Scottish Independence

Letters

John Swinney has steadied the ship, but independence is barely mentioned

Scottish independence

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Independence should be top SNP priority, not the elephant in the room

Justice Secretary Angela Constance says Glasgow's new prison will be 'based around small communities living together and supporting each other'

Justice Secretary Angela Constance says Glasgow's new prison will be 'based around small communities living together and supporting each other'

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The SNP have been reduced to relying on Labour’s failures

File photograph of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

File photograph of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon: I am '100 per cent' sure I will live to see Scottish independence

Scotland will not be allowed to leave the Union easily

Scotland will not be allowed to leave the Union easily

Scottish independence

3

Flexible tripartite approach is needed to secure a mandate for independence

We must be more radical and throw off the shackles that bind us

We must be more radical and throw off the shackles that bind us

1

We need the Scottish Parliament to push back and be more assertive

The American singer was reacting to messages about her UK tour

The American singer was reacting to messages about her UK tour

Scottish independence

'It’s definitely fair': Rapper Azealia Banks backs Scottish independence

A European Union flag and Scottish Saltire pictured near to Glen Coe in 2014

A European Union flag and Scottish Saltire pictured near to Glen Coe in 2014

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Seamus Logan: Yes movement must reckon with how Brexit made 2014 arguments obsolete

Is Trump in charge, or is he being played by the likes of Elon Musk?

Is Trump in charge, or is he being played by the likes of Elon Musk?

8

If independence supporters are not taking action now, when will we?

It will take the form of an interactive event

It will take the form of an interactive event

Scottish independence

8

Independence group to host spring conference with new leaders

Convincing others of the merits of independence should be the focus

Convincing others of the merits of independence should be the focus

Barlinnie Prison

6

Yes supporters using Tory rhetoric are not helping the cause

A wellbeing economy requires transformation

A wellbeing economy requires transformation

Scottish currency

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Scottish currency group: We’d need own currency to have a wellbeing economy

A Yes supporter crashes a Better Together rally on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

A Yes supporter crashes a Better Together rally on Buchanan Street in Glasgow

Scottish independence

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Robin McAlpine: Eight independence movement myths/excuses/self-pity stories

John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes arrive for First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes arrive for First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Conservatives

32

Former top Tory spin doctor says SNP 'could actually pull off independence'

Donald Trump had a smirk on his face as he threatened the ethnic cleansing of Gaza

Donald Trump had a smirk on his face as he threatened the ethnic cleansing of Gaza

11

Keir Starmer has committed a moral outrage and now stands in Scotland's way

We cannot afford to make the same mistake again

We cannot afford to make the same mistake again

Scottish independence

2

A key error in 2014 was failing to mobilise international support

Gaelic was systematically erased from public life after the Battle of Culloden

Gaelic was systematically erased from public life after the Battle of Culloden

Scottish independence

7

Arguing Scotland was ‘never a colony’ is missing the point

President Donald Trump's shtick is as tired as it is tiring

President Donald Trump's shtick is as tired as it is tiring

6

Seamus Logan: Donald Trump shows reality that independence is our best future

Scottish independence supporter at a rally at Holyrood

Scottish independence supporter at a rally at Holyrood

14

Five myths independence supporters wish would go away

Protesters burn posters depicting President Donald Trump

Protesters burn posters depicting President Donald Trump

8

Jonathon Shafi: Scottish independence messaging must catch up with globalisation

Did the former first minister think Scots voted in 56 SNP MPs just because they loved her party?

Did the former first minister think Scots voted in 56 SNP MPs just because they loved her party?

7

Sturgeon missed the best opportunity to call a second referendum

A Yes campaign placard is erected outside a house on the Scottish borders on September 10, 2014 in Selkirk, Scotland

A Yes campaign placard is erected outside a house on the Scottish borders on September 10, 2014 in Selkirk, Scotland

Scottish Government

9

The SNP have made a good start by being honest – it’s time for action

Map of the World showing the British empire highlighted in red. London, 1886

Map of the World showing the British empire highlighted in red. London, 1886

EXCLUSIVE REPORT

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Partner or subject? Experts on the truth of Scotland's role in the British empire

It's important that we don’t put all our eggs in a single political basket which is increasingly fragile

It's important that we don’t put all our eggs in a single political basket which is increasingly fragile

14

Robin McAlpine: The ‘political cycle’ must be cast aside if we want to win indy

The statue of Henry Dundas in Edinburgh has been a centre of a debate about the Scot's role in empire and slavery

The statue of Henry Dundas in Edinburgh has been a centre of a debate about the Scot's role in empire and slavery

7

Constitutional questions must not distort our view of Scotland’s history

Ian and Karen Macdonald celebrate Ian's 90th birthday in 2024

Ian and Karen Macdonald celebrate Ian's 90th birthday in 2024

Scottish independence

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Every SNP member should know the names of this activist husband and wife duo

Nigel Farage. Image: PA

Nigel Farage. Image: PA

16

John Swinney: The SNP will never give in to extremist voices like Farage

Boris Johnson surrounded by Vote Leave and Vote Remain activists during the Brexit referendum

Boris Johnson surrounded by Vote Leave and Vote Remain activists during the Brexit referendum

10

How long can the mounting evidence of the Brexit disaster be ignored?

Nicola Sturgeon holding one of her Government's independence papers

Nicola Sturgeon holding one of her Government's independence papers

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Nicola Sturgeon: I don't think I could have done anything differently to get indyref2

First Minister John Swinney pictured in Edinburgh this week

First Minister John Swinney pictured in Edinburgh this week

Scottish Government

15

Scottish Government insists 'no change' in independence spending despite LibDem claim

Peter Laing with new member Kirste

Peter Laing with new member Kirste

Scottish independence

2

Independence cafe to meet in Scottish town as new members join through app

The Deputy First Minister was speaking during an event at the SNP conference on Friday (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Deputy First Minister was speaking during an event at the SNP conference on Friday (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Kate Forbes responds to SNP removing independence from Budget amid LibDems deal

Preparations are well under way for the inaugural meeting of Independence Forum Scotland’s Convention on Scotland’s Future

Preparations are well under way for the inaugural meeting of Independence Forum Scotland’s Convention on Scotland’s Future

Scottish independence

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Can Scotland do democracy differently? Our convention will map out how

Two key topics to be discussed are listed as 'Our Land' and 'Scotland’s Energy Future'

Two key topics to be discussed are listed as 'Our Land' and 'Scotland’s Energy Future'

Scottish independence

3

Everything you need to know about the Convention on Scotland's Future

First Minister John Swinney's first Budget as SNP leader does not mention independence

First Minister John Swinney's first Budget as SNP leader does not mention independence

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Why have SNP stripped all mention of independence from Scottish Budget?

Supporters of the For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network take part in a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Supporters of the For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network take part in a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

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Ash Regan: Building a better Scotland is all our responsibility

Turning a Westminster General Election into an independence plebiscite for Scotland would be a simple matter

Turning a Westminster General Election into an independence plebiscite for Scotland would be a simple matter

General Election

14

It was absurd of the SNP to ditch the plan for a de facto indyref

John Swinney says eradicating child poverty is his government's top priority

John Swinney says eradicating child poverty is his government's top priority

3

Every topic should be tied to the benefits of independence by the SNP

Marching on the spot, using up energy, gets us nowhere. Photograph by Colin Mearns

Marching on the spot, using up energy, gets us nowhere. Photograph by Colin Mearns

Scottish independence

21

Signing our petition is the way to end the independence paralysis

Richard Murphy argues we are living in an Age of Indifference

Richard Murphy argues we are living in an Age of Indifference

13

Without the politics of compassion, Scottish independence means nothing

The repeated statement from London is that the Union is consensual, so why don't we believe it? Photograph: Colin Mearns

The repeated statement from London is that the Union is consensual, so why don't we believe it? Photograph: Colin Mearns

Scottish independence

26

It’s a farce that the SNP make us believe ourselves to be helpless

The mandate for their election must include the stated aim of delivering independence in the current term

The mandate for their election must include the stated aim of delivering independence in the current term

Scottish independence

5

We’ll need funds to pay Scottish MPs after Treaty of Union is ended

AUOB march for independence, Glasgow, January 11, 2020

AUOB march for independence, Glasgow, January 11, 2020

All Under One Banner

23

Five years ago, 80,000 marched for independence. We must get back to that

No white papers on independence have been published since First Minister John Swinney became SNP leader in May 2024

No white papers on independence have been published since First Minister John Swinney became SNP leader in May 2024

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John Swinney cut short plans for new independence white papers, documents show

If we can’t find the switch, if we can’t push the button, how do we know it exists?

If we can’t find the switch, if we can’t push the button, how do we know it exists?

Scottish independence

2

Is the sovereignty of the Scottish people a legal chimera?

Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill will face off for the Alba leadership

Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill will face off for the Alba leadership

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Alba face first leadership contest – but can they survive without Alex Salmond?

The First Minister will describe the Remain campaign from the 2016 referendum as 'the past' and will say Scotland's 'future lies within the European Union.'

The First Minister will describe the Remain campaign from the 2016 referendum as 'the past' and will say Scotland's 'future lies within the European Union.'

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Remain is in the past and rejoining EU is ‘Scotland’s best hope’, John Swinney to say

John Swinney should grasp the thistle and make independence a top priority for 2025

John Swinney should grasp the thistle and make independence a top priority for 2025

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Ruth Wishart: A house of the tried and trusted would be better than the elites

Ben Macpherson has said once in a generation claims on the 2014 indyref shouldn't be taken literally

Ben Macpherson has said once in a generation claims on the 2014 indyref shouldn't be taken literally

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Once in a generation indyref claim was 'turn of phrase', says SNP MSP

John Swinney recently hit back at his predecessor's indy comments

John Swinney recently hit back at his predecessor's indy comments

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John Swinney says Scottish independence referendum will happen 'soon'

The sovereign authority in Scotland is the Scottish people. Photograph: Colin Mearns

The sovereign authority in Scotland is the Scottish people. Photograph: Colin Mearns

Scottish independence

3

Every legal system needs to derive power from a sovereign authority

Does former Scottish Secretary Michael Moore deserve the credit?

Does former Scottish Secretary Michael Moore deserve the credit?

Liberal Democrats

11

It was thanks to the LibDems than the indyref was held in 2014

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

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

Believe in Scotland

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Are we getting the messaging wrong on Scottish independence?

First Minister John Swinney delivering a speech on child poverty in Stirling

First Minister John Swinney delivering a speech on child poverty in Stirling

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Scotland can join small European nations with world's lowest child poverty, FM says

A career in international affairs perhaps beckons for the former first minister

A career in international affairs perhaps beckons for the former first minister

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

2026 Holyrood election

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Humza Yousaf talks independence, Gaza and Donald Trump buying Scotland