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Believe in Scotland Day of Indy Action set for September 18
The date of the Believe in Scotland mass Day of Action for Independence has been revealed as Saturday, September 18. More than 80 Yes groups from all over Scotland have already signed up to take part and ‘fire the starting gun on a major coordinated grassroots independence campaign ‘ that will run until indyref 2 takes place.The day will see...
Indy Day of Action plans come together as families face UK benefit cut misery
The Yes movement is preparing for the biggest campaigning effort to boost support for independence in more than a year just as Westminster is about to impose the most severe cut to families' welfare benefit since the second world war.The Believe in Scotland Day of Action will take place as soon as the Covid pandemic is at a stage where...
Five things you need to know about Scotland's most iconic document
A new exhibition opens today to commemorate the most iconic document in Scotland’s history and one which played a key role in the country's struggle to remain independent in the 14th century. The exhibition is part of the Declaration of Arbroath 700th anniversary celebrations which were delayed by a year because of the Covid pandemic.It is being staged at the...
The major climate change conference which puts Scotland on world stage
The eyes of the world will be on Scotland when one of the most important conferences in history takes place in Glasgow at the beginning of November. COP 26 looks likely to be the biggest major international discussion on climate change before the door closes forever on reversing some of its worst effects.The conference in Glasgow will be remembered forever...
Scotland ready to welcome Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban
Scotland stands ready do everything it can to support refugees from Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes control and the country sinks into chaos.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is willing to accept refugees fleeing the country and has urged the UK government to step up in offering support.Desperate scenes at Kabul airport have been broadcast showing people trying to...
Brexit is the biggest threat to Scotland's further education
Yesterday, the Scottish Government released new figures highlighting that the number of Scottish domiciled students that have been offered a place at a university in Scotland is at a record high. Indeed, this year, the figure has risen 10% to 31,070. Furthermore, UCAS data has suggested that the number of acceptances from the 20% most deprived areas in Scotland...
Scotland leads renewables' role in responding to climate change report 'red code'
SCOTLAND is serving as a leading example of how to switch power generation to renewable energy as the world’s largest ever report into climate change this morning delivered what has been described as a code red warning.The climate change report was released this morning by an intergovernmental UN Panel. It has been called a ‘massive wake-up’ call to governments to...
Arrogant visits by Johnson and Starmer boost the case for independence
At the end of a week which saw the Prime Minister and the UK Labour leader stage disastrous visits to Scotland it’s safe to say the prospect of independence has never shone brighter.Just imagine how much more Scotland could achieve without being held back by politicians who simply dismiss our ambitions for the country's future.In a democracy there is no...
How Scotland's foreign policy could help shape the world
Establishing its own foreign policy will be one of the most important tasks facing an independent Scotland after a Yes vote. Discussions are already taking place on what that foreign policy would look like.Now Scotland’s foreign policy footprint will be debated later this month at the Beyond Borders International Festival of Literature and Thought, a socially distanced event at Traquair...
BiS survey confirms widespread food shortages
Almost 90% of those who responded to a recent Believe in Scotland survey have noticed more empty shelves in shops and supermarkets.A total of 89.3% had noticed shortages, compared to 6% who had noticed no difference and 4.7% who were unsure.When asked about the shortage of lorry drivers, 93.3% thought that Brexit was most to blame for the situation. Just...