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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.
New poll finds 51% in favour of Scottish independence
A new poll for YouGov has found that there is now a majority of 51% in favour of Scottish independence. It is the first time since 2015 that a YouGov poll has shown Yes in the lead.
Scottish Parliament approves new independence referendum
The Scottish Parliament has given its backing to a fresh referendum on independence, shoring up the existing mandate to give the Scottish people a choice about their future.
Scotland’s young people have a lot to gain from independence
As young people, our future should be not be decided for us, but by us. We believe that independence is not the end goal, but rather the means by which to achieve the goal.
The tables have turned – Scotland needs independence
I can understand why some people voted No in 2014. Perhaps independence did look like too much of a risk. What has become clear since then, however, is that staying in the Union was a risk as well.
Scotland can thrive as an open, internationalist, independent nation
Together with my partner, I arrived in November 2015. In Scotland, we found a sense of home. We found a rich and vibrant culture, we found an openness, we found a people very politically aware.
Fact check: There’s no appetite for indyref2
Westminster parties repeatedly claim there is no appetite for Scotland’s right to choose our own future as an independent country. Scotland has voted repeatedly to demand the choice of our future, and despite the Tories being roundly defeated in Scotland on a single-issue campaign of “no to indyref2”, Boris Johnson has arrogantly dismissed Scottish democracy…
How many Labour members support independence?
A considerable number of supporters from various different parties believe in Scottish independence.
Sheena Wellington on the opening of the Scottish Parliament
20 years ago, Sheena Wellington sang ‘A Man’s a Man’ at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. In this 3-part interview, Sheena reflects on the moment that changed Scotland forever.
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.”