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As the conflict in Iran and the Middle East develops, Brian Taylor looks at the economic consequences – and argues that we are beset by broader...
As the conflict in Iran and the Middle East continues, Herald writer Brian Taylor says America is unclear as to its objectives – with an impact upon...
As Labour reflects upon coming a miserable third in the Gorton by-election, Herald writer Brian Taylor examines the consequences for each of the...
Amid competing economic statistics and a warning from experts that the next Scottish Government will face a funding squeeze, Herald writer Brian...
As the Prime Minister remains in office – and Anas Sarwar sets out new policies for the coming Holyrood election – Herald writer Brian Taylor asks...
As the Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles to contain the Mandelson controversy, Herald writer Brian Taylor looks for answers in Labour history –...
As Scotland mourns the passing of Lord Wallace , Brian Taylor asks what remains of the early devolution settlement – and how that will shape the...
As Donald Trump questions the worth of the UN and NATO, Brian Taylor examines how the world copes with a President who believes that he alone has the...
As John Swinney defends his budget plans and UK parties face internal squabbling, Brian Taylor examines the fundamental problems which will confront...
As Anas Sarwar advises the Prime Minister to stick to the day job, Brian Taylor examines the big challenges facing Scottish Labour in the run-up to...
As the Prime Minister insists Holyrood is ready for Labour to take over, Brian Taylor examines the present contest – with a glance to the political...
As the Conservatives continue their political pursuit of the Justice Secretary Angela Constance over grooming gangs , Herald columnist Brian Taylor...
As the Chancellor backs an inquiry into pre-budget leaks , Herald columnist Brian Taylor looks at the fundamental financial problems confronting us...
As Scotland adjusts to the Chancellor’s budget , the political battle begins with an eye to next May’s Holyrood elections. Brian Taylor examines...
As Labour’s Anas Sarwar blames John Swinney personally for Scotland’s problems, Brian Taylor examines the First Minister’s renewed arguments for...
As the Prime Minister dismisses talk about a threat to his leadership, Brian Taylor examines the quandary facing the Scottish Labour leader. Let...
As Rachel Reeves sets out the quandary she faces over income tax , Brian Taylor examines her options – and Scottish Government plans. It was not...
As Ministers consult – again – on reforming the council tax, Brian Taylor explains why the exercise may be doomed Perhaps Ministers felt...
As the King prays with the Pope and the scandal over Prince Andrew persists, Brian Taylor scrutinises the state of the British monarchy Time was –...
As finance ministers meet in Edinburgh, Brian Taylor spotlights the economic challenges – and the likely response from the Chancellor Ideas and...
As John Swinney defends his independence strategy at the SNP conference, Brian Taylor asks how the package will go down with voters Do I think...
Midway through the conference season, Brian Taylor explains why parties of the Union want to fight the next Holyrood election on Scottish issues. ...
A new report warns that Scotland’s schools are losing control of discipline. Brian Taylor says that must be a call to action Did you note, like...
Donald Trump left Britain, beaming. Brian Taylor says it’s time now to try to put a smile on the face of our struggling people. Let me open with a...
The Scottish Greens have made their decision on their new leaders. But they face big challenges on a number of fronts, says Brian Taylor Key...
Tricky stuff, leadership. As First Minister and SNP leader, John Swinney faces two versions of that challenge, simultaneously. Sometimes those twin...
In all the quite remarkable brouhaha this week anent Nicola Sturgeon’s memoirs, I have been most struck by the dog which resolutely declined to...
Perhaps my thought process was preoccupied with Dundee United’s magnificent performance in Vienna. Perhaps the argument was a tanner short of a half...
How might Scotland become an independent state? If and when the people of Scotland favour that outcome and vote accordingly. There would have to be...
There is a scene in that glorious BBC sitcom Yes Minister where the civil service suits are discussing how to dissuade eager politicians from...
It is not a state visit. That will come later. It is not even a formal political engagement. Rather, it is a private golf tour – albeit somewhat...
For all that they are still a relatively small presence in the Scottish political firmament, the Greens do seem to aggravate others to a...
Of all the trauma and self-applied uplift experienced by the Chancellor this troubled week, one moment stands out for me by far. Not, directly,...
Every Prime Minister suffers setbacks from what one holder of the office called “events.” But this is much worse. This exposes the fundamental...
In my long experience, politics is a short-term business. That is driven partly by participants, partly by the people and partly by the press, the...
The questions arising at the Scottish Conservative conference this weekend will be many and varied. Here is one more: do they have any future at...
The good people of Hamilton, not forgetting Larkhall and Stonehouse, have spoken. And they want change. They want things to be other than they...
To the victor, the spoils – and so congratulations are decidedly due to Davy Russell and to Scottish Labour on what proved to be, in every sense, a...
People do not seek much from their elected tribunes. Mostly, they want peace and quiet, security and reassurance. An absence of turmoil. Right...
To paraphrase the poet Ted Hughes, there has long been a sharp hot stink of fudge surrounding the tricky issue of Scotland’s relations with the...
The Prime Minister will welcome EU leaders to summit talks in London next week. Presumably he will not treat them as “strangers” in this...
As I sat in the media gallery at Holyrood this week, witnessing the new Programme for Government, my thoughts turned to the First Minister. Not...
Ok, so the final majority was a wafer-thin six votes. Ok, so the seat was only vacant because the former Labour MP quit after an assault conviction....
So just which advanced economy is worst hit by Donald Trump’s liberation campaign? The IMF has the answer. It is the US of A. It is...
Elections generally follow a familiar pattern. Each party decries all the others, reserving particular contempt for their principal opponents. Such...
In this period of economic and political turmoil, there can be a temptation to resort to apocalyptic language. I will try to steer clear while...
What came to mind when you saw Donald Trump holding up that rectangular board listing the punitive trade tariffs he will now apply to each and every...
In government, confidence counts. To be blunt, seldom has a Chancellor appeared so ill at ease and disquieted as Rachel Reeves delivering her Spring...
Competitive discourse is the very soul of democratic politics. We now have two decidedly different debates north and south of the Border, founded...
As I mentioned on the wireless this week, churn is inevitable and indeed welcome in politics. Either by choice or at the hands of the voters. Better...
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