People want the important decisions that affect their lives to be made in Scotland – how we create new jobs, protect the vulnerable, share our wealth... a majority voted this year to try to achieve these new powers and these better outcomes while remaining part of the UK. Time will tell if that is possible... There is a mass movement now convinced that real change can happen if we work to make it happen. That is why the Yes parties and groups seem to have all the enthusiasm and the energy, and almost all of the ideas. More people than ever before now believe that Scotland has the resources, the wealth and the talent to flourish ...There is a new self-confidence around, more than strong enough to survive the disappointment of defeat in September. The referendum has left a great legacy for Scotland, a population that is energised and enthused by the prospect of a better nation. And that is largely attributable to how the broad and diverse Yes movement conducted itself. We talked passionately and peacefully for more than two years about what we cared about as a society, what kind of people and country we are. We talked about stuff that matters. People of all ages, cultures and backgrounds got involved. It brought folk together, giving them a sense of community and of being part of something bigger.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:13:25 +0000
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