The interesting stuff comes with the amendment submitted by the Newington & Southside branch. You may recall that this is the branch responsible for what came to be called the Newington Resolution, submitted to the 2026 conference.
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Interesting times, maybe!
Today is Thursday 1 October.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The interesting stuff comes with the amendment submitted by the Newington & Southside branch. You may recall that this is the branch responsible for what came to be called the Newington Resolution, submitted to the 2026 conference.
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If we act in the manner of a sovereign state, it is for others to challenge our right to do so. It is for them to prove that we are not sovereign.
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September 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
If we act in the manner of a sovereign state, it is for others to challenge our right to do so. It is for them to prove that we are not sovereign.
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peterabell.substack.com/p/call-and-r... #EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Not that anybody in Scotland really cares what Farage says, but remark was a "swip" not at John Swinney, but the whole of Scotland.
You won't find anybody among England's political elites who understand the constitutional issue. And Engand's media are just as ignorant.
#ScottishUDI #EndTheUnion
You won't find anybody among England's political elites who understand the constitutional issue. And Engand's media are just as ignorant.
#ScottishUDI #EndTheUnion
September 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Not that anybody in Scotland really cares what Farage says, but remark was a "swip" not at John Swinney, but the whole of Scotland.
You won't find anybody among England's political elites who understand the constitutional issue. And Engand's media are just as ignorant.
#ScottishUDI #EndTheUnion
You won't find anybody among England's political elites who understand the constitutional issue. And Engand's media are just as ignorant.
#ScottishUDI #EndTheUnion
But the pictures in the glossy brochure for the independence vacation are of different destinations. And there is no information at all about how and when you travel to whatever turns out to be the actual location.
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Inside the SNP after members launch new ‘Independence’ pressure group
IT wouldn’t be the run-up to SNP conference if there wasn’t some form of internal strife over independence strategy ...
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September 29, 2026 at 10:59 AM
But the pictures in the glossy brochure for the independence vacation are of different destinations. And there is no information at all about how and when you travel to whatever turns out to be the actual location.
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it is striking, once again, that a united Ireland is contingent on the 'good' behaviour of nationalists in the face of sectarian triumphalism - in this specific case a community that has been terrorised by the Orange Order and its defenders
September 27, 2026 at 9:40 AM
One would expect that a ‘party of independence’ would have had a “Pathway to Independence” under continuous consideration since its inception.
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Is John Swinney mad?
Swinney and his lickspittle cabal are just taking the pish now. This is undeniable.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM
One would expect that a ‘party of independence’ would have had a “Pathway to Independence” under continuous consideration since its inception.
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If separatism is not wanting your nation run by a corrupt administration every time they elect a new leader, then I'm happy to be a separatist.
#EndTheUnion #EndWMRule
Independence is normal.
#EndTheUnion #EndWMRule
Independence is normal.
September 26, 2026 at 6:35 AM
If separatism is not wanting your nation run by a corrupt administration every time they elect a new leader, then I'm happy to be a separatist.
#EndTheUnion #EndWMRule
Independence is normal.
#EndTheUnion #EndWMRule
Independence is normal.
These exercises in futility are coming at the rate of one or two a week as the party conference looms and the SNP leadership grows more fearful of some kind of revolt by those in the party who recognise the game Swinney is playing.
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Willing victims
I have spent another frustrating and maddening morning reading comments like the above from idiots who have once again been duped into believing the SNP is actually doing something for Scotland’s caus...
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September 23, 2026 at 8:33 AM
These exercises in futility are coming at the rate of one or two a week as the party conference looms and the SNP leadership grows more fearful of some kind of revolt by those in the party who recognise the game Swinney is playing.
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peterabell.substack.com/p/willing-vi... #ScottishUDI #EndTheUnion
The SNP’s failure to deliver the frequently promised referendum is without doubt the party’s Achilles heel.
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Machiavellian Marra?
It is always tempting to assume that politicians are being stupid.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The SNP’s failure to deliver the frequently promised referendum is without doubt the party’s Achilles heel.
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The SNP doesn’t have a strategy for restoring Scotland’s independence. The leadership is desperately trying to conceal this fact while simultaneously making it glaringly obvious.
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Falling apart
The SNP membership now faces an extremely serious test next month.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The SNP doesn’t have a strategy for restoring Scotland’s independence. The leadership is desperately trying to conceal this fact while simultaneously making it glaringly obvious.
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I will make the case that the generally accepted (SNP) framing of the constitutional issue is wrong and that the obstacles to progress for Scotland’s cause are not what we have been led to believe they are.
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An opportunity to be heard
Despite having previously resolved that I was done with attending events and public speaking, I have today accepted a generous offer of a space at the Scottish Sovereignty Research Group (SSRG) Confer...
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September 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
I will make the case that the generally accepted (SNP) framing of the constitutional issue is wrong and that the obstacles to progress for Scotland’s cause are not what we have been led to believe they are.
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Scotland’s independence will not be restored by Westminster. Nor will Westminster provide the means and opportunity for the people of Scotland to fully and freely exercise our right of self-determination.
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Something's missing
This all seems so familiar.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Scotland’s independence will not be restored by Westminster. Nor will Westminster provide the means and opportunity for the people of Scotland to fully and freely exercise our right of self-determination.
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If the SNP adheres to the principle that the people of Scotland are sovereign, and if the SNP claims to have a mandate from the sovereign people of Scotland, why would Westminster’s consent and cooperation be required?
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Perpetuating the myth
I wonder how many people realise what the real purpose of Steven Bonnar’s statement is. It is not what it first appears to be. It is not a suggested strategy for progressing Scotland’s cause, as many ...
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September 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM
If the SNP adheres to the principle that the people of Scotland are sovereign, and if the SNP claims to have a mandate from the sovereign people of Scotland, why would Westminster’s consent and cooperation be required?
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Because, unlike most ordinary English folk, they know the truth about who subsidises who in this broken 'union'. #EndLondonRule #EndTheUnion #DemocracyForScotland #ScottishIndependence
September 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Because, unlike most ordinary English folk, they know the truth about who subsidises who in this broken 'union'. #EndLondonRule #EndTheUnion #DemocracyForScotland #ScottishIndependence
One of the earliest and most powerful lessons I learned from the 2014 campaign is that there are no definitive answers to any of these questions.
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Slow learners
I’ve been having great difficulty maintaining a semblance of objective composure for the past few days.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:50 AM
One of the earliest and most powerful lessons I learned from the 2014 campaign is that there are no definitive answers to any of these questions.
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This fool is lumping 'don't know' responses with 'no' responses.
Ignore him.
#cymrurydd
#indywales
#endtheunion
Ignore him.
#cymrurydd
#indywales
#endtheunion
September 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This fool is lumping 'don't know' responses with 'no' responses.
Ignore him.
#cymrurydd
#indywales
#endtheunion
Ignore him.
#cymrurydd
#indywales
#endtheunion
September 14, 2026 at 6:17 AM
September 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"That pursuit of a different attitude from UK Government." - Welsh First Minister ap Iorweth
Am I the only one who sees the tragic folly of making the restoration of independence contingent on a change of attitude by the UK Government?
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Am I the only one who sees the tragic folly of making the restoration of independence contingent on a change of attitude by the UK Government?
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Devolved leaders to sign self determination declaration at Cardiff summit
THE leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold…
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September 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
"That pursuit of a different attitude from UK Government." - Welsh First Minister ap Iorweth
Am I the only one who sees the tragic folly of making the restoration of independence contingent on a change of attitude by the UK Government?
www.thenational.scot/news/2654604... #EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Am I the only one who sees the tragic folly of making the restoration of independence contingent on a change of attitude by the UK Government?
www.thenational.scot/news/2654604... #EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Dangerous ideas
The Scottish Parliament is the only body which can legislate for a proper constitutional referendum. It can only do so by first repossessing the powers in relation to the constitution which were stripped from it by England-as-Britain.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
The Scottish Parliament is the only body which can legislate for a proper constitutional referendum. It can only do so by first repossessing the powers in relation to the constitution which were stripped from it by England-as-Britain.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
September 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Dangerous ideas
The Scottish Parliament is the only body which can legislate for a proper constitutional referendum. It can only do so by first repossessing the powers in relation to the constitution which were stripped from it by England-as-Britain.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
The Scottish Parliament is the only body which can legislate for a proper constitutional referendum. It can only do so by first repossessing the powers in relation to the constitution which were stripped from it by England-as-Britain.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Dangerous ideas
There is no route to a proper constitutional referendum and the restoration of Scotland’s independence through the legal constitutional framework which has developed under the influence of England-as-Britain’s imperative to preserve the Union.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
There is no route to a proper constitutional referendum and the restoration of Scotland’s independence through the legal constitutional framework which has developed under the influence of England-as-Britain’s imperative to preserve the Union.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
September 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Dangerous ideas
There is no route to a proper constitutional referendum and the restoration of Scotland’s independence through the legal constitutional framework which has developed under the influence of England-as-Britain’s imperative to preserve the Union.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
There is no route to a proper constitutional referendum and the restoration of Scotland’s independence through the legal constitutional framework which has developed under the influence of England-as-Britain’s imperative to preserve the Union.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Dangerous ideas
The ‘self’ in ‘self-determination’ refers only to the people of Scotland and not the people of Scotland plus whoever John Swinney invites into what is entirely an internal matter for Scotland.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
The ‘self’ in ‘self-determination’ refers only to the people of Scotland and not the people of Scotland plus whoever John Swinney invites into what is entirely an internal matter for Scotland.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
September 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Dangerous ideas
The ‘self’ in ‘self-determination’ refers only to the people of Scotland and not the people of Scotland plus whoever John Swinney invites into what is entirely an internal matter for Scotland.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
The ‘self’ in ‘self-determination’ refers only to the people of Scotland and not the people of Scotland plus whoever John Swinney invites into what is entirely an internal matter for Scotland.
#EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
Nobody is going to be allowed to speak if there is any danger of them stating the truth that Westminster has no legitimate role in the process by which the people of Scotland exercise our right of self-determination.
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Running on the spot
Here we are, twelve years on from the sham referendum in 2014, and the self-styled ‘party of independence’ is arguing about whether it should discuss a strategy for restoring Scotland’s independence. ...
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September 13, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Nobody is going to be allowed to speak if there is any danger of them stating the truth that Westminster has no legitimate role in the process by which the people of Scotland exercise our right of self-determination.
peterabell.substack.com/p/running-on... #EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
peterabell.substack.com/p/running-on... #EndTheUnion #ScottishUDI
The #SNP raises around £4.7m per year, mainly from its membership.
Reform are on track to raise £83m matching the funds of Union funded Labour.
#AreYouYesYet
Time to get out of this union or face a far right agenda and leadership.
#Yes #endtheunion #snp #indy #independence #youyesyet #indyref
Reform are on track to raise £83m matching the funds of Union funded Labour.
#AreYouYesYet
Time to get out of this union or face a far right agenda and leadership.
#Yes #endtheunion #snp #indy #independence #youyesyet #indyref
September 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The #SNP raises around £4.7m per year, mainly from its membership.
Reform are on track to raise £83m matching the funds of Union funded Labour.
#AreYouYesYet
Time to get out of this union or face a far right agenda and leadership.
#Yes #endtheunion #snp #indy #independence #youyesyet #indyref
Reform are on track to raise £83m matching the funds of Union funded Labour.
#AreYouYesYet
Time to get out of this union or face a far right agenda and leadership.
#Yes #endtheunion #snp #indy #independence #youyesyet #indyref
Let’s stop the consistent drain on our assets. We need to build #Yes
Let’s get #independence done
#areyouyesyet #snp #indy #indyref #youyesyet #endtheunion
Let’s get #independence done
#areyouyesyet #snp #indy #indyref #youyesyet #endtheunion
September 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Let’s stop the consistent drain on our assets. We need to build #Yes
Let’s get #independence done
#areyouyesyet #snp #indy #indyref #youyesyet #endtheunion
Let’s get #independence done
#areyouyesyet #snp #indy #indyref #youyesyet #endtheunion