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The Independence Hurdles

Posted by: Editor in Brexit, Campaign, Constitution, SNP March 24, 2018, 1:56 p.m.

There is no doubt that the UK is heading on a downward spiral with: an incompetent right-wing Prime Minister in charge, the economy in peril as we (possibly) crash out of the Single Market & Customs Union and a Westminster government power grab. In Scotland we have a get out of jail free card in the form of achieving independence, but we have some hurdles to overcome before we achieve it.

Rise and Fall of a No Campaign Meme

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU, Media Feb. 13, 2017, 10:06 a.m.

Two things happened on June 23rd, 2016: the UK voted to leave the EU and the campaign for Scottish independence was reinvigorated. One of the foundations of the Better Together campaign in 2014 was that by voting "No" people were guaranteed to stay members of the EU. In the course of one day in June these foundations were completely undermined and the No campaign knew they were in trouble.

The Good Guy

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU Sept. 9, 2016, 12:45 p.m.

Guy Verhofstadt appointed as EU Parliament lead negotiator for Brexit

Flemish politician Guy Verhofstadt has been chosen as the EU Parliament's lead negotiator for the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. The former Belgian Prime Minister, MEP and leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe is also the founder of the Spinelli Group which aims for greater federalism within the EU. It is also rumoured that Mr. Verhofstadt's candidacy to become EU Commission President in 2004, following Romani Prodi, was opposed by the UK when Tony Blair was still Prime Minister.

Have EU heard?

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU June 24, 2016, 9:51 p.m.

Britain out, IndieRef back, Dave going

Well, for a campaign that started off as uninspiring and lacklustre the EU Referendum has turned into one of the most fascinating political events ever. The polls predicted that it would be close and it was with 52% Leave and 48% Remain. In Scotland, however, Remain scored an emphatic 62% emphasising, yet again, how different the political scene is here compared to rUK. All of Scotland's 32 local authority areas voted Remain although some, like Moray at 50.1%, were much closer than others.

A wee reminder

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, Defence, Economics March 20, 2016, 5:09 p.m.

A snippet from "Scotland's Future"

This incoming Thursday is the 24th of March, 2016. Had a Yes vote prevailed in the referendum, March 24th would have been Independence Day. The following is a quote from "Scotland's Future" also known as "The White Paper".

Next referendum announced

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU Feb. 20, 2016, 5:22 p.m.

Erm, EU referendum, that is

A short while ago David Cameron announced, from outside Downing Street, the date of the EU referendum: Thursday, June 23rd, 2016. He stated that following his "deal", secured late last night,

Independence: it's not a game

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, Media Jan. 22, 2016, 5:37 p.m.

Ad's so bad even Better Together didn't use them

Union Jack begone

Posted by: Editor in Constitution Dec. 19, 2015, 5:55 p.m.

Well, maybe

The New Zealand government is currently running a referendum process which will decide which flag the country will use in the future. The first stage of the process asked for people to submit their ideas and designs for a possible new flag. The second stage of the process asked voters to select one of the five shortlisted designs. The second stage has now completed and the selected Silver Fern design will go up against the existing Union Jack based flag in a postal referendum in March 2016. The two flags are shown in the image below.

Catalonia says "Yes"

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU Sept. 28, 2015, 6:28 p.m.

Victòria independentista

Parties supporting independence for Catalonia have won an absolute majority in the Catalan parliamantary elections held yesterday, Sunday, 27th September. The largest Yes supporting group was the coalition, JxSí, which is comprised of: Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (CDC), Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), Democrats of Catalonia (DC) and Left Movement (MES). JxSí achieved 62 seats which when combined with the 10 seats won by the radical Popular Unity Candidacy (CUP) gives the Yes parties an overall majority in the 135 seat parliament.

Europe, we will vote!

Posted by: Editor in Constitution, EU March 22, 2014, 1:21 p.m.

Come to Brussels on March 30th

People of Scotland - we are not alone.

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