A lifelong friend of left-wing political causes and supporter of Scotland's full independence from the UK, he found England in the Thatcher years a hard place to like, an impossible place to live in, and a dark place to observe from next door, having to witness its influence on Scottish life. In
The author Simone Caroti examines the life and perspective of a long-time advocate for leftist political movements and Scottish independence, who struggled to appreciate England during the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher. This period was challenging for him as he felt disconnected from the political climate and its repercussions on Scottish society.
His reflections reveal a deep sense of alienation as he observed the political changes in England, which he believed negatively affected Scotland. Through Caroti's lens, readers gain insight into how these experiences shaped the author’s views and contributed to the broader discourse on nationalism and identity in the context of British politics.
