Brexit deal destroys the key argument for staying in the UK
We are told repeatedly that Scotland trades four times as much with the UK as we do with the EU? The Brexit deal shows that won’t be hurt by independence.
We are told repeatedly that Scotland trades four times as much with the UK as we do with the EU? The Brexit deal shows that won’t be hurt by independence.
by R J Hainey · Published November 24, 2017 · Last modified November 27, 2017
When Nicola Sturgeon spoke at #ArcticCircle2017, she talked about Brexit, independence and the dream of a second Scottish Enlightenment.
by R J Hainey · Published September 20, 2017 · Last modified October 5, 2017
In the latest film by Phantom Power, George Reid and Alan Bissett discuss the precarious situation Scotland currently finds itself in post-Brexit vote.
You can see from the government’s plan, they intend to get on with the day job, protect Scotland’s interests post-EU, and keep door open for indyref2
The Labour Brexit strategy is still problematic, only delayed. However, if they were successful in stalling Brexit, it may help those who want indyref2.
Recently Hague and Davidson have been promoting using an ’emotional’ case for Union on top of the ‘rational’ one used in 2014. Are they having a laugh?
by autonomyscotland · Published July 27, 2017 · Last modified July 28, 2017
In this video, Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics advises how the UK is about to be mugged by reality.
The latest Ashcroft Poll is good news for Nicola Sturgeon’s indyref2 plan. It shows the majority of Scots think the UK is moving in the wrong direction.
Independence after Brexit / Recommended
by R J Hainey · Published April 8, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
The whole Brexit process has highlighted Scotland’s lack of sovereignty. The Great Repeal Bill is going to make things a lot worse. Question is, do we care?
The PM admits that the UKGOV treats Scotland like a region because in their eyes it is one. Indyref2 is an opportunity for you to change that.
Independence after Brexit / Recommended
by R J Hainey · Published March 28, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
UK/Scotland trade barriers probably won’t happen if we vote Yes. However, if they do, they improve the argument for independence.
Independence after Brexit / Recommended
by R J Hainey · Published March 26, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
Scotland could remain in the EU according to an EU parliament report written by the political scientist Brendan O’Leary.
We have gotten to the brink of independence with an outward looking, inclusive message. The last thing we need is a far-right propagandist named Jim Dowson.
The flawed unionist hymn sheet says deny a clear mandate, call democracy divisive, tell us not to worry and refuse to contemplate independence.
While I agree with many of the points made by Jim Sillars with regards to the EU. Independence within the EU trumps the Tory driven alternative.
Independence after Brexit / Recommended
by R J Hainey · Published March 3, 2017 · Last modified June 22, 2017
I thought Theresa May’s Scottish Conservative party conference speech might have been conciliatory. Instead she just prepped us for a Scottish Power Grab