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Private: Campaigning for independence
A refreshed case for an independent Scotland requires a fresh campaign – a campaign that understands the new circumstances and also the modern media landscape.
It is time to talk about independence
It is now time to set out and debate the substantive case for Scottish independence.
Why Independence Works
For countries of Scotland’s size, independence works. With the powers of independence, they built happier, fairer and wealthier societies than the UK – so why not Scotland?
Building A New Scotland: Independence is normal
Paving the way to an independence referendum in 2023, the Scottish Government has now unveiled the first independence paper. Here’s a handy summary of the key arguments.
Nicola Sturgeon’s speech launching the case for independence
Read Nicola Sturgeon’s full speech launching the first “Building a New Scotland” independence paper.
Scotland’s civic nationalism is about freedom and equality
The case we promote must be hopeful and outward-looking, diverse and inclusive, rejecting prejudice but also accepting difference.
Now is the time to debate Scottish independence
Scotland is more ready than ever to transition to independence and take its place among the family of independent nations.
As an independent country, Scotland will have its own voice in Europe
Far from the lofty rhetoric of “benefits” and “opportunities” flowing from Brexit, the reality is that leaving the EU and single market has been a calamity for Scotland.
Economist: “independence is nothing to be afraid of”
Irish economist David McWilliams: “Independence is how a nation grows up. You create a vision for your country, and you can put together structures to achieve that.”
Let's write the next page in Scotland's history
Our modern independence movement stands on the shoulders of giants, visionaries, troublemakers, trailblazers, heroes and leaders.
Artists and Writers for Scottish Independence
Ewan McGregor says: Choose independence
Ewan McGregor now says YES to Scottish independence. “Enough’s enough. After the Brexit vote, I’ve changed my tune about it.”
Alan Cumming says Scotland must have a choice
Alan Cumming: “If you look at Brexit as another example of Westminster dictating a policy Scotland didn’t want, that’s what independence is all about. The people of Scotland should be able to decide what they want to do.”
Billy Connolly: “If Scotland wants independence, I want it”
Sir Billy Connolly: “Politically, Scotland’s in extraordinary shape. It’s beginning to stand alone. They won’t take crap anymore. They don’t want to settle for whoever England votes for. If Scotland would like independence, I would like it.”