The setting of a date – 19th October 2023 – for a new referendum on Scottish independence is an important and welcome development. This is a stronger commitment from a Scottish government to a new poll than at any point since September 2014, and comes as the democratic, economic and ecological crises of the UK…
“We also need to recognise that time is fast running out for the future of people and planet and we cannot wait around for the independence of one small wealthy country or the stalling of governments across the world before we get serious action on climate.”
Elections have consequences. The independence movement shouldn’t leave it to Boris and Nicola to decide what they will be.
Bohdan Starosta previews an election which sees Scotland and its national movement facing an uncertain future.
“Importantly, no-one on the ‘Yes Left’ understands Scottish independence under the SNP as the guarantor of a socialist utopia. Rather, we understand it as an integral part of a wider class struggle.”
“The SNP National Assembly came amidst rising tensions within the party over the best route to take should the UK government refuse its consent for Scotland to hold a legally binding referendum in the life of the next Holyrood parliament.”
