Burning the Union at Both Ends

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About the Book: 

In Burning the Union at Both Ends, Elliot Bulmer delves into the complex and often fraught relationship between Scotland and England, examining the constitutional challenges facing both nations.

As tensions rise and national identities clash, Bulmer poses critical questions about the future of the United Kingdom. 

Is independence the solution, or does it deepen existing divides? 

Through a nuanced exploration of history, culture and politics, he invites readers to reflect on the implications of a fractured union. With insights that resonate in today’s turbulent political climate, Bulmer encourages a candid dialogue about national identity, democracy and the sacrifices required for unity or self-determination. 

This thought-provoking book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of British politics.

About the Author:

W ELLIOT BULMER graduated with an MA in Arabic and Politics from the University of Edinburgh. He was commissioned as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy, where he saw service in Iraq as part of a PSYOPS unit. After leaving the Navy, he completed a phd in Politics at the University of Glasgow while serving as Research Director of the Constitutional Commission, a Scottish charitable organisation for constitutional education and research. He now works for the Constitution Building Programme of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in The Hague, Netherlands. He is the author of A Model Constitution for Scotland: Making Democracy Work in an Independent State (Edinburgh: Luath Press, 2011) and several articles in peer-reviewed academic journal articles on constitutional subjects, as well as being a frequent contributor to Scotland’s constitutional debate in the print and online media.