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Some stakeholders felt that reporting surrounding the 2014 referendum was 'ideologically rooted in a form of liberal unionism'

Jonathon Shafi: Class needs to return to the centre of Yes debate

If we follow the right steps and use the Treaty of Union democratically, it’s possible that, come the next election, we will have the chance to run an indy vote

LETTERS Treaty of Union says Scotland can leave – so let’s do it

3

The inadequacy and even malice of Alister Jack does not serve Scotland well

LETTERS Seven key points for Scottish independence campaigners to take forward

3

Stephen Noon has called for broad, patient progress over narrow arguments

EXCLUSIVE 'We have breathing space': Stephen Noon on the 2024 independence strategy

56

A speech by Humza Yousaf was linked back to Tommy Sheppard's contribution

COMMENT Tommy Sheppard: Major controversy sparked by my column must be addressed

40

James Jauncey and his great-great uncle Robert Cunninghame Graham

EXCLUSIVE 'It was a very Tory upbringing': Author James Jauncey on his journey to Yes

7

Our online calendar to keep everyone in the Yes movement up to date

UPDATED All the upcoming Scottish independence events and marches in 2024

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp founded Believe in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE Believe in Scotland founder urges Yes activists to leave 2014 behind

29

Though lauded by those in power and keeping the SNP in government, is it the right time to end the Bute House Agreement and let the party go solo?

LETTERS SNP hold the cards on independence – they just need to play them

4

Does Keir Starmer have anything to offer Scots at the next General Election, asks Lesley Riddoch

COMMENT An election is imminent - and it will be the most right-wing in generations

51

We have the right to demand that Westminster respect our claim of right – but a question remains

LETTERS The time for being nice is over – if we want independence, we need to fight for it

9

First Minister Humza Yousaf made funding commitments on the SNP conference stage

LETTERS The SNP are withholding independence awaiting a mandate they already have

3

Will our slogan for the election be: ‘Vote SNP, Things Can Only Get (Slightly) Better’?

COMMENT Putting independence ‘on back burner’ is opposite of what SNP need to do

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a woeful speech

LETTERS It’s time for the adults to lead the conversation about our future

Sovereignty can be Scotland's way forward in tackling a myriad of complex problems, writes Stuart Nicolson

COMMENT Stuart Nicolson: Securing independence can help Scotland tackle global problems

Political discourse around the referendum was part of a ‘political awakening’

EXCLUSIVE Maker of indyref documentary hails atmosphere of 2014 in Scotland

6

Optimism about the future of Scotland must be tempered by realism post-indy, writes Kelly Given

COMMENT Kelly Given: Honesty, solutions and realism can win us indyref2

4

Liz Truss gives a speech on the economy at the Institute for Government in London

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS Wee Ginger Dug: Liz Truss's lack of contrition exposes the fantasy of UK politics

1

Joanna Cherry is among those backing the plan

EXCLUSIVE Senior SNP politicians set out new map to independence – and could boycott Commons

77

Believe in Scotland founder Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp has high hopes

EXCLUSIVE New group for young independence supporters to launch at major rally

5

Scots have made clear that many desire a return to the European Union

EXCLUSIVE Calls for Scotland to ramp up preparations for EU ahead of paper on rejoining

4

Support for independence has a solid foundation

EXCLUSIVE Major new analysis sets date for independence support to hit key milestone

15

Jeremy Corbyn was asked about his stance on Scottish independence while appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe (PA)

Jeremy Corbyn hopes to see indyref2 'soon' and says Labour should support it

28

All Under One Banner demonstrations have taken place for the past nine years

LETTERS The Yes movement is united on one single issue: Scottish independence

4

The Chain of Freedom – Scotland demonstration is already being backed by people from across the independence movement

LETTERS Get linked in and let’s send a very clear message on Scottish independence

The organisation proposes that pro-independence parties will seek a mandate from the Scottish people to begin the process of dissolving the Union

Believe in Scotland unveils its route map to independence at General Election

79

SNP policy convener Toni Giugliano wants to put the focus on 'Yes'

COMMENT Toni Giugliano: Here's how we send a Yes message to voters at ballot box

10

AUOB march for independence, Glasgow. Marchers on Woodlands Road... Photograph by Colin Mearns.11th January 2020..

COMMENT The choice is now Scottish independence or unmitigated British nationalism

3

Labour’s George Foulkes said there was never meant to be a ‘union of equals’

COMMENT Ruth Wishart: Attacks on devolution will continue under Labour, it’s time to Scexit

30

The Union flag flutters on everything from food to town halls

LETTERS Sense of identity Scots were known for now seems to be lacking

2

As recently as December last year, Gordon Brown, Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar were insisting that Scotland was part of a union of equals

COMMENT Richard Walker: Get your diary out and let's prevent a robbery

15

Keir Starmer’s ‘toughness’ shows only cowardice – as he serves the financial oligarchy and media barons

LETTERS Scotland has been left tied to sordid spectacle of Keir Starmer and the UK

1

First Minister Humza Yousaf recently addressed SNP members at an independence convention in Dundee

LETTERS SNP and Alba both lack what we need to advance towards independence

5

SNP MSP Karen Adam writes about her experience at the party's independence convention in Dundee

COMMENT Karen Adam: Humza Yousaf's handling of heckler showed values we cherish

6

Walter Bagehot offers us words of wisdom

LETTERS Walter Bagehot has words of wisdom for the independence movement

1

Highlighting what we can do under Westminster rule won't move us forward

LETTERS The key to our independence won’t be found by focusing on what we do now

1

Neil Findlay is not impressed with the state of debate at Holyrood

INTERVIEW Neil Findlay on Labour's Unionism, the state of Holyrood and Keir Starmer

7

Gordon Brown, Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar have warm words ... but what about action?

COMMENT Ruth Wishart: Begging for a referendum gets us nowhere – so let's take stock

29

A Scottish Saltire flag flies outside the Houses of Parliament during a photocall of newly-elected Scottish National Party (SNP) members of parliament (MPs) in London in 2015

comment Richard Walker: Very few countries have achieved independence through referendums

12

How very dare any Tories decide our strategy for gaining popular backing, once a route to independence has emerged.

COMMENT Lesley Riddoch: Morally bankrupt politicians reveal true dead parrot is Unionism

41

Canon Kenyon Wright played a central role in the creation of the Scottish Parliament

Looking back at how the 1989 convention led to Scottish devolution

Yesterday’s events in The Hague were held in a bid to spread the message about Scottish independence

Dutch activists take to the Hague to march for Scottish independence

5

The upcoming SNP convention will decide the party’s approach to gaining independence but after that the wider Yes movement must find a way to come together

EXCLUSIVE MP calls for Unionist parties to be invited to independence convention

14

It's time for Humza Yousaf to get off the ropes and lean in to independence campaigning, writes Lesley Riddoch

COMMENT The SNP have a gun to their heads – they must act fast to stop it from firing

44

Some polls suggest that Anas Sarwar’s party could make big electoral gains

ANALYSIS Mark McGeoghegan: Here's what Yessers can learn from two different polls

6

Support for Yes remains high despite SNP scandals, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS Wee Ginger Dug: Yes support emerges largely undented by SNP scandals

3

Keith Brown hit out at Laura Maxwell for interrupting him

SNP's depute leader in clash with BBC presenter over interruptions

23

The All Under One Banner march was well attended

LETTERS I want to share my experience of AUOB independence march in Glasgow

3

Yousaf’s confidence comes after six weeks of turmoil at the top of the SNP with former chief executive Peter Murrell and Colin Beattie arrested

FM 'confident' of winning General Election and potential independence vote

9

Scotland becoming independent could help to shatter an acceptance of Tory corruption as a normal part of the political process

LETTERS The miners I spoke to in England understand the independence cause

1

The poster for the film To See Ourselves

New film tells the story of the 2014 referendum – but it needs your support

The UK Government was never going to co-operate with Nicola Sturgeon

LETTERS Sovereignty will be the key to unlocking our better future

2

Despite Nigel Farage’s insistence that indy is anti-English, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love The Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset

COMMENT I want Scottish independence but love English pop – it’s one of my Kinks

5

An All Under One Banner march for independence in June 2022

LETTERS Yes supporters remain large in number and resolute in our desire

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