Seeing as our Celtic colleagues have already set the ball rolling in the GE discussion, an omnibus thread to consider how the rise of English nationalism, now the dominant theme within the Conservative Party, has generated counter-reactions, particularly within Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Starting in Caledonia, and while the SNP may have cleared up in terms of seat numbers, 45% is still down on the 2015 zenith, and if Sturgeon is to pursue another referendum, either legally or illegally, she will have to consider how the Yes campaign can sufficiently develop its socioeconomic arguments to draw in support from Labour and Lib Dem voters (EFTA as a stepping stone to EU membership, perhaps?).
Likewise, in Northern Ireland, the worst mistake nationalists could make at the present time would be to regard a united Ireland poll as principally a political campaign. Rather, any all-island forum to consider the topic should solely comprise civic groupings, such as sporting organisations, business groupings, and cultural and religious bodies, lessening concerns through bottom-up debates.
As for Wales, the growth in the Tory vote appears to have followed the English pattern, primarily in North Wales, but if Plaid is to follow the SNP blueprint, grassroot development at council and Senedd level seems the only option.
Starting in Caledonia, and while the SNP may have cleared up in terms of seat numbers, 45% is still down on the 2015 zenith, and if Sturgeon is to pursue another referendum, either legally or illegally, she will have to consider how the Yes campaign can sufficiently develop its socioeconomic arguments to draw in support from Labour and Lib Dem voters (EFTA as a stepping stone to EU membership, perhaps?).
Likewise, in Northern Ireland, the worst mistake nationalists could make at the present time would be to regard a united Ireland poll as principally a political campaign. Rather, any all-island forum to consider the topic should solely comprise civic groupings, such as sporting organisations, business groupings, and cultural and religious bodies, lessening concerns through bottom-up debates.
As for Wales, the growth in the Tory vote appears to have followed the English pattern, primarily in North Wales, but if Plaid is to follow the SNP blueprint, grassroot development at council and Senedd level seems the only option.
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