Scottish independence? Yes - but make it egalitarian

Letters Sat, 21 February 2026 at 4:30 am UTC·9 min read Kevin McKenna and Neil Mackay have both, at times, expressed disappointment with the governance of Scotland, and indeed the UK. They have pointed out, in their own ways, the rot and institutional corruption endemic in the institutions of state. If we can sort out the midden that is contemporary representative politics, this would go a long way to creating a society organised around selflessness and public spiritedness rather than, at present, patronage, cronyism and public sector trough-sharing.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Scottish independence, for me, is a desirable and necessary goal. But advocates should be aware that,...