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Articles

Ian Hudghton MEP is regularly invited to contribute articles for newspapers and periodicals such as the monthly newspaper 'Scots Independent'. Founded in 1926, the Scots Independent is Scotland's longest established Independence-supporting newspaper. A selection of Ian's published articles is available below.

Protecting Scotland's fishing communities September 2016
Brussels after the Brexit vote August 2016
The UK that Scotland voted to stay in doesn't exist anymore July 2016
Push for a positive vote on June 23rd to remain an EU member! June 2016
Reflecting on the 2016 SNP Holyrood manifesto May 2016
Reflecting on the Fukushima anniversary April 2016
EU Referendum update March 2016
Scotland's postitive EU membership February 2016
2015 Review from Brussels, Strasbourg and Scotland January 2016
Scotland's Place in the UK's Negotiation with the EU December 2015
Jim Lynch wins President's Prize November 2015
Public Hearing in the Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament October 2015
The benefits of the European Union for Scotland September 2015
Update on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) August 2015
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed to Brussels July 2015
SNP will safeguard Scotland in the European Union June 2015
UK Government turns a blind eye to the Mediterranean crisis May 2015
Time for Holyrood to tackle pay inequality April 2015
Scotland’s Place in Europe at heart of election campaign March 2015
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) February 2015
Strong Fight For The Westminster Elections January 2015
Scotland Focus of International Attention December 2014
Interest in Scotland’s Referendum Experience Continues November 2014
Keep Up The Pressure on Westminster October 2014
Referendum brings an exciting and historic opportunity September 2014
Scotland’s interests have been misrepresented in Europe August 2014
Turmoil and transition in Brussels follows Euro-elections July 2014
European Elections were another victory for the SNP June 2014
Time for Scotland to speak with our own strong voice in Europe May 2014
The European elections in May April 2014
Scottish Voters Seeing Through ‘Project Fear’ March 2014
Scotland’s Continued Membership of the EU February 2014
Independence Referendum Coincides With CFP Reform January 2014
The Right To Decide December 2013
2014 Is A Year Of Historic Opportunity For Scotland November 2013
Scotland Will Play More Influential Role in Europe October 2013
Looking Ahead to 2014 Elections September 2013
Scottish Initiatives Making Good Use of EU Funding Streams August 2013
Successes of Smaller Independent Countries Highlight Potential for Scotland July 2013
SNP Achievements Recognised by Voters in Donside June 2013
Scotland To Find It’s Voice In Next Euro Term April 2013
Let Us Inspire Voters in Scotland To Vote Yes! March 2013
Only Independence Will Guarantee Scotland’s Say At All Levels of EU Negotiations February 2013
Update From Strasbourg January 2013
Independent Scotland Within The European Union December 2012
EFA Fringe Highlights Normal Nation Status November 2012
Curtains Must Be Brought Down on Strasbourg Roadshow October 2012
Scotland Leading Independence Charge in Europe September 2012
Summer Duties August 2012
Fisheries Policy Progress Shows How Scotland Would Have Greater Clout With Independence July 2012
EU Commission Must Reassess Budget Proposals June 2012
The Importance of an SNP Council Vote in Europe May 2012
Scotland, Independence and the EU April 2012
Call For the Creation of Sustainable and Quality Jobs March 2012
Danish Presidency Provides Good Example February 2012
Time To Get Off Sinking British Ship January 2012
Scotland Would Benefit From Final Say on CFP/CAP December 2011
Record Breaking Conference Launches Campaign For Normal November 2011
Scotland Can Still Benefit From Oil & Gas in Renewable Age October 2011
Independence Needed for EU Voting August 2011
Independent Scotland Has Positive Nuclear Free Energy Future July 2011
SNP Victory Sweeps Europe June 2011
Scotland Needs Seat at the Top Table April 2011
Return Fisheries Management Power to Scotland February 2011
Scotland Needs Normal Independent Status January 2011
Perth Conference A Success November 2010
Perth Conference A Success November 2010
Parliamentary recess in Scotland September 2010
New Flemish Alliance astounding result in Belgian Federal elections August 2010
Call for new UK coalition's position on CFP June 2010
Opportunity for Scotland to push for real powers to be returned to fishing nations May 2010
Iceland's formal application for EU membership April 2010
A Day in the Life of an MEP March 2010
Building Upon Legacy of Burns February 2010
Scotland Needs Proper Representation December 2009
SNP Ready to Inspire People to Independence November 2009
Fishing Communities Need to be Listened to October 2009
Voice of Scottish Parliament Needs to be Heard September 2009
Scotland Leading the Way on Tackling Dementia August 2009
Euro Election Results Provide Impetus Towards Independence July 2009
Campaign Diary June 2009
Tribute to Neil MacCormick May 2009
Controversy on Revision of the EU Working Time Directive March 2009
Brussels Events Mark Launch of Homecoming 2009 February 2009
Small Member States Have Major Influence in EU January 2009
Scotland Leads the Way on Sustainable Fisheries Management December 2008
Full Review of CFP to be Launched October 2008
Busy Summer Recess September 2008
Lisbon Treaty Highlights Scotlandʼs Under Representation July 2008
Scotland Will Benefit from Independent Status in EU March 2008
“We are leading Scotland forward towards Independence" February 2008
Independence Gives Scotland Right to Represent Key Interests December 2007
Democratic Referendum Needed on Lisbon November 2007
Only With Independence Will Scotland Have Full EU Participation August 2007
Scotland Will Not Be Ignored July 2007
Scotlandʼs Interests Must Not Be Ignored June 2007
Scotland Needs Say on All-Important Council of Ministers May 2007
Maritime Strategy Must Learn From CFP Disaster April 2007
Eyes On The Prize March 2007
Letʼs Be Positive March 2007
We Can Exercise Real Power in Europe November 2006
Brussels Machine Not Perfect, but Deserves Better Press October 2006
SNP Seeking for Right Balance October 2006
With Independence Scotlandʼs Voice Would Be So Much September 2006
Finland a Good Example August 2006
Scotlandʼs Party Has Plenty to Say July 2006
Scottish Social Care Standards Threatened by new EU Law March 2006
Dot.Scot Coming Soon? March 2006
Flying the EU Flag Wonʼt Help January 2006
EU Needs to Reconnect With Citizens September 2005
Turbulent British Presidency Guaranteed July 2005
SNP MEPs Condemn Strict EU Working Time Rules June 2005
European Commision Fails to Heed Concerns of Scottish People May 2005
Reaching For Safer Chemical Directive March 2005
Scotland Will Demand Equal Status With the EU and the World February 2005
Far More Fundamental Change Needed Than Just a New Commissioner December 2004
Commission Should Be Decided On Individual Basis November 2004
SNP Opposes GM Contamination September 2004
Irish Presidency An Inspiration to Scotland Becoming Equal August 2004
Back to Work! July 2004

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