Catalunya was pro independence for decades. Five years ago Yes support collapsed and has never recovered. Settled will might not be settled for long. Get on with it SNP.
Also had a huge amount of no voters who would not accept any yes result. Which is kind of key
Also the No and yes vote quite starkly along ethnic lines with almost all "spanish" voting no and most catlans voting yes. Much, much larger influx of Spanish into catalonia to depress the yes vote than English to Scotland. Some people would claim it doesn't matter, of course it does.
Swinney’s self defeating policy was passed at Conference. It isn’t going to change!
Plaid Cymru (who are in a direct runoff with Reform UK in May) have devised a promising attack line. Associate RefUK’s rabid support for the war on Iran to the coming spike in utility bills.*
In Scotland, we should sit back and watch the Tories, and Reform try to outdo one another to own the mantle of biggest war hawk. If the war drags on, the Green Party (E & W) will be the primary beneficiary, and this will bleed over to the Scottish Greens, who could usurp RefUK as 2nd on the Regional ballot by taking votes off Labour while RefUK get the blame for sky rocketing gas bills.
*There’s only two months ‘till the election. Those of us who think we’re locked into fixed energy tariffs should check the fine print. I suspect force majeure clauses are about to be invoked.
Its not self defeating. It's recognising a reality that we'll only get another vote if those in London feel forced to do so. Being forced to do so will not be on anything less than 50% of the vote for one party on a promise and 50% of the seats. Even just over 50% might not force their hand as close to half of our people will not have voted for it. So if they feel they can ride it out, they will. Any other nation whose independence right is not in doubt, wouldn't have near half the country against it.
We may get another chance but it will be when there is no wriggle room for doubt what the people want.
Anon troll at 6.26pm. That is not my post at 9.42am. Your post doesn’t even warrant being called rubbish as there is ZERO content. You are too lazy to even use a moniker but you accuse me of hiding behind an anon post when it’s you doing that.
Happy Saint Piran’s day to all in Kernow. Cornwall is the only English county where a majority (53%) of residents express a very strong attachment to their regional identity (YouGov survey released 05/03/26).
A friend of mine who lives in St Austell calls Cornwall SPP. It's short for St Piran's Parish. All her friends in Nottingham call it SPP too. When myself and the girls are planning a weekend away we say G&T or SPP? SPP always wins out because we love Cornish Cream Teas!
Which one has a different point of view? Answer: none of them. The btl on WGD is a total echo chamber. A bunch of insecure misfits all pulling each other off.
It's a real shame Sally Donald has decided to pull out of the running for the Edinburgh Southern constituency seat. She has brought some much needed youthful energy to the SNP ranks. We need more like her.
I’d agree but she’s pulled out over a fairly serious issue. If she’d nothing to hide why has she stepped down? If clear cut why can’t she just state no issues and the investigation be done with? She’s either guilty or not, nothing in between.
12.57 Apparently it's an accusation of benefit fraud although she insists she's done nothing wrong. I'd be happy for her to continue campaigning if that's the case, presumption of innocence etc. It's a shame but it's probably about optics. Swinney has done well to reinstate the rigorous party discipline the SNP was once famous for. I hope they have a decent reserve candidate lined up.
Catalunya was pro independence for decades. Five years ago Yes support collapsed and has never recovered.
ReplyDeleteSettled will might not be settled for long. Get on with it SNP.
Also had a huge amount of no voters who would not accept any yes result. Which is kind of key
DeleteAlso the No and yes vote quite starkly along ethnic lines with almost all "spanish" voting no and most catlans voting yes. Much, much larger influx of Spanish into catalonia to depress the yes vote than English to Scotland. Some people would claim it doesn't matter, of course it does.
Swinney’s self defeating policy was passed at Conference. It isn’t going to change!
ReplyDeletePlaid Cymru (who are in a direct runoff with Reform UK in May) have devised a promising attack line. Associate RefUK’s rabid support for the war on Iran to the coming spike in utility bills.*
In Scotland, we should sit back and watch the Tories, and Reform try to outdo one another to own the mantle of biggest war hawk. If the war drags on, the Green Party (E & W) will be the primary beneficiary, and this will bleed over to the Scottish Greens, who could usurp RefUK as 2nd on the Regional ballot by taking votes off Labour while RefUK get the blame for sky rocketing gas bills.
*There’s only two months ‘till the election. Those of us who think we’re locked into fixed energy tariffs should check the fine print. I suspect force majeure clauses are about to be invoked.
Poor anon at 942 or ifs. Same rubbish regurgitated
DeleteIts not self defeating. It's recognising a reality that we'll only get another vote if those in London feel forced to do so. Being forced to do so will not be on anything less than 50% of the vote for one party on a promise and 50% of the seats. Even just over 50% might not force their hand as close to half of our people will not have voted for it. So if they feel they can ride it out, they will. Any other nation whose independence right is not in doubt, wouldn't have near half the country against it.
DeleteWe may get another chance but it will be when there is no wriggle room for doubt what the people want.
Anon troll at 6.26pm. That is not my post at 9.42am. Your post doesn’t even warrant being called rubbish as there is ZERO content. You are too lazy to even use a moniker but you accuse me of hiding behind an anon post when it’s you doing that.
DeleteThe realty of anon at 8.03pm’s position is one of subservience. Hard to say if anon likes that or not but that is what it is.
DeleteHappy Saint Piran’s day to all in Kernow.
ReplyDeleteCornwall is the only English county where a majority (53%) of residents express a very strong attachment to their regional identity (YouGov survey released 05/03/26).
A friend of mine who lives in St Austell calls Cornwall SPP. It's short for St Piran's Parish. All her friends in Nottingham call it SPP too. When myself and the girls are planning a weekend away we say G&T or SPP? SPP always wins out because we love Cornish Cream Teas!
DeleteYet another poll. So many in 2026.
ReplyDeleteNew Scottish Parliament poll, Survation 20-25 Feb (vs 8-12 Jan):
List:
SNP ~ 33% (+5)
Lab ~ 17% (-1)
RUK ~ 17% (-1)
Con ~ 13% (nc)
Grn ~ 9% (nc)
LD ~ 9% (-2)
Constituency:
SNP ~ 37% (+3)
Lab ~ 18% (+2)
RUK ~ 17% (-2)
Con ~ 12% (-1)
LD ~ 9% (nc)
Grn ~ 6% (-2)
It won't be long before a certain poster with a different point of view will be banned by the wee dug for upsetting the usual suspects
ReplyDeleteI see Clare Balding's presenting at Crufts. I wonder if she'll win Best in Breed this year.
DeleteWhich one has a different point of view? Answer: none of them.
DeleteThe btl on WGD is a total echo chamber. A bunch of insecure misfits all pulling each other off.
Ok IfS
Delete7.09 you have said the sum total of zero!!!
Delete8.32 At least they all vote for Scottish Independence, unlike yourself!
DeleteAnon diddy at 10.11pm - none of the above posts are from me.
DeleteThe dug got a flat oot ah it, soor Alba.
DeleteIt's a real shame Sally Donald has decided to pull out of the running for the Edinburgh Southern constituency seat. She has brought some much needed youthful energy to the SNP ranks. We need more like her.
ReplyDeleteI’d agree but she’s pulled out over a fairly serious issue. If she’d nothing to hide why has she stepped down? If clear cut why can’t she just state no issues and the investigation be done with? She’s either guilty or not, nothing in between.
Delete12.57 Apparently it's an accusation of benefit fraud although she insists she's done nothing wrong. I'd be happy for her to continue campaigning if that's the case, presumption of innocence etc.
DeleteIt's a shame but it's probably about optics. Swinney has done well to reinstate the rigorous party discipline the SNP was once famous for.
I hope they have a decent reserve candidate lined up.
Well looks like she’s been told to repay it by the agency so it would appear she has done wrong.
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