THOSE who know the Yes movement are aware that while SNP members and supporters are a major component, they are not the controllers or the totality of the movement, not by a long chalk.
The Yes DIY hub has been reminded, however, that there is an ongoing initiative started by the SNP which everyone in the Yes movement should take their time to sign up to.
We were asked how the “it’s time for independence” campaign is going – the one on www.yes.scot where people electronically sign a pledge to support independence.
It’s pleasing to report that as of last night, almost 260,000 people had signed the pledge, well on the way to the target figure of 300,000.
Remember what SNP deputy leader Keith Brown said when launching it: “Nicola Sturgeon has updated the nation on our next steps to independence.
“Within this term of the Scottish Parliament, her view is that the people of Scotland should have a choice between Brexit and a future as an independent, European nation.
“To make that possible, the Scottish Government will now put in place the legislation required to have a referendum.”
Here’s what it says on the website: “Westminster isn’t working for Scotland. We’ve been ignored too often. It’s time for a fresh start – to choose a different and better path. As an independent country, Scotland’s future will be in Scotland’s hands.
“Together, we can make Scotland the country we all know it can be.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
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