Independence

Scottish Sovereignty Research Group

Author / Creator: Scottish Sovereignty Research Group

Media type: Web site

Date published: 2020 -

The objectives of the Scottish Sovereignty Research Group:

  • Research means to become independent which will be legally recognized other than through a Westminster sanctioned referendum
  • Continue to develop a written constitution.
  • Hold a broad survey among Scots to determine what kind of country they would like to see


Bella Caledonia

Author / Creator: Mike Small

Media type: News Media

Date published: 2007 -

"We’re not aligned to any one political party but believe in self-determination for Scotland. Only then will a country disfigured by poverty and inequality be re-born. Only independence can bring democracy. The British State is irredeemable and is structurally corrupt, broken and riven with hierarchy."


Business for Scotland

Author / Creator: Richard Walker

Media type: Web site

Date published:

"We make the case for maximum devolution of power and responsibility possible at any time, particularly in areas such as the economic levers and business policies. In turn, this will allow a Scottish Government to boost economic growth."


Believe in Scotland

Author / Creator: Richard Walker

Media type: Web site

Date published: 2019 -

"We target undecided and soft No voters with positive independence messages"


The Lesley Riddock Podcast

Author / Creator: Lesley Riddoch

Media type: Podcast

Date published: 2008 -

Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with Pat Joyce.  If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.


Who's Voting Yes? The Demographics of Independence

Author / Creator: Ellen Dalzell

Media type: Podcast

Date published:

Ellen Dalzell has campaigned for “New Scots” to be included in Scotland’s democracy both through being able to vote and for them to be better included in data that informs democratic campaigning. 

 


Best start for independent Scotland

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Video

Date published: 2020

The fastest way to get up to speed with How To Start A New Country is to watch this seven-minute video because the volume of work behind it is enormous.


Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014

Author / Creator: Graeme Roy

Media type: Review

Date published:

Scotland has a successful economy. It has challenges - inequalities, ageing population, and less dynamic businesses than competitors. The engaged population will demand facts and figures rather than political persuasion.


Scottish independence

Author / Creator: Institute for Government

Date published: 2021

This is a largely factual explainer by the Institute for Government of the issues around a referendum and the results of its success.


Scotland's Future

Author / Creator: Scottish Government

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published:

This is the white paper subtitled: Scotland’s referendum on 18 September 2014 is a choice between two futures.


The Yes Volunteers: Capturing the biggest grassroots campaign in Scotland’s history

Author / Creator: Iain Black

Media type: Assessment report

Date published: March 2016

This report examines who the volunteers of the 2014 Yes campaign were, what they did, what they thought of the campaign and their experience of it and the results from it provide evidence to support, refine or debunk ideas held about the campaign.


Claiming Scotland’s Assets: A discussion paper on the division of assets and debts to an independent Scotland

Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: September 2016

The “zero option” approach to UK debt whereby the rUK is allowed to maintain its claim as the continuing state to the former UK and to adopt all mobile assets and liabilities is the appropriate stance. 


The White Paper Project: Version 1.0

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: 2018

The White Paper Project is an attempt by Common Weal to explore the methodology, content and structure of a revised White Paper for Scottish independence.


Within Our Grasp

Author / Creator: Robin McAlpine

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published:

A campaign strategy that will apply maximum pressure on the Westminster Government and achieve independence within three years of its commencement.


Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says

Author / Creator: Marc Weller

Media type: Columnist Opinion

Date published:

Methods of gaining independence include self-determination, a referendum without UK approval, legal proceedings, consultation, and other forms of negotiation.  


The Demographics of Independence – 2021 Edition

Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell

Media type: Assessment report

Date published:

Country of Birth is a substantial driver of support for independence.  Support for independence is particularly volatile amongst males aged 34-55 but remains relatively stable for other age groups.  Support for independence amongst females is generally rising in all age groups.

Remain voters are far more likely to say they will vote for independence and Leave voters now far more likely to vote against.  

Social grades ABC1 were overwhelmingly likely to vote No.  Social grades C2DE are extremely likely to vote for independence.