Scottish Independence

Peterhead-born actor Peter Mullan accused the No side of 'blackmail' in the 2014 independence referendum

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Westminster 'blackmailed' Scots in 2014 independence vote, Peter Mullan says

There is much to do to make support for independence irresistible and unstoppable, writes Richard Walker

There is much to do to make support for independence irresistible and unstoppable, writes Richard Walker

Scottish independence referendum

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Richard Walker: Why the Sunday Herald said Yes – and why I’d do it again

Will Finance Secretary Shona Robison capitulate to the demands of the LibDems?

Will Finance Secretary Shona Robison capitulate to the demands of the LibDems?

Scottish independence

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SNP must not shelve their core mission in order to pass a budget

Can we create a resurgent, more muscular independence movement?

Can we create a resurgent, more muscular independence movement?

Scottish independence

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Inspiring essay by Neal Ascherson must serve as a rallying call

Alex Cole-Hamilton said the LibDems would vote against the Budget if it included even a 'penny' promoting independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton said the LibDems would vote against the Budget if it included even a 'penny' promoting independence

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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SNP slam 'anti-democratic' Alex Cole-Hamilton after Budget indy spending comments

The Scottish Government needs MSPs from at least one opposition party to either back or abstain in the vote in order to pass the Budget

The Scottish Government needs MSPs from at least one opposition party to either back or abstain in the vote in order to pass the Budget

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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LibDems to vote down Budget if it contains 'even a penny' of independence spending

The problem with the independence movement is that it craves 'respectability'

The problem with the independence movement is that it craves 'respectability'

Scottish independence

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The Union has eaten away at Scottish culture

Switzerland is often considered the oldest extant democracy in Europe

Switzerland is often considered the oldest extant democracy in Europe

Scottish independence

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We should look to Switzerland to determine how to run referendums

A popular Scottish government, committed to ending the Union, should learn to behave 'as if' Scotland were already independent

A popular Scottish government, committed to ending the Union, should learn to behave 'as if' Scotland were already independent

Scottish independence

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Neal Ascherson: Scotland needs to take an 'as if' approach to independence

People take part in a Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh in 2023

People take part in a Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh in 2023

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Scottish independence support rises two points amid Labour Budget fallout

Roza Salih and Martyn Day have been appointed

Roza Salih and Martyn Day have been appointed

Scottish Independence Convention

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Scottish independence campaign group announces new co-conveners

Most Scots picked independence when asked what would be their top choice for constitutional change

Most Scots picked independence when asked what would be their top choice for constitutional change

Scottish independence

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Most Scots pick independence as top choice for constitutional change, survey finds

Kate Forbes does not clearly state what a 'credible path' forward for independence actually is

Kate Forbes does not clearly state what a 'credible path' forward for independence actually is

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Kate Forbes and the SNP need to clearly state their vision for independence

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Humza Yousaf was set to unveil further papers before his time as First Minister came to an end

Humza Yousaf was set to unveil further papers before his time as First Minister came to an end

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Humza Yousaf planned to publish two new indy white papers before resigning as FM

First Minister John Swinney's SNP have moved away from the Wellbeing Economic Approach

First Minister John Swinney's SNP have moved away from the Wellbeing Economic Approach

Believe in Scotland

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Two key factors are radically changing the political environment

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said it was a

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said it was a

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There is a credible path forward for Scottish independence, says Kate Forbes

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

First Minister John Swinney has been urged not to cut independence spending in the budget

Scottish independence

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SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

Betting against the future is risky, writes Lesley Riddoch

Betting against the future is risky, writes Lesley Riddoch

10 Years of a Changed Scotland

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Lesley Riddoch: What exactly have we got a decade after the independence referendum?

Twitter has undergone much change under Elon Musk's leadership

Twitter has undergone much change under Elon Musk's leadership

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The National is staying on Twitter/X for now. Here's why

John Swinney has yet to reply to Respect Scottish Sovereignty's letter

John Swinney has yet to reply to Respect Scottish Sovereignty's letter

Scottish independence

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The Scottish people are undeniably sovereign, but how can we be heard?

The Alba leader said that our current voting system demands strategic unity

The Alba leader said that our current voting system demands strategic unity

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Pro-independence leaders must now heed Alex Salmond’s call for unity

The SNP's Westminster leader is seeking to stand in the forthcoming Holyrood election

The SNP's Westminster leader is seeking to stand in the forthcoming Holyrood election

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Stephen Flynn is an excellent debater but where is his plan for indy?

Key topics up for discussion include sovereignty and the constitution

Key topics up for discussion include sovereignty and the constitution

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Scottish independence group issues convention update amid Alex Salmond memorial clash

Alex Cole-Hamilton says the public are 'not willing to put up with the division caused by independence'

Alex Cole-Hamilton says the public are 'not willing to put up with the division caused by independence'

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Is it really ‘division’ when people respectfully disagree about indy?

A farm outbuilding has graffiti written on the side of it near to Bannockburn in Stirling

A farm outbuilding has graffiti written on the side of it near to Bannockburn in Stirling

Scottish Government

The path towards indy is an easy-to-grasp multi-strand approach

John Curtice is a British political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde

John Curtice is a British political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde

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John Curtice: Scotland, indyref2 and the game of numbers on EU membership

Yes Scotland has to win a major election in 2026 and that victory campaign has to start now

Yes Scotland has to win a major election in 2026 and that victory campaign has to start now

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The 2026 election will profoundly determine the future of Scotland

We must recreate a broad and united independence movement

We must recreate a broad and united independence movement

Scottish independence

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Yes support at 60% or above is both necessary and achievable

Norstat released the poll

Norstat released the poll

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Yes in narrow lead as Scottish Labour suffer major blow in poll

The sovereign power of the Scottish people currently has no voice

The sovereign power of the Scottish people currently has no voice

Scottish independence

Playing by rules of the UK establishment is no ‘straight path’ to indy

Stephen Flynn is now one of just nine at Westminster

Stephen Flynn is now one of just nine at Westminster

Scottish independence

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With a rump of SNP MPs remaining, we need a new strategy for indy

Nick Peeters is an activist in Flanders

Nick Peeters is an activist in Flanders

European independence movements

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What can Scotland learn from the Flemish independence movement?

First Minister John Swinney responded after US presidential candidate Donald Trump intervened in the Scottish independence debate

First Minister John Swinney responded after US presidential candidate Donald Trump intervened in the Scottish independence debate

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John Swinney gives pithy response to Donald Trump's Scottish independence comments

ChatGPT suggests a comprehensive education campaign is the way to change minds

ChatGPT suggests a comprehensive education campaign is the way to change minds

Is education about our history the best way to boost indy support?

Scots should be asked a single question

Scots should be asked a single question

General Election

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Using a General Election as a de facto indyref is not straightforward

Donald Trump has Scottish roots through his mother

Donald Trump has Scottish roots through his mother

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Donald Trump intervenes in Scottish independence debate with bizarre rant

There is no economic law or rule requiring local authorities to collect tax

There is no economic law or rule requiring local authorities to collect tax

How UK Government policy hurts Scottish council budgets

Holyrood is by definition a subsidiary body. Picture: Gordon Terris

Holyrood is by definition a subsidiary body. Picture: Gordon Terris

Scottish independence

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Why build a crooked path to indy when a straight one is available?

Kemi Badenoch was questioned on whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

Kemi Badenoch was questioned on whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

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Kemi Badenoch in row with BBC Scotland presenter over ‘voluntary union’ comments

Supporters of Indyref2 attend a rally arranged by Believe in Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament on September 18, 2024 in Edinburgh

Supporters of Indyref2 attend a rally arranged by Believe in Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament on September 18, 2024 in Edinburgh

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Yes leads in first Scottish independence poll since Alex Salmond's death

Most of the big achievements of the SNP happened during the Salmond leadership

Most of the big achievements of the SNP happened during the Salmond leadership

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‘Divisive’ is an odd description of consensus-seeker Alex Salmond

You can order a copy now!

You can order a copy now!

Scottish independence referendum

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You can order our book to mark 10 years since the referendum now!

If no-one knows what the dividend is for, how do we make sense of the amount we get?

If no-one knows what the dividend is for, how do we make sense of the amount we get?

Scottish independence

Here’s why the ‘Union Dividend’ is such an appalling misnomer

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The lessons Scotland can learn from Iceland

Fears a Labour government could put indy on the back burner were misplaced

Fears a Labour government could put indy on the back burner were misplaced

Conservative Party

Labour stick to the Tory agenda as they target the sick and vulnerable

John Robertson worked as an SNP researcher until this year

John Robertson worked as an SNP researcher until this year

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I worked for the SNP for years. Now I'm in the Scottish Socialist Party

EMiS is a broad church politically

EMiS is a broad church politically

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European Movement in Scotland does not take a position on independence

Keir Starmer says he has changed the Labour Party – but into what?

Keir Starmer says he has changed the Labour Party – but into what?

Scottish independence

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This farce of a ‘Union’ has been like trying to mix oil and water

The former First Minister thrived on debates, because he had an informed hinterland

The former First Minister thrived on debates, because he had an informed hinterland

Alex Salmond showed us how to stand tall and proud on the world stage

Alex Salmond's passing reminds us of a simple but profound truth: That tomorrow is not promised

Alex Salmond's passing reminds us of a simple but profound truth: That tomorrow is not promised

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Karen Adam: Alex Salmond inspired millions in fight for independence

Was the former FM wrong to make Alba a political party rather than a movement?

Was the former FM wrong to make Alba a political party rather than a movement?

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Appetite for Alba was very limited even with Salmond as leader

It is ultimately up to all of us to jointly present our cause in some semblance of a united front

It is ultimately up to all of us to jointly present our cause in some semblance of a united front

Scottish independence

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Arguing amongst ourselves reduces our credibility and influence

The First Minister will receive an open letter from activists today

The First Minister will receive an open letter from activists today

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Letter to John Swinney will highlight a dereliction of duty