September 2014 – Peter Geoghegan

Scotland’s Independence Generation

By peterPosted on 21st September 2014Posted in independence, Scotland, Sunday Business PostTagged Benarty, Gordon Brown, Independence, Scotland

On Wednesday lunchtime, a bagpiper heralded the arrival of Gordon Brown at a community hall in Glasgow. Once the music faded out, the former prime minister launched into a speech that has already been hailed by some as the oration that saved the union. Amid a cheering crowd waving ‘no thanks’ placards Brown, with a […]

At Rory Stewart’s Cairn

By peterPosted on 8th September 2014Posted in independence, ScotlandTagged cairn, Rory Stewart, unionism

“We’re looking for the cairn.” The woman behind the counter in the Cadbury’s outlet store in the Gretna Gateway shopping centre looks slightly bemused. All around her, piled precariously high, are clear plastic bags filled to bursting with ‘Roses’ chocolates and mini-Wispas. “Any 2 for £6” declare signs in red dotted across the shop. “We’re […]

Month: September 2014