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Andrew Tickell

Herald Scotland

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Anas Sarwar can't run a personality-driven campaign - because he hasn't got one

Anas Sarwar's political identity is all over the place. He’s a Brownite. He’s soft left. He’s centre left. He’s a moderniser. Does he know who...

19.01.2026 8

Herald Scotland

Andrew Tickell

Oh dear, is there even less to Sir Keir than meets the eye? I think so

I’VE never been able to work out whether being “all things to all men” is a compliment or not. It can be both, I suppose. You might use the...

30.06.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Andrew Tickell

Labour’s sickening cuts to disability benefits are just plain nasty ‘WE’RE the Labour Party. The clue is in the title.” From time to time, elected representatives of the People’s Party will dip into their party playbook searching for a witty slogan to justify their latest round of benefit cuts...

‘WE’RE the Labour Party. The clue is in the title.'  From time to time, elected representatives of the People’s Party will dip into their...

10.03.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Andrew Tickell