Category: Indy X

Since Indy X in Dunfermline, what progress do you think has been made in advancing the Independence movement?

It seems to me we’ve quite patently gone backwards. I don’t think the most panglossian viewpoint possible would be able to sustain the view that things WERE NOT a mess…

What has your group or organisation added in the last six months that should be featured?

Probably mainly Sorted and work around the care issue, though that might be considered a little more tangential

What next steps do you think we need to take as a movement?

Wait until there is different leadership. I don’t believe any new initiative is possible (certainly not one that will work) unless there is a leadership mentality which will allow it to work

If there was one key message you wanted to share and focus on, what would it be?

We need to sort our house first before we head off on any new wheezes. Until we are in something that, if you squinted, might look a bit like a fit shape for getting things done, we should focus on why we’re not in a fit state. There is no working mechanism via which to do this though.

Any other message or point you would like to make?

My biggest current worry is that there isn’t any remaining source of credibility which is recognised by all. I.e. there is no-one who could say ‘I’ve booked a hall and not only will everyone come, everyone would be willing to at least consider committing collectively to what emerges’. So we don’t currently have any honest broker who could do anything about all of this.

Since Indy X in Dunfermline, what progress do you think has been made in advancing the Independence movement?

We are days away from getting a Supreme Court judgement (a Win-Win either way) and we have a date for Indy Ref 2. There’s a lot of talk. 

What has your group or organisation added in the last six months that should be featured?

We have initiated and funded a YES Hub in the City of Dunfermline (Yes in the City) and begun a South Fife Coast YES Group. Taken part in a lot of Business for Scotland discussion / activity.

What next steps do you think we need to take as a movement?

Encourage Campaigning towards next October. Work out ways we can work cooperatively towards that one final achievement. 

If there was one key message you wanted to share and focus on, what would it be?

This is not about you! It’s about creating a new nation – one that’s successful, confident, fairer and happier. Leave your ego at the door and think about your kids / next generation. Our legacy. 

Any other message or point you would like to make?

Let’s get on with it and WIN! There has NEVER been a better time for Independence.

Since Indy X in Dunfermline, what progress do you think has been made in advancing the Independence movement?

Since Dunfermline the Scottish government has submitted to Supreme Court which until we hear their official verdict, we are in no man’s land, we have seen the creation of Salvo, trying to educate on claim of rights.

What has your group or organisation added in the last six months that should be featured?

ISP has been busy since the local council elections, speaking at several Indy rallies in Glasgow, speaking at events put on by Alba, SSRG, and doing podcast such as Barrhead boy’s ‘ a Scottish Prism’. 

Attending Salvo conference and another couple of their smaller events. It is vital fir the Indy movement for solidarity and cooperation from the wide spectrum of parties & groups supporting a Scottish independence. 

What next steps do you think we need to take as a movement?

We feel strongly that once we hear from the Supreme Court, start of new year, a group such as IndyX, organising a round table event, inviting reps from all Indy parties/groups to work together on a campaign strategy, it’s vital we work as a cross party/group, not one party or person speaks for scotland on such an important matter. We are a democracy after all.  

If there was one key message you wanted to share and focus on, what would it be?

The most important thing is securing Scottish independence, making life a fairer, more humane society to life for all. All Indy supporting parties must work together, we life on a democratic country, we should work in a democratic way to secure independence and beyond. 

Over the last few months our SNP Branch has had some young members join and take up posts in our executive.

This has brought new life to our drive for Independence as they have new ideas about connecting with the local community.

This was not directly because of your event but because of the focus from the Scottish Government that October 2023 is a focus.