NICOLA Sturgeon has urged every Yes supporter to take part in our Big Enough, Rich Enough, Smart Enough campaign.
Tomorrow’s edition of this newspaper will carry an eight-page special on the positive case for independence.
The fact-filled supplement is aimed at addressing some of the myths around Scotland’s capabilities for those who aren’t Yes yet.
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Editor Callum Baird is asking readers to pick up an extra copy to share with friends, family members and neighbours over a conversation about Scotland’s future.
It’s hoped that this will spark 10,000 such chats on Saturday.
Two Doors Down star Elaine C Smith has already backed the campaign, urging those taking part to listen as much as talk.
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Now the First Minister has issued a direct appeal to the public, saying: “Scotland is unquestionably big enough, rich enough and smart enough to be an independent country – we have all that it takes and more to make a success of it.
“And I am more convinced than ever that Scotland is moving towards independence, especially when the alternative is a Westminster system that ignores our country.
“But everyone who believes in independence can help to deliver it – and the National’s campaign can play a big part in that.
“Conversations with family, friends and colleagues can make all the difference.
“Those conversations were a huge feature of the grassroots campaign of 2014, and can be so again for the next referendum.
“I urge everyone who believes in our future as an independent country to get behind the National’s campaign and play their own part in making history.”
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Tomorrow’s special feature will be the first in a monthly series renewing the case for Yes.
The National pledged to produce this as part of its 10,000 Steps subscription drive earlier this year.
Baird said: “It’s thanks to our dedicated readers that we’re able to produce this series, which we hope will help build a Yes majority as we continue working towards a second independence referendum.
“We know there are many people who have changed their minds since 2014.
“We know there are many people who had questions then, and still have questions now.
“It’s our hope that 10,000 conversations will take place tomorrow as our readers share the paper and the message with friends and family, making the matter of Scotland’s future a key discussion topic in its cities, towns and villages.”
The full-colour publication sets out Scotland’s capabilities, covering the assets, natural capital and human potential that make success as an independent nation a serious prospect.
Further details about future editions will be released in the coming weeks.
Baird said: “We want to know about our readers’ experiences on this – please share the stories and pictures from your Big Enough, Rich Enough, Smart Enough conversations with us at community@thenational.scot.”
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