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Believe In Scotland and Yes For EU rally crowds in front of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood

All Under One Banner

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Lesley Riddoch: What this year's Yes rally calendar tells us about the movement

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark aiming to get Scots to think differently

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark aiming to get Scots to think differently

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Lesley Riddoch's Denmark film to be livestreamed – here's how to watch

Believe in Scotland hosted showings of Lesley Riddoch's Denmark film

Believe in Scotland hosted showings of Lesley Riddoch's Denmark film

Believe in Scotland

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Scotland's mental and economic wellbeing are linked – here's why

Several parliamentarians watched a screening of Lesley Riddoch's latest film, Denmark: State of Happiness

Several parliamentarians watched a screening of Lesley Riddoch's latest film, Denmark: State of Happiness

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John Mason: Lesley Riddoch's film got Holyrood thinking outside the box

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

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How independence could give Holyrood the powers to support local government

Ahead of International Women's Day, author and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, left, and writer Sara Sheridan met in Glasgow's Blythswood Square

Ahead of International Women's Day, author and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, left, and writer Sara Sheridan met in Glasgow's Blythswood Square

International Women's Day 2024

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Lesley Riddoch: Sara Sheridan talks independence and leaving Edinburgh

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark

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'Inspiring' Lesley Riddoch Denmark film adds extra dates to tour across Scotland

From left: Lesley Riddoch, who created the Scotswoman in 1995, Sara Sheridan who will be interviewed in the edition, and editor Laura Webster

From left: Lesley Riddoch, who created the Scotswoman in 1995, Sara Sheridan who will be interviewed in the edition, and editor Laura Webster

International Women's Day

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The National launches historic newspaper created by all-woman team

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

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Lesley Riddoch: Decentralisation can turn the dial on Scottish independence

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill takes a photo with her Sinn Fein party MLA colleagues on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill takes a photo with her Sinn Fein party MLA colleagues on the steps of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.

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Lesley Riddoch: Stormont milestone lays bare relentless snubbing of Scotland

Humza Yousaf must keep making the case for Scotland's statehood, writes Lesley Riddoch

Humza Yousaf must keep making the case for Scotland's statehood, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The SNP must remember ‘national’ is not a dirty word

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison alongside First Minister Humza Yousaf as they make their way to the chamber to outline the draft budget for 2024-25 in a statement to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison alongside First Minister Humza Yousaf as they make their way to the chamber to outline the draft budget for 2024-25 in a statement to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament

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Lesley Riddoch: Scotland must move beyond Britain’s fear of taxing wealth

The basic rate of income tax in Denmark is currently 56%, and has consistently been above 55% over the past decade

The basic rate of income tax in Denmark is currently 56%, and has consistently been above 55% over the past decade

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Comparisons with Nordic nations should mention their high tax rates

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark's innovative policies across housing, education, transport and energy

Lesley Riddoch has co-produced a film on Denmark's innovative policies across housing, education, transport and energy

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'It should be Scotland': Film shines light on Denmark's secrets to happiness

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

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

General Election

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

Scots have been urged to sign a petition on securing future links with the EU

Scots have been urged to sign a petition on securing future links with the EU

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'We can lend you the microphone': Scots urged to sign petition on securing EU future

Denmark has the solutions, if only Scotland would notice

Denmark has the solutions, if only Scotland would notice

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Lesley Riddoch: Denmark has the solutions - if only Scotland would notice

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Lisa Nandy slammed for 'wilful attempt to mislead' public on SNP ceasefire motion

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre right) walks with Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer through the Members Lobby at the Palace of Westminster

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre right) walks with Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer through the Members Lobby at the Palace of Westminster

Break Up of Britain Conference

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Lesley Riddoch: Royals, remembrance and the myth of British democracy

Lesley Riddoch (left) called out both Malcolm Offord (middle) and Jackie Baillie for consistently refusing to countenance another independence referendum

Lesley Riddoch (left) called out both Malcolm Offord (middle) and Jackie Baillie for consistently refusing to countenance another independence referendum

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Labour hypocrisy over democratic 'mandates' called out on BBC by Lesley Riddoch

Lesley Riddoch masterfully wove together a tapestry of insights in Blairgowrie

Lesley Riddoch masterfully wove together a tapestry of insights in Blairgowrie

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Embrace the power of saying ‘yes’ and prosperity will follow

Chris Packham will host the event at Perth Concert Hall

Chris Packham will host the event at Perth Concert Hall

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Chris Packham and Lesley Riddoch to appear at grouse moor reform event in Scotland

Will Humza Yousaf take the opportunity to fill the climate vacuum left by Rishi Sunak, asks Lesley Riddoch

Will Humza Yousaf take the opportunity to fill the climate vacuum left by Rishi Sunak, asks Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The UK's rollback on climate presents an opportunity for Humza Yousaf

Lesley Riddoch's tweet was tagged with a dubious 'fact check'

Lesley Riddoch's tweet was tagged with a dubious 'fact check'

Independence march

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'Fact check' linked with Holocaust denier removed from Lesley Riddoch tweet

Pro-independence supporters march down the Royal Mile

Pro-independence supporters march down the Royal Mile

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Outrage as Twitter platforms far-right group beneath Lesley Riddoch tweet

Organisers of the Chain of Freedom event say it will be like not other independence event ever held in Scotland

Organisers of the Chain of Freedom event say it will be like not other independence event ever held in Scotland

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'Growing by the day': Chain of Freedom organisers call for Yes supporters to register

Was it significant that Lesley Riddoch was the only speaker at the SNP convention to make the connection between land and independence? Photograph: Gordon Terris

Was it significant that Lesley Riddoch was the only speaker at the SNP convention to make the connection between land and independence? Photograph: Gordon Terris

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We don’t need to ask permission for independence if the people vote for it

Judith Reid (L) and Wilma Bowie are encouraging independence supporters to sign up to the Chain of Freedom event

Judith Reid (L) and Wilma Bowie are encouraging independence supporters to sign up to the Chain of Freedom event

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Supporters urged to sign up for ‘historic’ indy event backed by actor Alan Cumming

It's time for the people of Scotland to embrace the hope that independence promises, writes Lesley Riddoch

It's time for the people of Scotland to embrace the hope that independence promises, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Scotland has a choice to make - survive in the Union or thrive with independence

(L-R) Amanda Burgauer, Lesley Riddoch, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

(L-R) Amanda Burgauer, Lesley Riddoch, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

Believe in Scotland

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Here is what grassroots independence figures think of the SNP convention

'The sooner loyalists accept the SNP’s fall from grace, from a lofty, morally superior political perch to the same compromised universe inhabited by many of its rivals, the sooner we can all move on'

'The sooner loyalists accept the SNP’s fall from grace, from a lofty, morally superior political perch to the same compromised universe inhabited by many of its rivals, the sooner we can all move on'

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Lesley Riddoch: It's time to move on from issues with the SNP's finances

Jeremy Vine's show on BBC Radio 2 couldn't even spell the First Minister's name correctly ...

Jeremy Vine's show on BBC Radio 2 couldn't even spell the First Minister's name correctly ...

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'Nicole' and cartoons: Four terrible UK media takes on Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

The immediate emotion was shock. One activist wrote, “It's a bit of a shock right now but we keep going” and another said, “I feel sick”.

The immediate emotion was shock. One activist wrote, “It's a bit of a shock right now but we keep going” and another said, “I feel sick”.

Believe in Scotland

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How the grassroots Yes movement reacted to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

If anything, having to battle swirling wind and rain made the marchers more collectively determined

If anything, having to battle swirling wind and rain made the marchers more collectively determined

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A joyous experience of braving the elements to ‘leave a light on’

Tuesday’s edition of The National will include a Brexit Special Edition spread and Lights On poster

Tuesday’s edition of The National will include a Brexit Special Edition spread and Lights On poster

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Our jam-packed Brexit special edition PLUS exclusive poster is on sale today!

The world is asking if Scotland is being ruled over, so grab the moment and tell them

The world is asking if Scotland is being ruled over, so grab the moment and tell them

The National Grassroots

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The world is asking if Scotland is being ruled over, so grab the moment and tell them

The fully stewarded torch-lit procession will assemble at Pollock Halls of Residence from 5pm

The fully stewarded torch-lit procession will assemble at Pollock Halls of Residence from 5pm

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Striking torch-lit procession to lead Scots to Parliament on Brexit day

Speakers have been confirmed across parties, and organisers ask everyone to bring a light.

Speakers have been confirmed across parties, and organisers ask everyone to bring a light.

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Yessers urged to show commitment to activism at Brexit Day 'Lights On' rally

The first video features a segment of Nicola Sturgeon’s speech made to the crowd at Holyrood

The first video features a segment of Nicola Sturgeon’s speech made to the crowd at Holyrood

Judgment Day rally highlights to feature in virtual advent calendar by campaigners

The residents of Eigg should serve as an inspiration to the Yes movement

The residents of Eigg should serve as an inspiration to the Yes movement

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Lesley Riddoch: Eigg locals should serve as an inspiration to the Yes movement

There’s something that can happen tonight. Democracy.

There’s something that can happen tonight. Democracy.

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Lesley Riddoch: My message to the independence movement tonight

Kelly Given is due to appear at the Holyrood rally ahead of the Supreme Court judgment

Kelly Given is due to appear at the Holyrood rally ahead of the Supreme Court judgment

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Make Me PM star among speakers at Holyrood Supreme Court rally

Will you be taking to the streets on Wednesday?

Will you be taking to the streets on Wednesday?

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SNP urge members to 'take to the streets' on Judgment Day in historic move for party

Both rallies will start at 5:30pm.

Both rallies will start at 5:30pm.

Two more Yes groups to host a rally on Supreme Court verdict day

It’s time for the Yes movement to make itself seen

It’s time for the Yes movement to make itself seen

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Lesley Riddoch: Yessers must fill the streets for indyref2 case verdict

Could you be the one saying Yes to the dress?

Could you be the one saying Yes to the dress?

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Creator of 'Yes dress' makes appeal to independence movement

Rishi Sunak has already made a couple of major errors in his first week

Rishi Sunak has already made a couple of major errors in his first week

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Lesley Riddoch: Sunak's missteps show Tory golden boy isn't out of the woods yet

Professor Richard Murphy spoke of his disappointment with the currency plan set out in the Scottish Government’s latest independence paper

Professor Richard Murphy spoke of his disappointment with the currency plan set out in the Scottish Government’s latest independence paper

Lesley Riddoch is right on the value of figures like Richard Murphy to Yes campaign

'This is the Yes movement, not SNP so the fact the group took it on now means we can make the independence argument in a party neutral way'

'This is the Yes movement, not SNP so the fact the group took it on now means we can make the independence argument in a party neutral way'

'Indy Curious Saturday' events are coming to Fife with Q&As and performances

Our columnists across Scotland have been reacting to the recently announced pay-what-you-can-afford subscription offer.

Our columnists across Scotland have been reacting to the recently announced pay-what-you-can-afford subscription offer.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

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Columnists urge readers: 'The time for complaining is over, now it's time to take part'

The Isle of Eigg community recently celebrated 25 years of community land ownership

The Isle of Eigg community recently celebrated 25 years of community land ownership

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Community ownership of Scottish land skyrockets over two decades, report shows

The broadcaster and campaigner called for more passion in the movement

The broadcaster and campaigner called for more passion in the movement

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Lesley Riddoch in call for huge protest on day of Supreme Court indy decision

As Yessers, we need to ‘keep the heid, ignore the taunts and walk on’

As Yessers, we need to ‘keep the heid, ignore the taunts and walk on’

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Lesley Riddoch: Yessers must 'keep the heid' and build a happy nation

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss speaks at the only Scottish Conservative leadership hustings

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss speaks at the only Scottish Conservative leadership hustings

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Tory members aren't just denying independence - they're denying devolution

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