Scotland has been on a ten-year holiday from reality
Populism can unravel quickly. But its effects are long-lasting
Editor’s note (June 12th 2023): On June 11th Nicola Sturgeon was arrested by police investigating the Scottish National Party’s finances. She was later released without charge pending further investigation.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “A holiday from reality”
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