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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.

Forty-two

Posted by: Editor in Campaign, Election, SNP June 10, 2017, 2:01 p.m.

The answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is 42. We know this from the excellent book (subsequently made into a radio series, TV series and film) The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams¹.

Princess Nicola

Posted by: Editor in Election, Media, SNP April 29, 2015, 6:36 p.m.

The most dangerous woman in the galaxy?

Well, we weren't sure this was legitimate at first because it looked like they spent less than 10 minutes with the photo editing software to create this image.

Steady the horses

Posted by: Editor in Election, SNP April 29, 2015, 6:29 p.m.

STV Ipsos MORI poll has SNP at 54%

A poll, released today, commisioned by STV and conducted by Ipsos MORI has the SNP on a voting intention of 54% and Labour 30 points behind at 20%. Not far behind Labour are the Tories at 17% and the LibDems and Greens at 5% and 2% respectively. Plugging these figures into the prediction website Electoral Calculus produces a result where the SNP would win all 59 Westminster seats in Scotland.

David Cameron: epic fail

Posted by: Editor in Election, SNP, Tory April 22, 2015, 6:25 p.m.

Tories reduced to ridiculous fear story

Conservative leader David Cameron seems to be reduced to one desperate campaign tactic in an attempt to rescue his faltering bid for a second term as Prime Minister. In essence the Tory fear story is: you better not vote for Labour as they will be controlled by these Nasty Nats. The problem for the Tory leader is he can't even get this one fear story right.

Leaders' debate

Posted by: Editor in Election, Polling, SNP April 3, 2015, 6:10 p.m.

There is only one winner!

SNP gain in Glenrothes West and Kinglassie

Posted by: Editor in Election, SNP March 27, 2015, 6 p.m.

SNP now control the town's area committee

SNP candidate, Craig Walker, takes over 55% of the vote in the Fife by-election. The second placed Labour candidate took just over 35%.

SNP tops 100,000 members

Posted by: Editor in SNP March 22, 2015, 5:55 p.m.

Will member no. 100,000 get a special prize?

Money talks

Posted by: Editor in Campaign, Labour, LibDem, Scottish Greens, SNP, Tory, UKIP Feb. 20, 2015, 2 p.m.

Latest political party donations report illustrates double standards

Everyone involved in the referendum campaign (on either side) couldn't fail to remember the brouhaha about the Weir's donations to the Yes Campaign and the SNP.

Hollywood Actor Joins SNP

Posted by: Editor in SNP Jan. 29, 2015, 1:38 p.m.

Brian Cox has left Labour and joined the SNP

The Courier is reporting that the Hollywood actor, prominent Yes campaigner and voice of Duggy Dug Brian Cox is leaving the Labour Party and joining the Scottish National Party.