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UK Government set to scrap cap on bankers bonuses as millions face destitution

The UK Government is maintaining a policy from the short-lived Truss administration that would see the cap on bankers’ bonuses scrapped at the end of the month. To announce a policy like this during a cost of living crisis is either an act of sheer incompetence or it is the last act of cronyism from an administration that knows its fate.

Newly Elected National Independence Campaign Steering Group Announced.

Believe in Scotland – the umbrella body of 142 local and national grassroots independence campaign groups has announced the new make up of its National Campaign Steering Group after elections held in August and September. This is the second election to the organisation, which comprises 28 regional representatives and deputies from 131 affiliated Yes groups, joined by representatives of 11 affiliated national groups.

Independence Campaign Review (Believe in Scotland 2022/23)

Believe in Scotland is unique. Made up of 142 local and national grassroots independence campaigning groups, it’s the only body truly representative of the grassroots independence movement.

Our Goal is to make Scotland become an independent nation. We believe that independence is the only way to make Scotland a fairer, greener, wealthier, healthier, happier and more successful country.

Our Mission is to help the grassroots movement professionalise, raise funds, and access materials that will help them reach both undecided and open minded No voters.

Here are just a few of the highlights of Believe in Scotland’s independence campaigning activities in the last year.

The Wellbeing Economic Approach is the path to independence

A new report released today by Scotianomics, Scotland’s wellbeing economy think tank, sets out their plan for achieving a wellbeing economy through the Wellbeing Economic Approach. This article will take you through some of the many questions around the wellbeing economy and why it is important for achieving Scotland’s independence.

Five ‘Nos’ for Scotland from Labour

There is an increasing acceptance that Labour is likely to form the next UK government. Post-conference polling shows the gap between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer is widening. So what does the party’s offer to Scotland amount to?

We analysed Keir Starmer’s conference speech and found it contained many blocks and betrayals of things Scotland was told it would have benefitted from under a Labour government. Here are five ‘Nos” from the speech.

Second Scottish Independence Congress 23/24

Believe in Scotland is hosting a series of events and discussions to agree how we and our 142 affiliated local and national Yes Groups campaign in 2024. We will also consider carefully how we respond officially to the suggested routes to independence that come out of the political party conferences in October.

Labour's incoherent Brexit plans are a dangerous distraction

If Labour gets in at the next election, Scotland can look forward to a tortuous and ineffectual attempt by the Westminster government to “make Brexit work”. Any improvements will be tiny and take years because there is no fundamental reset available inside Keir Starmer’s ‘red lines’.

Divergent economic priorities will be the reason Scotland becomes independent

Differences in economic policy between Scotland and the UK are nothing new. Since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, Scotland has implemented different taxation regimes, taken a different approach to investment and implemented different regulations in devolved areas.

However, Scotland’s pursuit of a wellbeing economy marks the point at which the Scottish and UK governments will diverge on a more foundational economic question: what should the purpose of the economy be?

The answer to this question makes Scotland’s independence inevitable.

Sunak's U-turn Makes Clear the Only Chance for Net Zero is Independence

Rishi Sunak’s latest roll back of net zero policy was more a statement of things that he would not do, rather than things he would. It has attracted backlash from the public, world leaders, his own party and perhaps most surprisingly, car manufacturers. It is difficult to make sense of this decision when the climate crisis has become a larger threat than ever. This does, however, present Scotland with an opportunity. The UK is not a viable option – not politically nor economically nor, apparently, as one committed to the future of humanity. Scotland has the chance to do something different. As SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn aptly put it, “Scotland has the energy – we just need the power”.