Political participation

Political Activism and Agency under Austerity and Brexit

Author / Creator: Tom Montgomery

Media type: book

Date published: 2019

A study of activism against austerity in Britain from the financial crisis of 2008 through the Brexit vote of 2016.  It finds that austerity has been a key factor in creating new dividing lines in British society and intensifying old divisions.

Scotland, Brexit and Broken Promise of Democracy

Author / Creator: Klaus Stolz

Date published:

The perception of a democratic deficit began in the Thatcher premiership, long before Brexit. Scottish self government came to be positively linked with European intergation.

Scotland’s new choice; Independence after Brexit

Author / Creator: Eve Hepburn

Media type: Book

Date published: 2021

Leading experts examine the key issues, opportunities and challenges surrounding the prospect of independence since UK’s decision to leave the European Union. 

DEMOCRACY MAX A vision for a good Scottish democracy

Author / Creator: Electoral Reform Society

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: 2013

• Sovereignty of the People – How do we return more power to the people?
• Defending our democracy – How do we stop vested interests having too much influence?
• How do we write the rules – How do we get the checks and balances our democracy needs?