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10,000 Scots just emailed the UK Prime Minister demanding indyref2
Since Friday afternoon, more than 10,000 (and growing) supporters of democracy have emailed the UK Prime Minister asserting Scotland’s right to choose its own future, and demanding that he respect the fact that all three Celtic Countries (three quarters of the UK and NI) are now governed by First Ministers who want to leave this unbalanced broken Union.
Lessons for an independent Scotland - Sweden
Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries. It has a land mass of about 450,000 square kilometers which for context gives it a land mass of nearly three times that of the UK. The population however, is ten million making much of Sweden even less populated than rural Scotland.
Here we focus on two key lessons for an independent Scotland - how Sweden uses zonal pricing to turn energy potential into prosperity, and how Sweden manages its equity market to support investment in its strong export economy.
Scotland’s New Path to Independence
By Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp
This is an update on the Believe in Scotland path to independence published in autumn 2025 with observations on the wins we have generated and milestones passed as well as considering a few flies in the ointment.
Biggest ever Independence Majority at Holyrood! It’s time for an independence referendum
Scotland has once again voted a pro-independence majority of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Scotland has had enough of democratic denial, it’s time for an independence referendum. A historic fifth consecutive SNP Government has been elected, alongside a record-breaking total of Scottish Green MSPs. Independence supporters hold 73 seats out of 129 - 57% of all seats.
Polling shows independence support is rising - So use your vote to send a message to Westminster
The latest Opinion poll of Scottish independence found 55% Yes to independence. It's no wonder the Labour government in Westminster is desperately clinging to the bankrupt Conservative mantra of “Now is not the time” over a second independence referendum.
The UK broke Scotland’s energy system - independent countries enjoy their power
Almost a quarter of every Scottish energy bill paid goes straight to company profits rather than on investment in our energy infrastructure. In contrast, bill payers in independent, energy-rich countries enjoy affordable bills. Their systems benefit citizens, wellbeing and the economy.
Here is what you need to know about the Scottish Parliament election
The Scottish parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 7th May 2026 may become of the most important democratic moments for Scotland’s future, since the 2014 referendum.
John Swinney has announced that at the first sitting of the new government he will put forward a vote to the parliament to hold a new Scottish independence referendum (The National). It is our expectation that this will happen if there is a pro-independence majority of any political make up.
Looking back on last week's Believe in Scotland march and why it's important.
Many thousands marched for independence at what many describe as the most successful Believe in Scotland march and rally yet. The atmosphere was positive and friendly but also very definitely determined. There was also a strong sense of unity among all the politically diverse groups that took part. We aimed to put independence back at the top of the nation’s agenda ahead of the Holyrood election and to continue our role of uniting the movement whilst bringing back that 2014 Yes family atmosphere and this march and rally achieved those goals and more.
Culture shapes nations - and will be key to our independence march and rally.
Written by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp
Believe in Scotland campaigns for independence, helping the people of Scotland realise that Scotland can be a far better nation than we have now under the uncaring, incompetent and harmful governance of Westminster. That is what we live for.
We are not in this to help any political party, just to help Scotland be the nation we know it can be, to help the Scottish people achieve our potential. To achieve that potential, to lift our nation above its underserved second-rate/half-nation status we need to understand that Scottish culture is core to our national identity, self-respect and confidence.
Aamer Anwar to speak at Believe in Scotland’s Independence March and Rally
Believe in Scotland’s march and rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th, is fast becoming the most anticipated independence campaign event in years. The march and rally will put independence, the protection of Scotland's culture, wellbeing and democratic right to choose our own future at the top of the nation's agenda ahead of May's Holyrood elections.
The speaker line-up continues to grow in number and quality with renowned civil rights lawyer and campaigner Aamer Anwar joining us on the march and at the rally.
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp: “The Edinburgh march and rally on 28 March is a pivotal moment for the indy movement”
The founder of the Believe in Scotland campaign, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, will speak at the campaign's national independence march and rally in Edinburgh on Saturday, 28 March.
The rally will gather supporters on Calton Hill, an iconic location closely associated with some of the most memorable demonstrations of the modern independence movement.
Lesley Riddoch to speak at Scottish Independence Rally
Believe in Scotland’s march and rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th aims to force independence to the top of the nation's agenda ahead of May's Holyrood elections.
The speaker line-up continues to grow in number and quality with journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch joining us on the march and rally.
Brian Cox to Speak at Believe in Scotland Independence Rally
Our march and rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th is creating a real buzz. Already announced as speakers are the First Minister John Swinney MSP and Scottish Green Party Co-leaders Gillian Mackay MSP and Ross Greer MSP, all of whom will be addressing a major independence rally for the first time as leaders of their respective parties.
Now joining our march and rally will be the actor Brian Cox, a long-term supporter of Scottish independence who even spoke at the launch of Yes Scotland in 2012.
Scottish Green Party Co-leaders to speak at Believe in Scotland’s March and Rally for Independence.
Believe in Scotland is organising a March and Rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th 2026. We are expecting thousands to march with us and today we can announce our second speaker, well in this case, a pair of speakers, Scottish Green Party Co-leaders Gillian Mackay MSP and Ross Greer MSP.
First Minister John Swinney MSP, to speak at Believe in Scotland’s March and Rally for Scottish Independence.
Believe in Scotland is organising a March and Rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh, Saturday March 28th 2026.
We are expecting thousands to march with us and attend the rally and a full roster of speakers will be announced over the coming weeks including political leaders, campaigners and other public figures.