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New poll finds 51% in favour of Scottish independence
A new poll for YouGov has found that there is now a majority of 51% in favour of Scottish independence. It is the first time since 2015 that a YouGov poll has shown Yes in the lead.
Scotland can thrive as an open, internationalist, independent nation
Together with my partner, I arrived in November 2015. In Scotland, we found a sense of home. We found a rich and vibrant culture, we found an openness, we found a people very politically aware.
How many Labour members support independence?
A considerable number of supporters from various different parties believe in Scottish independence.
Sheena Wellington on the opening of the Scottish Parliament
20 years ago, Sheena Wellington sang ‘A Man’s a Man’ at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. In this 3-part interview, Sheena reflects on the moment that changed Scotland forever.
They said it
“There is no other treaty in the world I’m aware of where a Sovereign Nation undertakes to join up and can only leave when the other side says so” – David Davis MP
There is a mandate for a referendum
Scotland voted overwhelmingly in favour of a referendum on Scottish independence. At the General Election in 2019, the Tories lost seven of their seats in Scotland.
New Scots like me want to play our part in Scotland’s future
With independence we have a whole new history to write, and we want everyone to be a part of it, from new Scots like me to the oldest ones.
Why I as a German believe in an independent Scotland
Scotland is my home now. It’s a stunningly beautiful, diverse, incredible country. I want to stay here with all my heart.
Let's win our independence
Together, we can build a more prosperous, fairer, more inclusive, more diverse Scotland that all of us believe in our hearts is possible.
Fact checker
Top ten Better Together claims debunked
In 2014, Scotland was promised the ‘best of both worlds’ whilst being an ‘equal partner’ within the union. Well, it’s not quite worked out like that.
IndyRef 5 years on: Better Together promises have turned to dust
5 years on from the independence referendum, the promises made by the No campaign have turned to dust. Scotland now faces a very different future to the one that was promised.
How many Labour members support independence?
A considerable number of supporters from various different parties believe in Scottish independence.
In case you missed it
Labour MP: Destroy Labour to save the UK
Labour MP Ian Murray: “The Labour Party in 2014 destroyed itself by campaigning for Scotland to stay in the UK because it was the right thing to do, and I’m sure the Scottish Labour Party would do the same again.”
Alan Cumming says Scotland must have a choice
Alan Cumming: “If you look at Brexit as another example of Westminster dictating a policy Scotland didn’t want, that’s what independence is all about. The people of Scotland should be able to decide what they want to do.”
Billy Connolly: “If Scotland wants independence, I want it”
Sir Billy Connolly: “Politically, Scotland’s in extraordinary shape. It’s beginning to stand alone. They won’t take crap anymore. They don’t want to settle for whoever England votes for. If Scotland would like independence, I would like it.”