
“the sheer gall of the false premise that Truss, Sunak et al have any agency whatsoever over what Scotland decides to do. “
“the sheer gall of the false premise that Truss, Sunak et al have any agency whatsoever over what Scotland decides to do. “
” I saw this today, at an agricultural show in an area of Scotland hardly renowned for its constitutional radicalism. “
“denying democracy and fairness is part of the system – no matter who has a majority in London. “
“Can we afford to stay?”. And I don’t think we can.
“What if that other voice we all know so well responds by saying, ‘We say no, and we are the state’? Well we say yes – and we are the people.” Canon Kenyon Wright
“Other than denial of the right for self determination, where is the argument for Union?”
“And the message couldn’t be clearer – we’re in it to win it, even if it means a defacto referendum in a general election in 2024 – or sooner, if Johnson goes – and it would be well nigh impossible for unionist parties to boycott a UK wide vote. “
” it’s only with the full powers of independence that we can make that hope a reality.”
Thinking about this stuff is a bit like dealing with anything in life that looks difficult and daunting. But build it from the ground up. Take it one step at a time. And guess what? It becomes rather simple
“The repeated question – “why not Scotland?” changes the burden of proof”