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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.
Here’s what we must do to deliver and win an independence referendum
Mike Russell: “We need to be ambitious, energetic and excited. We must put anger aside and although impatience is justified we must be aware of the concerted attempt to make us take the wrong step.”
There’s a clear mandate for indyref2
After a clear SNP election win and an increased pro-independence majority, Bernard Ponsonby of STV says “it is not credible” for politicians to deny Scotland’s right to choose.
Why Labour must back Scotland’s right to choose
Writer and academic Gerry Hassan explains why Labour must accept Scotland’s right to choose its own future.
With independence, we can take a different path
As an independent nation, Scotland will be able to shape its own future – free from Westminster austerity, Trident and immigration raids.
Prof. Curtice: Tories know they might lose indyref2
After Brexit, the power grab and another decade of Tory government, there is no positive case for the Union.
Paul Mason: Labour should accept the Union is over
Journalist and writer Paul Mason calls out Westminster attempts to deny Scottish democracy: “It’s not your business. Under international law, nations have the right to self-determination.”
Trade unions agree there is a mandate for indyref2
Trade unions say that Scotland’s future must be Scotland’s choice – not Boris Johnson’s or Westminster’s. It’s time that Labour accepts the democratic mandate for #indyref2.
Scotland will have a choice
The people who live here, not distant Westminster governments, should have the power to decide Scotland’s future. We have published a draft Referendum Bill to make it a reality.
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.”