2026 could be a good year for some MPs, as I believe a few are standing for Holyrood.

Q. How do you do two full time jobs at once?….and do them well!

A. You can’t!

Of course, it’s up to the voters as to whether this happens or not. And how we vote in May will show the world how much Independence means to us. This is why it should be a Plebiscite election.

Do we vote again for people who promised the earth, then put it all on the back burner because the status quo was more comfortable and profitable?

No ‘if’ about it….!!

Although Independence is about the country and its people, not politicians, we do need them to carry out the process after the Decolonisation ruling. This is why it is so important to put the right people in place. Not to do so will bring the whole train to a halt. Only you can keep the train moving!

Starmer has reiterated that Scotland will never be given another referendum. In doing so he reinforced the truth that we are not in an equal Union or on any other kind of parity. We are, what we are, a colony given minimal rights.

…….and believe me, they do laugh at us!

Are you happy with that?

Well I know one group who are not, and they are hell bent on changing things.

Now is the time to start putting your energy into the real deal with real people. Liberate Scotland will speak for people who feel they have no voice…..why?….. because they know what it’s like to be ignored.

But LS is about much more than listening, they believe in change, big change! Changes to the system.

Independence without real change is not real Independence! In an independent Scotland, we do not need a Westminster-style copycat government; we need to think outside the box and create a governing system that works for our unique circumstances.

Each party within this group may have different ideas about this, and that is good, but that is for the future. For now, they have united around one thing and one thing only and that is getting us over the mountain to Independence.

If that is also your priority, then this is your group.

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.

There comes a time when the talking ends and the action starts.

No change of any kind can start until we say so. The democratic system we have is not perfect, but it’s the one we must work with…..for now!

Our voice is heard through the ballot box, that is why it is so important that our choices are the right ones for us and Scotland.

For those of us in Scotland, the first thing we must understand is, to vote for an English-based party is to vote for continuity. Whilst all parties must be registered with the Electoral Commission, [which is the English system] it is important that we recognise which parties are English and which are Scottish. Eg. there is no such thing as Scottish Labour!!

What we have to decide is, what our priority is in this Holyrood election. I cannot speak for others; only myself. This is the way I see it.

Our standard of living is decreasing, according to some we are almost back to the 80s!

So, do I listen to a party that offers me what I want to hear or do I heed the lessons of the last GE and look beyond the immediate to the place where the real answers lie……in Independence.

The latter may take a while but at least we will arrive at our destination.

I might be elderly, but I am not stupid…not yet anyway😅.

Common sense tells me to support the people who will work hard to change things.

LS has the work ethic required to make the hard decisions, the necessary decisions. They know what Scotland has and what Scotland needs.

Politicians have added a new word to their vocabulary, they don’t lie, they misspeak!

Well, here are some other words to describe ‘misspeaking’…..

…..and here’s another thing, people who genuinely misspeak, do so by accident……not design!

I am not naive enough to think we can clean up politics 100%, but we can put in a system where lies and corruption are punished and seen to be punished.

I am weary of all the lies, are you not?

We need a government in Scotland that has our backs, we need to rebuild the trust. We need politicians who will turn up every day and do their jobs. Not ones who swan off to book signings and change the rules of transparency because their feelings are hurt!!

We need a fresh start and it starts here…

So, when will change begin………..when you say so!

I am now taking a break until the New Year to relax with family and friends.

Wishing all my friends a peaceful Christmas.

The 2014 referendum was not the end, it was only the beginning! It was a learning curve, one that also shook Westminster to the core. So much so, that they are not prepared to take that chance again! Even with the rigged system they almost lost.

Since then much has changed, our SNP MSPs have become too comfortable on the gravy train. Their tanks are full of gravy instead of grit!

They harp on about a Referendum being the gold standard, which may be right, but that door is firmly bolted and no amount of pleading is going to open it. This is why Plebiscite Elections were devised, to free the oppressed from the oppressor! And they are recognised worldwide.

Now is the time to be asking those awkward questions, not just of our MSPs but also ourselves.

If we want things to be better, then we must do better. We cannot just hope for change, we must be the change.

Changing a Westminster PM won’t change anything in Scotland. Starmer has proved that. We must learn the lessons of the past.

Look at the facts…

2026 must be the start of something new and that start must be in Holyrood. The electoral system in Scotland encourages smaller parties to be heard but you must give them that voice.

The voices that speak for you, the voices that are not afraid of the big boys! The voices that won’t be bullied into silence.

Success comes through persistence and this lot are very persistent believe me. They are prepared to be ‘your pain in the neck’ when it comes to righting wrongs!

Sparks will fly in Holyrood, and they need to….submission is not their game. Honesty and truth are.

Success does not end when they take their seats, that is only the beginning!

Liberate Scotlands candidates are your modern-day rebels, and if you think they can be bought like the rest of them…..well think again….some have already tried that and failed!!

They are the voice of the ordinary people, they are your voice!

You can join them and literally be a voice or you can support them with your vote.

But one thing is for sure, no matter how or who tries to knock them back……they will always come back, stronger than ever!

They are going nowhere!

Words are important, they hold meaning and power, and the reframing or adding onto them can change everything.

Yesterday, at PMs questions Starmer added three words to a promise made.

In an answer to the opposition leaders Q about how much energy prices had dropped, not only was the first part questionable, but he then added, “that’s on top of the £150 we’ve taken off last year for the 3m poorest families.”

Since when was the promise to reduce energy bills for the poorest families only?

Starmer is a Lawyer, so he knows the importance of words and how to use them. The adding of a word here and there can morph the whole meaning of a promise and he hopes we won’t notice!

As Prime Minister it is his job to defend the people, not act as a Prosecutor!

We are being persecuted for their choices. Choices that have been made for the benefit of the few.

We cannot let the Devolutionists in the Scottish Government kick the Independence can further down the road, because very soon that road will run out and the Scotland we know will no longer exist.

We are now in, what could referred to as ‘the last chance saloon’! By the time we come to the next GE [2029] all of the deregulated Freeports and special zones will have kicked in and there’s no going back. All these deals have been neatly wrapped up in the ISDS chains.[ the legal framework that binds all the deals, and there’s no escape!]

…..and the terrifying thing is, our SNP government knows this!

Both Starmer and Reeves seem to think that all Yessers are SNP! Well, it’s time to show them that the cause for Independence belongs to all Scots!

Holyrood could make 2026 a plebiscite election, we must pressure them to do so.

Every Yes vote must be counted as a vote for Independence, not to do so would be an act of self-harm.

Waiting is no longer an option, the Freeport virus is spreading, don’t buy into the lie of waiting until 2029!

There was a time when deals and manoeuvres were made behind closed doors, not any more! With Labour, they are heralded in with much panache, even before the plan is finalised! Integrity has been replaced by reward for dishonesty

Angela Rayners comeback campaign has started…and how!

With a ringing endorsement by Starmer himself.

Politics has certainly changed since Starmer arrived, even parliament is being bypassed in some instances.

‘Two-tier’ seems to cover everything these days.

We have ‘ two-tier’ policing.

We have a two-tier justice system.

We have a ‘two-tier’ benefits system.

We have a two-tier’ OAP Tax system.

Need I go on?

All the changes that are taking place are not for us but for political expedience.

Is it any better in Scotland?

Well, I suppose that depends on how politically savvy one is. There are those who can recognise a ‘chancer’ when they see or hear one. Peter Bell eloquently wrote about one in his blog yesterday…..our FM!

I suppose the question I would ask is, when is a promise not a promise?

A promise without a plan is not really a promise, it’s just wishful thinking dressed up as a promise to get votes!

For a plan to have any credence, there has to be a starting point and an ending.

The bit in between has to be flexible enough to move with the other variables that may happen. That is why we need people in Holyrood who are both focused and flexible.

Liberate Scotland is made up of such people.

No one knows for certain what the outcome of the Decolonisation route will be. Yes, it’s looking positive and yes the response from other countries is also refreshing but we will have to wait for the details before XY&Z can be put in place. So maybe we need to look at various ways of moving forward, not just one!

I am pretty sure that within Liberation Scotlands three groups, each will have an idea of how to move forward with others, and at this point all are viable….from democracy to currency!!

Independence does not belong to any one party, the dream belongs to everyone. But we need people to make it happen.

Determined people, not ones who will bow their heads or knees! When our FM bows to Charles, he is acknowledging Charles’s sovereignty not ours!

You cannot say the People are Sovereign then bow to a foreign King.

Liberate Scotland has been created to start putting a lot of wrongs right!

It was never going to be easy, but then, nothing worth having ever is.

There is a difference between ‘desire’ and ‘determination’, as individuals we have to decide which one we have!

The race for Independence is not for the faint-hearted. Many have already fallen at the first hurdle, that hurdle was asking for a second referendum. A door that only this week, has once again been firmly slammed shut in our faces. To keep on trying is just folly and could even be interpreted as a weakness in the inability to seek other options.

Scotland is awakening from its long sleep, the dream now needs to become a reality.

But it will take nearly every one of us to make it so. First we need to heal the divisions that seperate us.

Liberate Scotland is the first umbrella group to do this. They dared to believe that it was possible for Independence parties and groups to work together……to unite under a common cause.

I4I, ISP & Sovereignty believed it could be done and did it! Their focus is Independence, nothing else.

Their plan, to get as many candidates as possible elected next year in Holyrood

To: hold all Independence MSPs to account on their promises to make Scotland Independent by whichever route is open at the time. Which at the moment looks like the Decolonisation route.

To: bring power back into the hands of the People.

To: bring some backbone back into Scottish politics in Holyrood.

No more ‘cap in hand’!

And if you want an uplifting film to watch over Christmas, I recommend this on Amazon Prime!!

They made an event happen and so can we next May!

Now is the time to put pressure on the Scottish Government for a plebiscite election in 2026! They need to answer a question…..if not next year…..why not?

They have the power, but why are they not using it?

Have they become the obstacle to Independence?

It would appear many MPs have forgotten who voted for them..

Unfortunately in the system we have, ordinary people will have to become politicians before anything can change.

Therefore it is imperative that we choose the right people for Holyrood next year.

We need people who have the courage to change the status quo. The kind of Democracy Scotland needs is still up for discussion, but one thing is clear, something needs to change.

Today’s politicians forget they are there to serve us not dictate to us. They were elected according to their manifestos, and manifestos are not like, or should not be like the Budget! During a budget announcement we only get the headlines, not the small print!!

With Liberate Scotland you won’t get a long list of promises hoping to lure you into their net. What you will get is one promise, the promise to make Independence their priority.

There is no ‘quick’ route, but the one on the table at the moment is legal, and that is the Decolonisation route of Salvo/Liberation Scotland. That being so, means we must all get behind it.

What happens once a decision has been made will be up to the Scottish Politicians in Holyrood. They will have to act on it or not act! This is why it is imperative to have people in Holyrood who will take things forward. It’s a process.

The one thing that is different about the candidates in LS is that they do not wish to become career politicians. Like surgeons, they will go in, do the job and then hand over to others.

Power needs to be handed back to the People in a democracy that works for us.

ISP prefers Direct Democracy, but even that has many models. But in the end it will be you, the People of Scotland who decide.

Join this radical group and help take Scotland back.

We are all flying a flag and it is our actions or non-actions that show which one!

I see the subject of immigration is beginning to take precedence in the Scottish media. This is deliberate, anything to take us away from the discussion about Independence and cause division.

We must not let the media lead the conversation. Don’t forget who owns them. They have an agenda and it’s not ours!

There is an art in politics and we see it play out in many councils after an election. This happens when opposing parties tag onto each other to oust an overall winner in the election. Opposites, making secret deals in order to gain power. This is not Democracy.

Now, what could happen in Scotland if a new Tag Team came into being? One, not made up of opposites but of like-minded people with one goal….Independence.

A Tag Team that is coordinated and focused. Working together for you and Scotland.

A team focused on outcomes not incomes.

A team that knows that Power should reside with the People.

A team that wants to involve you every step of the way.

Become part of this team and have your say.

Now is the time to fly the Saltire and let everyone know that your heart lies in Scotland and you will not give in to Westminster anymore. Their time is up, they have overstayed their welcome.

The choice is yours, nobody can make it for you. We either start to make the changes in 2026 or we remain compliant in the biggest robbery that has ever taken place.

Donations are important, even more so if you are a major player in any election. When it comes to elections the SNP know how to splash the cash, this is not a critism, its in the nature of politics and political parties to do this.

My question is, what happens when the river runs dry?

When one is used to thinking ‘big’ how easy is it to downsize?

This is where smaller parties have the advantage, they are used to thinking smart!

Liberate Scotland knows the value of donations and the sacrifices of those who donate.

Their strapline is, ‘Outcomes not Incomes’. Those words alone show their priorities.

Money helps when it comes to campaigning, of course it does, but it should never become more important than people.

And the people we trust to spend our donations are also important.

The candidates in LS have put their personal ambitions aside to fill a gap. A gap created by a party once sworn to bring us Independence but now continually backtracks on that promise.

LS candidates may not bring big money but they do bring truth and honesty, a rare phenomenon in politics.

They support the Decolonisation route rather than the Referendum route. In other words, they recognise a closed door when they see it and won’t waste your money trying to open it.

Liberate Scotland will press the re-start button for Independence, will you join them?