A new poll has given independence its biggest lead since 2022. 🟢 Yes: 56% 🔴 No: 44% With the powers of a normal, independent country Scotland could do far more tackle inequality, build our public services, and protect our environment. - ThreadSky

scottishgreens.org • 11 days ago

A new poll has given independence its biggest lead since 2022.

🟢 Yes: 56%
🔴 No: 44%

With the powers of a normal, independent country Scotland could do far more tackle inequality, build our public services, and protect our environment.

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deanburnett.bsky.social•10 days ago

Looking at British Government, is it any wonder!!!

felix-krull.bsky.social•10 days ago

I think it has to be remembered that you guys sent your co-leader Lorna Slater out on national TV and she told Martin Geissler that Independence wasn't a red line for you, that you'd happily bin in if Labour offered a coalition deal at HR26.

What's changed... other than Labour imploding, that is?

mrumbongowingsesq.bsky.social•11 days ago

Let's get it 60%+

alistairblantyre.bsky.social•11 days ago

👍🏻

scotlandscomrade.bsky.social•11 days ago

Then you should drop your grievance agenda & help unite the wider YES movement. You may not agree with Alba or the SNP or any other Indy party. But we need solidarity for our country ,Indy first, Plenty of time for grievance after once we are Independent.
#AreYouYesYet #WhyNotScotland

wpguy.uk•11 days ago

Next time we need a campaign length purdah style gag on English media, English government and English royals.

eskaveeda.bsky.social•11 days ago

Last time, they were pinning their hopes on North Sea Oil and keeping the pound sterling. Both were stupid ideas. So, exactly what is the plan for self-sufficiency and sustainability? And where can I read about proposals? And which party will run the indy gov’t? A party for the oligarchy or ….

jimbo1972.bsky.social•11 days ago

There won’t be an “indy gov’t”, there will be the government of the Republic of Scotland elected by the people of Scotland.

eskaveeda.bsky.social•11 days ago

Sorry, that’s what I meant — post-independence.

radiojammor.bsky.social•11 days ago

Have you heard of "manifestos"?

That should answer your question.

eskaveeda.bsky.social•11 days ago

Yes, I’m not as thick as your comment seems to insinuate. And no it doesn’t answer all my questions re. independence. I do vote Green, btw, and I do believe I have the right to ask questions.

radiojammor.bsky.social•11 days ago

Well, you ask which party will run the Indy Government. You know that needs to be voted on, right?

You kind of have to wait for the answers to many things & not ask "Yoon" type questions, that have no regard for the need for negotiations between Governments, in order to suggest there is no answer.

radiojammor.bsky.social•11 days ago

The simple fact is, all you can reasonably get before a Yes vote and before negotiations, are policies.

eskaveeda.bsky.social•11 days ago

Sorry about vagueness. I meant, will it still be a spectrum of parties? I would think so. The other questions are valid, as we’ve been down that road < a generation ago. I think it’s good to know if anyone is considering not just the aspirations but also the ‘and here’s how we hope to do it’.

radiojammor.bsky.social•11 days ago

It still comes back to policies based on those aspirations - and manifestos of those parties likely to form such a gov.

And again, you can only go so far before running up against things that need to be negotiated, as well as depending on the 'colours' of the Gov.

eskaveeda.bsky.social•11 days ago

…continued: the issues that you rightly laid out in your post?

lindaler.bsky.social•10 days ago

That will be for the voters to decide. It is very unlikely that the parties will look the same in an independent Scotland. There will be numerous parties on the left and left centre, fewer parties to the right. PR will work differently when the question of independence is settled

lindaler.bsky.social•10 days ago

Take your questions and apply them to any possible future UK government, or regime. Can you answer them with confidence and certainty? Do you feel relaxed and confident about that future? None of us have a crystal ball. We do have national assets north of £1 T though (Mark Carney when Gov BoE).

lindaler.bsky.social•10 days ago

Many countries of Scotland size, or smaller, have sucessfully introduced and used a sovereign currency. All the stuff about sterling arises from the fact that Scotland has to be legally independent before having a sovereign currency. It can't have it from Midnight on Independence Day.

lindaler.bsky.social•10 days ago

Any sensible Scottish Government would have to anticipate malign machinations from the rUK government designed to make a quick transfer to a Scottish currency less advantageous. Perfidious Albion did not earn their reputation for nothing. However, that would be a passing irritation.

martycrabneck.bsky.social•11 days ago

Only 56%? But you guys noticed who's representing you right now, did you?

dubhglas4.bsky.social•10 days ago

Without being negative, it is actually mindblowing that 44% of people still believe that Scotland is better off being run by successive remote governments whose interests don't seem to extend north of the Watford gap.

davedawsonedin.bsky.social•10 days ago

It’s never been explained how you’d pay for it.

dubhglas4.bsky.social•10 days ago

Probably the same way as it is in nearly every other country in the world, including small nations. There have been numerous publications over the years explaining how an independent Scotland could sustain itself... please take time to locate and read them.

davedawsonedin.bsky.social•9 days ago

Oh I’ve done that. You need to take starting positions into account, Scotland’s share of rUK National. I’d love to see an Indy Scotland, but generalisations, comparisons with others who are at a different stage of economic development and SNP incompetence mean it ain’t happening.

dubhglas4.bsky.social•9 days ago

If it ain't happening then a very bleak future awaits us all. The UK is heading on a one way path towards fascist oblivion. Political incompetence has many faces!

davedawsonedin.bsky.social•9 days ago

Now that’s another point!

mexton.bsky.social•11 days ago

What, no 'Don't know' or 'No preference'? My understanding I'd there is a chunk of possible swing voters.

radiojammor.bsky.social•11 days ago

Clearly they have quoted the figures excluding such because the rest would reflect people who may not vote one way or the other - not voting at all.

But if you want them, they are here:
https://bsky.app/profile/gerryhassan.bsky.social/post/3lms3arrnoc2i

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