In Part 1, we covered the costs of independence - now on to the stuff that really matters. Or at least, to the possible benefits against which, the costs need to be weighed.When the status quo is being one of the most prosperous, stable and powerful countries in the world, the onus is on supporters ...

The Scottish referendum is somewhat off topic, but then again, what is Scotland, if not Evelyn Ward North? We may not have any vote on an issue that will affect everyone in these islands (a feeling the Scots will need to get used to if they do choose independence), but that's no reason not to ...

Yesterday, on this site, reader Tim argued that "I want to vote UKIP because even though I think they're all weirdos, a vote for UKIP is a vote for change." Today, the News Shopper reports:The UKIP candidate to be Mayor of Lewisham has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault on a homeless Bulgarian man. ...

7pm, Brockley Social Club, 240 Brockley RoadClare Cowen writes:Meet the candidates, ask questions about the big issues affecting Brockley Ward – all Brockley residents welcome. Candidates from Labour, the Greens, Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, People before Profit, the Trade Union Coalition and UKIP have been invited. They will introduce themselves and tell us what they would ...