither the Union? Scotland’s voice prompts more questions than answers
After Scotland’s big decision, thoughts have moved to the future and implications that are far-reaching for the whole of the Union. Carl Cullinane rounds up the reaction and tries to pick apart what it all means for UK democracy. Similar PostsA more systematic approach to relations between the devolved administrations and the UK government is requiredUnfinished devolution […]
Yes or no, the Scottish Independence Referendum has been good for democracy on both sides of the border
Scotland finally goes to the polls today to decide on its status as either a newly independent nation, or a part of the United Kingdom. The result looks set to be close, but whatever happens, argue Sean Kippin and Carl Cullinane, the referendum has been a remarkable boon for democracy and political engagement on both sides […]
The Scottish Independence Referendum, how will it all unfold?
After days, weeks and months of argument, controversy and preparation, Scotland will go to the polls tomorrow, with a long day of voting and a long night of counting ahead. Carl Cullinane outlines the nuts and bolts of how Scotland’s big day will go. Similar PostsElectoral management issues were the dog that didn’t bark in the […]
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