2026 has arrived and with it comes a huge responsibility. Only we can decide what happens here in Scotland over the next few months……and few there are, only 4.

What was your New Year’s resolution?

If it had anything to do with Independence, then there is only one umbrella to get under.

Unity will win over division every time. Throughout history, it has been left to the few to get things done!

Q. Why is there so much division amongst Yessers?

What is the cause of it and can we bridge the divide?

The way I see it, two main factors are driving this divide. First, there are those deep within the Yes movement who are really Unionists, positioned to rock the boat. I would like to say their messages are subliminal, but they are not because they are not that clever!

I am not into political psychology but many are and my ear is to the ground!!

Secondly, there are the egos! The ones who want to be ‘top dog’ or think they are entitled to be.

That sense of entitlement can come in many forms, the main one in Scotland being the expectation of constant recognition for past results… past being the operative word!!

…..add to that the ones who think they should be at the top of the greasy pole and riding the gravy train because their egos tell them so!

But the real heroes are the few who just want to get the job done, and that is no easy task. First they have to climb over that mountain of egos!

The one thing we cannot afford in Scotland is, to continue to reward failure.

A new year brings new opportunities and we must not be afraid to take them. We have nothing to lose in doing so, but everything to gain.

The ‘Hawkes’ are circling and want to take us to war once more. Do not be fooled again, this is not about defence, it is about power. It’s about rattling the rattlesnake until it bites then blaming the snake for defending itself. NATO is the problem, always has been and always will be! It has become the powerhouse of broken promises, and that is the opinion of an ex-army man!

It is time for Scotland to stand firmly on its own feet and the process starts in May.

Be part of the new journey.