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AyBute, 2 days ago to random

Sunaks' name and shame game reveals desperate depths of the Unionist cause

The fact the PM of the UK is trying to label a fully democratic, civic and internationalist home rule movement as extremists tells you more about the UK than it does about those that believe in Scotland. The great irony in this is that it's the UK Government and its copycat opposition/government in waiting that are the extremists. The two London parties are turning the UK into an embarrassment

https://www.believeinscotland.org/sunaks_desperate_depths_of_unionist_cause?utm_campaign=newsletter_mr_video&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 7 days ago to random

Believe in Scotland calls on Scotland's First Minister to personally take on Independence portfolio

"We call on John Swinney to state officially that he personally is now the Minister for Independence going forward. Furthermore, we believe that every Government Minister and SNP spokespeople should be briefed to make the case for independence at every opportunity and with more consistency than the SNP have managed since 2014."

https://www.believeinscotland.org/believe_in_scotland_calls_on_scotlands_fm_to_personally_take_on_independence_portfolio?utm_campaign=indy_minister_axed_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 13 days ago to random

Moffat's Believe in Scotland Day

Throughout 2024, Believe in Scotland will link up with local Yes groups across Scotland to organise a mass day of campaigning in their area and you're invited! Come along for a day of campaigning. On this occasion we are linking up with Yes Moffat!

https://www.believeinscotland.org/moffat_bis_day

AyBute, 15 days ago to random

MSPs vote for full compensation for Waspi women - but Labour abstain

MSPs HAVE backed the Scottish Government in a call for “compensation in full” to be paid to women impacted by state pension inequality.

However, Scottish Labour chose to abstain on the motion – instead pushing an amendment calling for "clarity" on a compensation scheme, which ultimately failed.

The Scottish Parliament voted by 75 votes to zero

https://www-tmp.thenational.scot/news/24293021.msps-vote-full-compensation-waspi-women/

AyBute, 27 days ago to random

Independence Campaign Day - Glasgow - Believe in Scotland

Come and join Believe in Scotland for our next Independence Campaign Day!

Throughout 2024, Believe in Scotland has been linking up with local pro-independence groups across Scotland and inviting members to join us for a day of effective campaigning.
For this Indy Campaign Day, we will be in the southside of Glasgow, working with Yes Greater Glasgow, Yes Pollokshields and Yes Eastwood.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/independence_campaign_day_glasgow?utm_campaign=newsletter_one_day_to_go&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 1 month ago to random

March and Rally for an Independent Scotland - Glasgow

The UK pays one of the worst State Pensions in the developed world. An independent Scotland can do better.

Believe in Scotland and Pensioners for Independence are calling for independence supporters to show up to march for independence and a fairer pension for all.

Participants will assemble in Glasgow on Kelvin Way, with the march setting off at 12:30pm. Its final destination will be George Square .

https://www.believeinscotland.org/glasgow_march_rally?utm_campaign=rmt_and_cnd_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 1 month ago to random

LIBERATION EXPLAINS

This is all about contributing to winning Scotland’s freedom. Everyone who is committed to Scottish Independence is welcome. There is still time to join Liberation and take part in the voting process, or even putting yourself forward as a candidate for office. Most meetings will be conducted online so there is no geographical restriction, we welcome all people from all strands of Scottish society. We want to be truly representative.

https://yoursforscotlandcom.wordpress.com/2024/04/02/liberation-explains-2/

AyBute, 1 month ago to random

Five ways the Safety of Rwanda Bill shambles shows why it's time to stop Westminster making law for Scotland

Many Scots this week will be asking themselves for how long their country will have to be represented by the shambolic and increasingly lawless UK. The Safety of Rwanda Bill, which tells British judges they must say Rwanda is safe – whatever the evidence – plumbs new depths.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/five_ways_the_safety_of_rwanda_bill_shambles_shows_why_it_s_time_to_stop_westminster_making_law_for_scotland?utm_campaign=newsletter_rwanda_bill_and_cre&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

Scotland is ‘the loser’ from UK Government’s raid on oil and gas – Business for Scotland

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the oil and gas industry were the losers from the last budget. But he didn’t go far enough – he should have admitted that Scotland is the loser. Scotland’s economic future is at stake. Failing to manage the transition from oil and gas to renewables effectively would mean a massive loss of jobs and prosperity.

https://www.businessforscotland.com/scotland-is-the-loser-from-uk-governments-raid-on-oil-and-gas/

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

Creating Scotland

It has become clear that a key element missing from the Independence Campaign since 2014 has been the cultural side of the campaign and a creative element to our campaigning activities. Believe in Scotland wants to change that. Our Campaign Steering Group has set up a sub group to work towards embedding cultural and creative activities in our campaign. 'Creating Scotland' is the first of many steps in this direction and we hope you are keen to join us!
https://www.believeinscotland.org/creating_scotland_event

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

The House of Lords to sit in judgement over Scots’ democratic rights

The fact that a House of Lords committee of elderly Unionists thinks it has the legitimacy to sit in judgement over the democratic rights of Scots will anger many.

This swollen body of unelected people appointed for life – the youngest being Carmen Smith, a party staffer aged 27 – is an affront to democracy that Scotland will always be saddled with while it remains in the UK.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/the_house_of_lords_to_sit_in_judgement_over_scots_democratic_rights

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

Sunak fails to mention how the Conservative Party has failed Scotland over energy

Sunak was speaking in a city that has little to show for the oil boom that passed through the North East, where natural resources that took literally millions of years to make were extracted, sold and used up within the space of one human lifespan, creating unimaginable profits. Arguably the city has been left behind in stark contrast to other oil-rich cities like Oslo or Houston.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/sunak_fails_to_mention_how_the_conservative_party_has_failed_scotland_over_energy?utm_campaign=newsletter_linlithgow_oil_and&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

Scotland can be reinvented to create an inspiring wellbeing culture

So the Scottish Government's Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill is a start, but it's only half of the formula.

Policies are boring, ownership is everything

However, none of that will easily seep into the culture of the nation. For the average voter to buy into this change they have to engage with it and to feel ownership of it.

https://www.thenational.scot/politics/24148703.scotland-can-reinvented-create-inspiring-wellbeing-culture/?fbclid=IwAR2gW30B-fruJNWStGfT-ZV4-IUSy3uKJw2MEDeTx0skV-OBcfU7pH-FQUs

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

March and Rally for an Independent Scotland

Yes2Indee have decided to march with Believe in Scotland on April 20th in Glasgow and aim to reschedule their Edinburgh march for later in the summer. The Yes2 marchers will be in a prominent position on the march following the Believe in Scotland and Pensioners for Independence banners. Believe in Scotland will also help promote Yes2Indee’s rescheduled Edinburgh march in the summer.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/glasgow_march_rally?utm_campaign=bis_and_yes2indee&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 2 months ago to random

There are many more things that Starmer did not mention - for example the growing gap in child poverty between England and Scotland and the fact that Labour will not abolish the two child benefit cap.

Labour is hoping to capitalise on the fact that many Scots are angry at the behaviour of the Conservative Government and are just desperate to get rid of them.

But Scots considering casting a vote for Labour should think about what Stamer DIDN'T say or promise too.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/what_starmer_didnt_say_to_scotland

AyBute, 3 months ago to random

Believe in Scotland Perth Independence Campaign Day

On Saturday 3rd February 2024, Believe in Scotland, Yes for EU, Pensioners for Independence & Perth Yes Hub took part in a Pro independence campaign day in Perth.
Around 50 volunteers handed out of 3,000 leaflets in what was the first local campaign day of 2024.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTfnmipf9Pw&t=1s

AyBute, 3 months ago to random

March and Rally for an Independent Scotland - Glasgow

Believe in Scotland is excited to announce its first ever March and Rally for an Independent Scotland in Glasgow on Saturday, 20th April 2024.
This event is held in partnership with Pensioners for Independence.

Participants will assemble in Glasgow on Kelvin Way, with the march setting off at 12:30pm. Its final destination will be George Square, where the rally will take place.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/glasgow_march_rally?utm_campaign=date_for_glasgow_march_and_ral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 3 months ago to random

How long can Scotland afford to let England control its borders?

Under the devolution settlement, Holyrood does not have the right to be consulted – or even informed – on immigration rules.

Whatever the political colour of the next Parliament, immigration policy is something that will continue to be decided above Scotland’s head without any regard to what works for Scotland or what the Scottish people vote for at the ballot box.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/how_long_can_scotland_afford_to_let_england_control_its_borders

AyBute, 3 months ago to random

The Big 2024 Independence Movement Survey

Can 2024 be the year independence takes and sustains a lead in the polls? How confident are you on the road to independence? Are you up for it, or scunnered by political roadblocks? What's your activity and motivation level? Who should make the running now, the grassroots or still the politicians?

These are just some of the questions we need answers to – we will publish the results on the Believe in Scotland website this month
https://www.believeinscotland.org/the2024survey?utm_campaign=2024_big_movement_survey&utm_medium=email&utm_source=believeinscotland

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

Believe In Scotland Gallery

They work best when you download them first, to upload from your device. Please share them widely and often! The gallery is updated regularly, so remember to visit often.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/image_gallery

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

‘Brexit 2.0’ gives renewed urgency to the Scottish independence movement

Scotland needs to move out from under the weight of the dying Union

Brexit 2.0 will supply a new sense of urgency to the Yes campaign. Scotland is shackled to a failing and divided country – England – where neither of the ruling parties is in a position to improve the relationship with Europe.

Scots would like to see the governments they elect to be able to pursue the priorities of the people.

https://www.businessforscotland.com/brexit-2-0-gives-renewed-urgency-to-the-scottish-independence-movement/?doing_wp_cron=1704978155.0053000450134277343750

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

UK Government gives Scottish exporters a new Brexit hammering

Scotland trapped in stagnant UK

Currently, Scotland is trapped within a stagnant UK and can’t do much to affect the catastrophic path the Westminster government is on. All of the main UK parties oppose rejoining the EU. Influential commentators believe it will be decades before the UK rejoins – if ever.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/uk_government_gives_scottish_exporters_a_new_brexit_hammering

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

Media Watch – Five ways Scotland is damaged by biased news reports of doctors’ strike

Scottish media outlets have uncritically carried misleading claims by Unionist parties about Scotland’s health service. Both UK-based and supposedly Scottish media have demonstrated a lack of balance in their coverage of the situation.

Here are five ways this pattern of news reporting is damaging to Scotland.

https://www.believeinscotland.org/five_ways_scotland_is_damaged_by_biased_news_reports_of_doctors_strike

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

Believe in Scotland End of Year Quiz

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2023 here is a short quiz (11 multiple choice questions) to test your knowledge and recall of some of the things that impacted on Scottish independence.

Let’s remember the reasons why Scotland needs independence more than ever as we move into 2024.

https://believeinscotland.app.do/believe-in-scotland-end-of-year-quiz

AyBute, 4 months ago to random

Bella Themes for 2024

Alternative Scotland

Hidden from the public eye by a tired and closed media, there are pockets of resistance, changemakers and communities building radical alternatives. Some are small and experimental, others are larger and more ambitious. Over the next year – and beyond – we’ll be giving profile to the projects, movements and people showing different paths to the calamities of late-capitalism.

https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2024/01/02/bella-themes-for-2024/