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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.
Brian Cox: Enough is enough
Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox: “We’ve been sidelined for so long, and treated really not very well, and not taken very seriously. We need to take care of our own destiny. Finally.”
Cruel Tory policies make the case for independence
By voting for the Conservatives, the rest of the UK continues to diverge from Scotland’s approach to a progressive welfare system.
Why I’m developing new ideas for Yes
I haven’t found an equivalent space for politics where anyone can join in and collaborate online together but I think it could be exciting and have a big impact.
Getting out of your comfort zone to make a difference
My first outing to the polls was over a decade ago in the 2007 Holyrood elections. I was so excited to cast that first vote.
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.”
Let’s win our independence
Let’s build the better, more prosperous, fairer, more equal, more outward-looking, more open, more inclusive, more diverse Scotland that all of us believe, in our hearts, is possible.
We are in the endgame of this union
This SNP voter is spot on. Scotland must have the choice of a fairer, more equal country – where we always get the governments we vote for.
Scotland cannot be held against its will
“If Boris Johnson is confident in the case for the Union, then he should be confident enough to make that case and allow people to decide.”
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.
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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.”