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Examines the impact of Scottish nationalism to Great Britain which is related to the massive oil reserves in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. Differences between the Scots and the English; History of the contemporary resurgence of Scottish nationalism; Argument that Scotland cannot afford to be British with 100 percent of oil revenues directed to London and allocated there; Advantages of a free Scotland such as being free from the growing balance of payments deficit and economic ills of England; Significance of British membership in the European Economic Community for Scotland.

Presents information on the political scenario prevailing in Great Britain. Information that political conferences tell a lot about the sociology and mores of British parties; Opinion that Labour is a trade union party and its ideology is socialist; View that James Callaghan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is a center-right political professional who is trying to lead his party into elections by appealing to mainstream popular sentiment in the country; Report that, as Prime Minister, Callaghan has placed first priority on controlling inflation.

Focuses on the general election in Great Britain held on February 7, 1974 with reference to its political condition as of March 23, 1974. Impact of this election on the economic condition of Great Britain; Political and social stature of both Conservative and Labour Parties of Great Britain during the time of this election.

Focuses on the role of racism in the politics of Great Britain. Controversy over Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's use of a television interview to promise an end to immigration; Differences in the racial policy of the Conservative and Labour parties; Great Britain's immigration policy similar to the Roman Empire's principle of "Civis Romanus sum"; Thatcher's commendation for the National Front for bringing the immigration issue out into the open.

Examines the link of disarmament with international politics in line with proposals of the government of Great Britain on the non-dissemination of nuclear weapons for consideration by the conference on General and Complete Disarmament which was set up by the United Nations Assembly. Value of the nuclear ban treaty to cover underground tests; Proposal of Britain to freeze the production of rockets and missile carriers; Implications of the pledge of the Soviet Union to set up an integrated nuclear force of the Warsaw pact nations.

Analyzes the performance of the British government under the leadership of Labour Party Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Speculation that Wilson might ask a mandate for all his long-term economic planning; Criticisms against the Cabinet members of Wilson; Trade crisis being faced by the administration of Wilson; Effect of the crisis on the leadership of Wilson.

The article focuses on the defeat of former British Prime Minister Edward Heath to Harold Wilson in the 1974 elections. The election was devastating to the supporters of Heath because he had positively shone with confidence during the campaign. Wilson rejected the proposal of the Liberals for a national coalition government to include all three political parties. The appointment of Michael Foot as Secretary of State for Employment under Wilson's cabinet made the most controversy.