Scottish Independence Group "Action for Scotland" Take to George Square

The “Action For Scotland” group in George Square - photo by Robbie McAvenue

While COP26 demonstrations flood the streets of Glasgow city centre, Scottish independence campaign group ‘Action for Scotland’ took to George Square, where they made their call for union separation loud and clear.

At the forefront of the rally was campaigner Sean Clerkin, whose up-front protests have previously garnered the movement nation-wide attention.

He said: “What we’re doing today is showing that an independent Scotland can be a fairer, greener place, and help change the climate to save the planet.

“The Tory government we’re under are addicted to gas, they’re addicted to oil, and they’re addicted to fossil fuels. The idea that they’ll meet their carbon emission targets and decarbonise is a joke, and it won’t happen because they’re wedded to big business and oil.

“An independent Scotland wouldn’t just be a greener Scotland, but it would help the poorest in our society by creating jobs, and also putting in place universal basic income for all, so poorer people can also be part of the greener society.”

Although the 2014 independence referendum proved unsuccessful for those hoping to leave the union, Clerkin is still hopeful that Scotland can part ways with the UK.

He said: “I think we will achieve independence in the next three years. I want a referendum next year, not 2023. I want one in 2022.

“It’s not about Sturgeon, it’s not about Salmond, it’s about the people here. It’s about the people of Scotland rising up and throwing off the yoke of neo-colonialism, and actually becoming a free nation.

“It’s up to the people, and I believe the people will stand up because we’ve got a massive cost of living crisis, we’ve got benefits being cut, and we are headed for a winter of discontent which will start the campaign for Scottish independence.”

According to a recent study by Opinium for Sky News, 51% of Scottish adults would vote yes for independence, while only 31% think another referendum should happen in the next two years.

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