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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 1h

Yes

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 2h

It’s time we took back the initiative.

For too long, Unionists have had free rein to shape the debate and set the battlefield - and we’ve been trying to fight back on their terms.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 2h

A counter argument is always one step behind the argument.

That's the games the Unionists like to play on a daily basis.

Look at their long list of Scotland Bad stories in Parliaments, on the news and political programmes, in their leaflets and on the doorstep.

The counter argument is ignored.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 3h

Lying? That’s quite a bold claim.

Every poll in 2025 so far shows that at best the SNP have a 35% chance of winning a majority - with the average likelihood closer to 20%.

I’d love nothing more than to see a single pro-independence party in government but I’m simply being realistic - not lying.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 4h

It’s time we took back the initiative.

For too long, Unionists have had free rein to shape the debate and set the battlefield - we’ve been fighting on their terms.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 4h

A counter argument is always one step behind the argument.

That's the games the Unionists like to play on a daily basis.

Look at their long list of Scotland Bad stories in Parliaments, on the news and political programmes, in their leaflets and on the doorstep.

The counter argument is ignored.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 4h

The referendum was politically binding in the sense that both governments agreed beforehand to honour the result.

It was written into the Edinburgh Agreement.

However, like any referendum, it would still have required further legislation from the UK Parliament to bring independence into effect.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 4h

The referendum was politically binding in the sense that both governments agreed beforehand to honour the result.

It was written into the Edinburgh Agreement.

However, like any referendum, it would still have required further legislation from the UK Parliament to bring independence into effect.

Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 15h

A 'reckless' and needless risk to tie independence to such a pledge?

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 16h

Interesting 🤔

"They are itchy for independence, but there is no other serious, big-time contender to attach themselves to.

For many Scots, voting SNP is still an expression of identity as much as policy.

That unbreakable bond has carried the party through the scandals that would have sunk others"

Lady J of Tay @ladyjoftay.bsky.social · 1d

news.sky.com/story/with-r...

With Reform on the rise and Labour stalling, the SNP won't need to do much to stay in power

John Swinney's party has endured everything a government would normally dread in recent years, but with Reform taking centre stage and Labour losing momentum, the unionist vote is fragmented.

news.sky.com

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 16h

The four hours spent queuing will offset the four-hour delay on the fecking plane taking off, so all departures can be considered on time. 😂

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 16h

Which is amazing 👏 However, this actually plays into the Unionist hands as their new "Better Together" lie.

Their new dirty tactics will be "Devolution works for Scotland" and why lose the "Best of Both Worlds"

We all proudly boast about the success of devolution it so it'll be hard to deny.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 17h

If John Swinney has a secret plan to secure independence with an SNP majority, couldn’t that same plan work for a majority of pro-independence parties?

Does it also mean that if he fails to win the near-impossible SNP majority, we can kiss independence goodbye for at least another five years?

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 17h

Yep 😳

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 17h

bsky.app/profile/davi...

David Birkett SNP @davidbirkettsnp.bsky.social · 1d

My Contribution from today's @snp.org
Conference Debate on Independence Strategy.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute, obviously disappointed more didn't agree with me.

I truly hope I to be proved wrong.

SNP Conference 2025 - Indy Strategy Resolution - My Contribution

YouTube video by David Birkett

youtu.be

Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 18h

Yesterday Unionists were handed a fecking big stick to hit us with.

"ONLY AN SNP MAJORITY WILL DO"

An SNP majority is highly unlikely (10-15% chance in any Holyrood election).

It’s a fresh stick to add to the “once in a generation” one the Unionists already wield.

Gifted to them unnecessarily.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 18h

..... he also said that we can't achieve independence without the UK government's consent.

It would be very interesting to have even the slightest of hints as to how John Swinney can achieve independence with just the permission of the Scottish people.

We need to know in the run-up to Holyrood 26

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 19h

As will I 👍

Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 19h

👏 👏 👍

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 20h

I know quite a few as well. I also know members of other parties who also support independence.

The point is we can't afford to sit back and waste the 2nd vote by voting SNP.

I have little doubt that SNP will be largest minority party but we urgently need to retain a pro indy majority Parliament.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 20h

The SNP’s surge to over 120,000 members after the 2014 independence referendum gave the impression of a mass movement energising supporters and intimidating opponents.

Therefore, a massive 60% drop counts for a lot.

Are voters outside the party responding positively to the SNP or turning away?

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 20h

The SNP is focused on achieving an improbable majority vote despite a 60% drop in membership.

They will have to heavily depend on non-member indy supporters and a possible coalition with Scottish Greens just to maintain a minority government.

All on the hope Westminster will grant a referendum.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 21h

At the next GE only voters in England & Wales can vote for the Green Party of England & Wales.

The Scottish Greens are a separate party, a vote for them won’t count towards the Green Party of England & Wales.

The Scottish Greens are unlikely to secure enough votes to elect an MP to Westminster.

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Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 22h

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