With the far-right on the rise again in Germany, we should remember Winston Churchill’s wise words
Churchill memorably once said that ‘democracy is the worst form of government’ – except for all the others
Read moreDetailsAged 15, Martin began his working life on a Scottish evening newspaper. He then ran his family business before reading politics and international relations at Aberdeen University, as a mature student. He worked in London in investment promotion attraction for Scottish development agencies, followed by a 35-year career in international PR consultancy. He has been a columnist on African Leadership magazine, commenting on geopolitics, a regular contributor to foreign direct investment media and has written for business publications worldwide. He recently returned to Scotland. He lives in Glasgow.
Churchill memorably once said that ‘democracy is the worst form of government’ – except for all the others
Read moreDetailsFrench healthcare personnel are delighted to have a Scottish patient, but the underfunded NHS struggles by comparison
Read moreDetailsBritain is facing the return of Thatcherism on stilts under Nigel Farage’s Reform Party
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Read moreDetailsProfessor Amanda Sloat from the IE University is to be the first guest at the European Movement in Scotland's webinar...
Read moreDetailsGerard M Burns celebrates the contribution of immigrant women to Glasgow, and Glasgow’s spirit of welcome in his exhibition 'Mother...
Read moreDetailsNow in its third year, Scotland’s Festival of Europe offers something for everyone
Read moreDetailsThe United Kingdom’s 'Left' needs to look to the European Union for big ideas
Read moreDetailsUS Secretary of State damned Europe with faint praise then further fractured the transatlantic alliance at the Munich Security Conference
Read moreDetailsFrances Guy, Chief Executive of Scotland's International Development Alliance, talks to Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland
Read moreDetailsWith the conviction of Nathan Gill the question is ever more urgent; how deep is Russian interference in our society?...
Read moreDetailsFrom Thatcher to Brexit, the Tories’ war on Europe turned a political colossus into a crippled party. Labour risks repeating...
Read moreDetailsMartin Roche talks to Edinburgh University's Professor James Mitchell about his new book, Unfinished Business
Read moreDetailsBylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche, exclusively interviews former Belgium PM and senior European politician Guy Verhofstadt
Read moreDetailsBuilding trust in public life with the electorate is key to winning big
Read moreDetailsUK and Europe must be energetic and innovative in promoting peace
Read moreDetailsReform’s Russia connections may endanger our security – time for a public inquiry
Read moreDetailsBefore you consider supporting the UK leaving the European Convention of Human Rights (EHCR), it might be you that hears...
Read moreDetailsPress release: European Movement in Scotland announces keynote speaker for its annual event
Read moreDetailsIn early August, Chris Hermann of the European Council on Foreign Relations wrote about how the Trump administration aims to...
Read moreDetailsHow England’s ill-informed media often annoy Scots
Read moreDetailsRecently back in Scotland after 40 years away, the author looks at his hometown of Glasgow
Read moreDetailsHe calls for “a Festival of Thought” to help save liberal democracy
Read moreDetailsReform wants to boost immigration to the UK, but only for the very rich
Read moreDetailsA long rambling walk along the highways and byways of politics today
Read moreDetailsSmall businesses and the young should be top priority, says SNP MP Stephen Gethins
Read moreDetailsNow is the time for all good people to come to the aid of our way of life
Read moreDetailsFestival of Europe lines up top-flight speakers to discuss recent dramatic developments on the world stage and how UK should...
Read moreDetailsRejoining would revive our economy and boost our security
Read moreDetailsPower over price and service quality could favour big business
Read moreDetailsMalign forces threaten our Scottish tradition of liberal higher education
Read moreDetailsUnfettered free market capitalism threatens the stability of Europe and the wellbeing of millions
Read moreDetailsBurns humanitarianism reminds the world that all people matter
Read moreDetailsDonald Trump back in the White House must see the UK rejoin Europe
Read moreDetailsThe Scottish public purse should get 2% of all profits from renewable energy
Read moreDetails“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
Read moreDetailsKeir Starmer must focus on core issues and not play politics with Scotland’s devolution or landscapes
Read moreDetailsSNP and Labour need to recognise who the real enemy is
Read moreDetailsIndependence or Union? Former Labour and SNP MEPs to debate Scotland’s best route back into the EU
Read moreDetailsThe UK is drowning in litter and undermining democracy
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