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You reap what you sow

The action by the Scottish Government for a Section 30 Independence Referendum placed with the Supreme Court in London received a typical arrogant Westminster reply. The UK Government wants the Supreme Court to throw the case out without even hearing the substantive arguments. The imperialists in London do not think the,1,359,611 who voted SNP, Green Read more about You reap what you sow[…]

Now’s the day and now’s the hour….

Today, Tuesday, 28th June is hopefully a day that in future will be a reference point for all those that are looking at the rebirth of Scotland the independent nation.On the Scottish Parliament website, it says this, Ministerial Statement: Independence Referendum. Below this it merely states, There is no further information for this item. That is where we Read more about Now’s the day and now’s the hour….[…]

Actions have consequences.

I understand many have lost all faith in the present SNP Party’s ability or commitment to deliver independence. The inaction of the past eight years and all the false dawns have made this an inevitable outcome. While I truly understand this mistrust I intend to take Sturgeon & Co at their word until it becomes Read more about Actions have consequences.[…]

This is the last chance.

Anyone that follows my blogs or listens to my podcasts knows that I do not view an independence referendum as our best option for regaining our independence. However, as of today it appears to be the only option available to us. Much as many of us do not like it, the SNP is totally in Read more about This is the last chance.[…]

The Missing Pieces.

The only reason that there is an Alba Party and an ISP is because the SNP has not being doing the day job. Not doing the day job badly, just not doing it at all. There has been since 2014 numerous justifiable reasons why the SNP should not have been pressing the case for immediate Read more about The Missing Pieces.[…]

Through A Scottish Prism. 22/05/22

After my wee break in the Highlands with the Prism good guys it is back to work this week. Firstly a big thank you to Yvonne Ridley for stepping in last Sunday to ensure we had a show. This week I am joined by Phil Boswell of the SNP and Roger Anderson, the historian. We Read more about Through A Scottish Prism. 22/05/22[…]

Through A Scottish Prism 08/05/22

My guests this week are Eva Comrie, Yvonne Ridley, Leigh Wilson 3 candidates for The Alba Party in this weeks Council Elections. We discuss the campaign, the results, the way forward for the Alba Party and the YES Movement, Are they downhearted? Not a bit of it, they are full of enthusiasm, hope and ideas. Read more about Through A Scottish Prism 08/05/22[…]

Through A Scottish Prism. 24/04/22

This week I am joined by some of the different threads of the YES Movement. Alison Watters Co-Chair of Now Scotland, Ian Grant of Scottish Independence Foundation, Dr Mark McNaught Chair of SSRG Group and Kenny MacasKill MP. Deputy Leader of Alba Party. We discuss the how, why and when the YES Movement can unite Read more about Through A Scottish Prism. 24/04/22[…]

The More Money You Spend On Guns,The Less Money You Spend On People.

All my life I have opposed wars. As a pimply teenager I took to the streets with others condemning the Vietnam War. I was so proud that our then PM, Harold Wilson refused American pleas for British troops to wage war in South East Asia. In those days the Labour Movement were very opposed to Read more about The More Money You Spend On Guns,The Less Money You Spend On People.[…]

There is no honour or decency in UK politics.

I am old enough to remember when our politicians had some honour and decency. I recall as a young boy the scandal around a Defence Minister, John Profumo MP. He chose to resign when a scandal broke. It was found that he was availing himself the services of a high-class prostitute, Christine Keeler then aged Read more about There is no honour or decency in UK politics.[…]