Much has been made about the SNP's new “blueprint” for an independent Scotland, which indicates a move away from the mooted Nordic model towards a more neo-liberal prospectus. But Hugh Cullen, Scottish Socialist Party organiser in the Lothians and member of the party's NEC, argues the Nordic model itself is no quick fix and fails to address key issues...

The issue of Scottish independence continues to divide anti-capitalists, just as it does mainstream political parties. With the mooted second referendum on hold, we ask contributors to consider the bread and butter issues that surround independence. Writer Gabriel Neil argues a new constitution and status quo would benefit radicals seeking change in society...

Do socialists have a duty to support Catalan independence or simply the right to self determination? How does this relate to the Scottish national question? In this week's long read, Chris Bambery wrestles with these thorny issues. Alongside SNP MP George Kerevan, he co-authors 'Catalonia Reborn', forthcoming from Luath Press.