A NEW mass membership organisation for supporters of Scottish independence has begun detailed preparations for a full public launch in early 2021.
The 15-person interim National Committee meets virtually twice a week, supported by a growing number of technical committees staffed by volunteers.
The National Committee has elected well-known activists Gillian Mair and former SNP MP for East Lothian George Kerevan as co-convenors of the new body.
The National Committee also includes SNP MP Angus MacNeil, Dr Ian Grant of the Scottish Independence Foundation and former diplomat Craig Murray.
The new grassroots campaigning organisation was launched at an assembly of independence supporters held last month.
Kerevan said 2021 would be a “make-or-break” year for Scotland.
“We simply can’t wait on the outcome of the May Holyrood elections before starting to organise the next independence referendum,” he said.
“That is why the grassroots of the movement have decided to set up this new, inclusive campaign body to start the ball rolling. There’s too much energy around to wait for the politicians to fire the starting gun.”
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