Thankfully, we have people like Leah Gunn Barrett who fully understand Scotland's political circumstances. She knows 'the wider world' will welcome an Independent Scotland back into the world. 👍
Thank god, someone who is not only talking sense but who understands the situation as it truly is. Scotland needs to wake up to what is happening right under its nose
Possibly the best summary i have heard. Clarity, directive and full of umph. A voice i would have liked for MSPs to voice. Often the voice from outside is uncluttered, clear and loud.
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@@dooley-chyou have no clue have you .Scotland had the full force of the British state and brittish media against it constantly being told that we wouldn't be in eu if we left UK there was very little oil left and many other scare stories .so run along and educate yourself and stay out of Scottish affairs
@@dooley-ch The Union between Scotland and England may have created the Great Britain we know today, but at the time it was one of the most unpopular political moves ever to have taken place north of the border. Ordinary Scots were incensed at what they saw as a stitch-up designed to line the pockets of the country's most powerful men, and their judgment was absolutely right. For Scottish parliamentarians, the Act of Union in 1707 was a golden opportunity to pull their country out of dire economic poverty while at the same time lining their own pockets with money. The English had different goals. They wanted to solve the problem of their troublesome northern neighbor once and for all while at the same time ensuring that the so-called union ended up as a takeover rather than a merger. And they got exactly what they wanted. England had its chance and look at the dire straits the UK is in.
@@dooley-chthe Scottish natives voted yes (53%). In other words the opportunity was ruined by people not from Scotland who are less invested in the opportunity.
Excellent! In reference to the Swiss model you are describing the social structure of Cymru (Wales) in the middle-ages prior to invasion by and incorporation into England. These were called Cantrefi (Catons) which, along with our Law and system of Justice, were swept away by the Act of Incorporation. We have no supposed 'Union' with England and remain under occupation.
The whole of Scottish Constitutional Laws are still extant, as they were never extinguished by the Scottish Parliament, before it went into abeyance. Westminster has no power to change Scottish Constitutional Law, so they in their arrogance choose to ignore them.
And those supposedly representing us, ie. the so called _'Scottish'_ government, most of them WEF members, allow them to do it. We need _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ to crowdfund, in order to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges contravening our human rights!
Brilliant episode. Very much enjoyed learning more about our country. What a great lady, so smart and knowledgeable. I am so proud to stand with my country folk, brothers and sisters in our fight for our country back. Could not be more happy to be on the Freedom side. I am so up for Scotland! 🏴✌️ let’s do this!
Leah Gunn Barrett should be First Minister. She puts our current, good for nothing politicians to shame. Scotland will inevitably be independent. I'll see it in my lifetime. 🏴💙
The Scottish Government are puppets of both the WEF and Wastemonster, neither of which wishes to see Scotland break up the union. The snp has had *eight* election opportunities, over the last decade, to do something, but hasn't! In the first seven they *falsely* made manifesto pledges to hold a referendum, if we returned them to power. We did, but on all *seven* occasions they *lied,* stabbing us in the back, going back on their word! During the recent General election they knew, from their dwindling support, that most folk had figured out their _carrot-and-stick_ scam, so didn't try it for an eighth time. This can be seen, as they obviously lost a lot of votes in the election. They gave up on the idea of revoking the union the minute Sturgeon became FM, as she and many around her worked their way through WEF ranks. We need to take the Scottish govt to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud, in order to force them to obey the will of we _Sovereigns_ and revoke the Union, as they have no intention of doing so, otherwise!
The idea of two kingdoms to join was a mere Aspiration from queen anne not a reality because sovereignty is different in each kingdom the people in Scotland are sovereign in England king Charles is the sovereign
It saddens me that an American living in Scotland supports Scottish independence and sovereignty and is more knowledgeable than so-called Scots who were born here. The Scottish government needs to put Leah front and centre for the campaign for freedom, as her knowledge and calm way of bringing information to the people are badly needed.
@@rosiemcgregor5710Yes, I do, but unlike some people who believe anything the English media or government say, I got off my ass and found out for myself.
The so called _'Scottish government'_ is in Wastemonster's pockets, thinking _only_ of their salaries and pensions, so putting the likes of Leah front and foremost is the last thing they want, which is why they keep any dissenting voices out of msn.
HISTORY! GAELIC! ALLSUPRESSED! BY THE INCOMERS! WE HAVE TO LEAVE THEN COME BACK, MANY DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE, SOME AS INDENTURED SLAVES IN THE WEST INDIES! OTHER AS CANNON FODDER FOR ENGLISH CONFLICTS,, I LEFT FOR OVER 7 YEARS TO CANADA! ANOTHER COUNTRY WERE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE WERE DISPLACED ! THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN TRASHED FOR 317 Years, TIME TO FLOURISH!
I was intrigued by the Salvo proposition but struggled to see how a legal debate in an international court would get the support we need. This version deals with the history and real constitutional issue but also has a much better grip on the near future. UK is very clearly part of the global neo-liberalist network that only services a select part of the population. Government’s should service their citizens. Holyrood needs a good rinse out too. I’m a disciple for this approach now. Thanks to this channel for the enlightening.
Good to know that when Leah was a member of Salvo, she paid close attention to the original research carried out by Sara Salyers (1689 Claim of Right) and Professor Alf Baird (Scotland's status as a colony).
Like Leah, I too am an outsider but with Scottish blood. However, I have become an activist for Scottish independence since pre 2014 referendum and in marches etc subsequently. Now being incapacitated some people might know I am a regular contributer to the National letters page by generally picking on individuals. My views and opinions are purely from an ordinary guy. I am not an academic, business person or politician. I am a retired trade union activist in my workplace, so I do have applied viewpoints which still prompt me to take a poke at individual politicians, sometimes those in the party I vote for. No exceptions.
Absolutely correct that a newly independent Scotland should start with a constitution in which the people (not any arbitrary element of the machinery of state) are the solely sovereign element within the new polity. Indeed it would be a foolish Scot in my opinion who would even vote for independence with anything less than this basic foundation of the new state on the table. A country that does not guarantee constitutionally that only the people themselves have sovereignty (the absolute right to decide by which principles they consent to be governed) really cannot pretend to be anything other than an approximation of a democracy - ie. not a real democracy therefore at all. It would not be necessary in my view to then complicate matters by further breaking Scotland into cantons on the Swiss model (unless the people choose this of course). However the fundamental principle of sovereignty properly defined, understood, and vested in the people alone, is essential.
Great informative interview! I hope the current UK government failing the working people will wake the Scottish people up and realise the answer is independence. Unfortunately we also have a failed government with the current SNP leadership in the pockets of Westminster. This new channel has come along in time to inform everyone about our history and rights.🏴👍🫶🏼
No SNP, = no independence, no decent socially responsible policies, no country. It's quite simple. Not perfect but er, if the English British deep state succeeds in bringing them down, all you have left is England HQ'd parties in control of your country, your land, your resources, your people, controlling everything, lock stock and every damn barrel of oil as well, etc. No thanks!
My area of expertise is in International Law related to customs and trade economics. Previously I worked for my government as a technical advisor during trade treaty negotiations. For about seven years I was based in Edinburgh after a year in London. This covered the period of the 2014 referendum. As the Americans say I did not have a horse in the race, but was dragged in by clients constant questions. This led to my making a study of the subject to prepare answers to the majority of queries. What surprised me most was how little understanding of what kind of state people in the UK lived. The UK is in international law defined as a Unitary state. That is it is a government organisation that controls multiple separate sovereign entities. The Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland being the two main controlling entities. Between 1801 to 1921 Ireland was, as another sovereign entity added to this core. All other territories were classified as "overseas" territories. These sometimes described as colonies, protectorates or crown possessions. The UK government has always maintained sole governing power only allowing weak local assemblies. Colonies were never allowed to send elected members to the UK parliament as MPs. This was the core problem that pushed the American colonies to declare independence. Canada, South Africa and Australia forced the UK to acknowledge their de facto independence with the face saving " granting Dominion (Home Rule) Status ". What these territories did was allow economic and trade relations to continue on their agreed terms rather than London's solely. This is all simplified. What the UK wanted was to control off shore territories economies to extract as much value as possible and focus it in London. No regard was given to the development of these territories if it did not serve this purpose or threaten UK economic power. The development of both Canada and Australia was seriously retarded. ( At least this benefited native populations in Canada ). Australia still struggles with some effects of this, with dependence on mining and agriculture. Canada less so because of trade with the USA. You only need to look at the population growth data for both Canada and Australia then compare the colonial periods to the USA of the same period. The UK's plan was to limit economic development to areas of commodities it could control. Anyone born in these colonies looking for other professions, industries or simple advancement was forced to move to the UK. Australians were still moving to the UK for opportunities on mass until the 1980s. It was a traffic of high skilled quality workers leaving the colonies and low skilled emigration to the colonies. Canada suffered less with the proximity of the USA and the push back against colonialism earlier and more aggressive purpose. Many in Canada do sometimes compare the relationship with the USA as somewhat colonial. Ireland was largely treated in the same manner as colonies. Prevention of economic development and diversification. Simply a source for cheap agricultural imports, military and cheap labour. Exploited to collapse. With the example of Ireland so present in mind the Scottish elites carefully engineered economic benefits for themselves and restricted exploitation. Scots provided the technically educated workforce need to act as middlemen, accountants and engineering support, for the upper classes and gentry from England administering their Empire. The Scottish aristocracy had long before completely assimilated into the English aristocracy. The wealthiest landowners and financiers doing much the same developing Edinburgh into a little Anglicised colony of England. A kind of emigration of the mind but not body. A ceremonial lip service to Scottish identity of a quaint kind was allowed to hide the fact of complete subservience. Scottish culture always being portrayed as quaint harmless and dying out. Always as historical re-enactment unrelated to the modern age of any period. Only technical subjects and science were outside this because they could be exploited. High culture was reserved for English language, art and music. Any Scot in these areas had to follow or be an advocate of some international school or movement. It is noticeable that Scots painters and sculptors focussed on portraits and almost never on landscapes. They feared being accused of pushing a particularly Scottish image. Norwegians could go out and paint their landscape with out fear of ridicule. But only non-Scots could paint make a serious career that included Scottish landscapes. I mentioned art here because it is used as an indicator of economic activity and political development. You see a resurgence though small of a particularly Scottish art. Language, painting, architecture and design. The Scottish Colorists, Charles Rennie and Margaret McIntosh, James Clark Maxwell, McDairmid etc. It was apparent to some that the Empire had peaked and was in an accelerated decline. Disengagement from the "union" was starting. The UK ruling elite sought to fight back and completely turn it around. 1914 was meant to be a short war that would remove international competitors. The 1920s to generate even deeper more violent divisions in India with the Empire as peacekeeper. When it was accepted during the 1930s that India was 30 or so years from being lost, the plan was to build a new empire in Africa. Even Indians were attracted to this New Empire. By the end of the 1950s it was essentially all gone. Other than small islands used for a network of international off shore banking, Scotland is England's only "colony in all but name". Though it would take Thatcher to establish a mini Empire government in the UK. Blair completed it with local assembly. The process of squeezing ever last drop of value out of Scotland did not begin with Thatcher but it became formally set up and accelerated by her government.
@tamasmarcuis4455 excellent overview of the English Empire and its decline and effects on Scotland. Only thing i would add are that Cymru (Wales) and Kernow (are the other remaining 'home' Colonies alongside us)
Thanks Lea. I lived in Edinburgh for over 23 years but moved to the country. It would always been amazing if I had met you at that time. Best wishes and take good care of yourself Andy McDonald Scotland
The trouble is that most of the Scottish Nationalist politicians are now career politicians and are quite happy with Devolution. Time for Scots to insist that these politicians do what the people of Scotland voted them in to do! …..Regain Independence for Scotland. Very good show! Like, subscribe and share.
They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did! I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned. When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._ I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail. It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evident hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us. The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights. They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!
@@kevinkevin-ug9po Really? Their voters are as bad as them, voting them in, *knowing,* over the last *decade* their party had *seven* opportunities to hold a referendum, had promised *seven* times to hold a referendum, if they were returned to power, yet stabbed their voters in the back by refusing to hold a referendum on all *seven* occasions. So, who, exactly, is going to vote them out?
The 77th scumbags keep deleting my replies. They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did! I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned. When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._ I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail. It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evident hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us. The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights. They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!!
77th scumbags keep deleting my comments! They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did! I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned. When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._ I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail. It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evidently hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us. The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights. They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!
Worth mentioning that Scotland's voting system was imposed by the Brit/Eng government at the time of devolution. It's a type of D'Hondt system whereby no one party was/is meant to control the Scottish parliament, is that Ok with the people of Scotland? Also the anomaly of Scottish councils being controlled by England HQ'd parties, several of which are in coalition, a mix of Labour/Tories/Libdems in order to keep the SNP out for eaxample in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. That English HQ'd council is over paying council employees to the tune of £millions and have been for many years apparently. Meanwhile the city is a mess, in fact the SNP government funds councils pretty well, and hand more cash for services etc when needed, eg the cost of living crisis. Meanwhile Edinburgh council have had a recent consultation advertised via big signs on lampposts, asking residents to say where they would like them to make £30MILLION of cuts! Just to add insult to injury the council since 2022, have been implementing masses and masses of roadworks, many of which are not necessary, with new bike lanes along already very wide and quiet roads, etc, traffic lights turned off, new traffic lights where non were needed, and redirected traffic causing chaos and pollution, it seems they are wasting council funds, contracts? Why would England HQ'd parties want Scotland's capital city to thrive or even not just look like a dump. There needs to be a huge revamp of councils in Scotland after independence, only parties fully registered in Scotland can stand and sit in seats at the Scottish councils, otherwise this anomaly will continue to the detriment of the people of Scotland. Imagine if the SNP controlled English councils..hmm.
Oh but the roadworks _are_ necessary. Let me explain... Several decades ago, some rich folk came up with a scam. They'd take over a local Council's contract for, say, road repairs. All the Council had to do was sign a non-disclosure contract for a period of, maybe, twenty years, in which time this venture promised to save them about *£1million,* per year, in materials. A council would sign up and the materials would arrive, however only enough materials to do a quarter of the roads, the following year enough to do another quarter, until, on the fourth year, all roads had been repaired. Many, having failed to read the smallprint, missed this part. The contract also absolved those supplying the materials of court prosecution, should said materials prove to be substandard. Funny how saving *£1million,* per year, can cause some to lose focus. That's why it takes four years, regardless it's condition, for your own road to be repaired. Meanwhile, potholes develop and, on major roads, crevices, sometimes, large enough to swallow lorries and buses, costing the local councils far more in court cases for damages than the paltry *£1million* they initially saved. Of course, the council can't go public to bemoan their fate, explain to the taxpayers or warn other councils, as the terms of the non-disclosure would bankrupt them, if they did, besides, some councillors were, doubtless, rewarded for signing or persuading others to sign the contract. The contract states the materials will be delivered, but there is likely penalties against hoarding or using those materials other than the streets they were designated for, so roads that need no resurfacing for years or that have seen little wear still go through the process. These rich scammers then progressed to pavements, then street lighting, etc. Last I heard, in the mid '90s, they had moved into home help, meals on wheels, hospital cleaning contracts, etc, in the NHS, after they had sewn up the railway concourse franchises, cleaning the concourse, the trains, too and so on. Oddly a newspaper story covered the scam, but it died a death a couple of days later. It seems Cameron, who is in about six position from the Crown, plus his cousin, Osborne, who is in about fifth place from the Crown, plus their cousin, some Viscount, who is in fourth place from the Crown, are all major shareholders. HM ER was reputed, but the reporter hadn't, at that stage, delved any further, to be a part of it, too, but, as I said, the story hadn't gained much traction, beyond a couple of days, besides, ER was caught up in some other, more pressing scandal, at the time, but for the life of me I cannot recall what it was, but she and her minions wriggled off the hook. Anyway, that's why perfectly fine roads are dug up for what appears, but isn't, a totally random reason and it continues, as new Councillors are unaware of the scam, so are likely still signing non-disclosure contracts, mistakenly assuming they'll save *£millions,* but pay a higher price!
There`s a good example on this page; one poster is presenting an extensive argument claiming Scotland isn`t economically capable of being independent; his arguments are founded largely on the GERS figures - a jumble of statistics published by the Scottish parliament, but made up by Westminster. These have been shown to be a mixture of facts with a great deal of fiction designed to always show Scotland in some kind of deficit. The poster knows that links debunking GERS cannot be provided on YT, so thinks his argument has been won. Do ignore such posts - this is disinformation.
@@TheScotlandChannel😂 you should google the “secound city of the British empire” and let’s see what city was 2nd to London when building the empire (new flash its a Scottish city 😂)
Funny that the political parties of strivers and business and sound economics that have held the purse strings for like ever! are so concerned with propping up a supposed financial basket case? They know that Scotland is a cash cow. The majority of Scots need to see that.
At last, another voice advocating withdrawal of SMP's from Westminster. All they do their is become more "English" and make money. People should be angry. I hope Leah gets more exposure as her views cut to the bare bones of the issues.
Everything she is saying has been said before by Sara Salyers of Salvo except Sara did the hard work of the research to uncover it all and bring it into the light. to steal all that without attribution is dishonest I'm afraid.
Not dishonest to take those excellent ideas and research etc forward. We need all sorts of people giving their time, knowledge and enthusiasm for the way forward. It's so easy to creat divide and fall into the hands of the British English state. They love that.
Peter, this as done and organised with Salvo (both Sara Salyers and Colette Walker of the Salvo Freeports Group). Salvo wanted a documentary on this topic and there was a Special Thanks mention in the end credits. The idea of this film is to make people aware of the issues around freeports which is the whole point of it. Nothing dishonest and I am sorry that you see it that way.
We shall see the Power of Westminster attempt to crush the Tartan army of Football Supporters as this shows to the International Community that Scotland is Still here, Westminster will want to Crush that Source of Scottish Nationalistic Patriotism.
The trouble is, many independence supporters go down a number rabbit holes (such as withdraw MPs, declare UDI), rather than face the fact that a consistent and big enough majority of Scots have to be persuaded to become independent. Once that happens, things will happen, and Westminster won’t be able to refuse change. Westminster can continue saying no, when things are stuck 50/50, and most people don’t even recognise the picture being painted here. Yes, it’s a legacy of three centuries of having language, culture and history stripped from people’s identities, but until parts of the Yes movement recognize that telling unionist voters they live in a prison colony is not going to work, they’re on a hiding to nothing. Scotland hasn’t the experience of the likes of Ireland as as oppressed colony. As Winnie Ewing was once told: Scotland’s problem is that it hasn’t suffered enough. So less about beating the chest, and more about persuading other Scots to consider independence. Then once we have a consistent majority in the polls, then we have the right to demand change.
I appreciate your comments, and your thinking. As a homeless man, you seem to speak from a positiin of privilege - certainly of money. Having said that, i wish you success with any of your ideas which help with humanity. FYI, the UK has 13 pension months, too.
The elites and those doing quite well thank you very much don't want the plebs to learn about politics, economics and the media; three things amongst many that define the so-called free West. Maybe if the people did learn more about these then they'd realise that these are hardly free of interference, meddling and shady tactics to keep things as they are.
If the elites (monarchies) from yesteryear across the West had acted with more compassion to their populace then I wonder if the French Revolution might never had happened or the Soviet Union may have never been with all the ramifications. If WW1 had never been fought or if Germany had won that war, perhaps WW2 would never have occurred. The US economic pandemic of the 1930s may not have been so devastating to other nations like Germany in which the Great Depression bolstered Hitler's rise. Victorious British Imperialism in the wars of religion of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Napoleonic Wars and two world wars did a lot of damage to Scotland's sense of nationhood. That class driven, imperialist, colonialist mindset is becoming less relevant to younger generations, but it still affects us. A country that does not understand its past has no future. The establishment controls the narrative of the past, and thus our future - if we let them.
Independence is normal. The UKplc is not! All those who do Scotland down should just go and live in England. Must be awful to live in a place that is too wee, too poor and aye! too stupid. Plenty of countries with far less than Scotland gained independence and they didn't crawl back. They didn't get bogged down in financial BS and legal jargon. The English took back sovereignty (had never lost it in the first place) from the EU. If Iceland (gained independence in 1944!) can manage so can we! The Scots have been gaslit and kept in their place for centuries by a ruling elite and their imperialist lackeys. Scotland is a country, not a region. Civic nationalism as espoused by Norway is better than the narrow nationalism of those with a superior attitude.
Swinney is going to laugh in your face. You can't have it both ways. On the one hand, Scottish MP's need to withdraw from Westminster.... on the other, Swinney dances to the jig of incumbent SNP MP's in Westminster. What is needed is a hostile political takeover of the SNP from the grass roots. Less than that... and it will be of no useful effect.
We need to get away from the idea of needing a charismatic leader because that is one, single person and one single person will be targetted by the dirty tricks department of the British establishment and once they've had enough mud thrown at them, they become a busted flush. A ground up grass roots movement on the other hand cannot be taken down in the same way because it's hundreds of thousands of individuals.
@@TheScotlandChannel Sorry, but that is not a clear route to holding a referendum. Any decision made by a U.N. committee can be ignored by Westminster.
Scotland IS NOT a part of europe. i will never identify as a european. it IS NOT just a matter of scotland becoming independent but the point of england, ireland and wales claiming independence as well. people bleating on about 'scottish independence' are prejudiced and hold out-dated beliefs which means the City of London are laughing up their sleeves at us. dont forget that many if not all alleged members of the alleged eu did NOT consent to becoming members but were forced. also never forget that the alleged scottish government is responsible for the situation we're in today. the 'scottish government' did and has always put globalist contracts before and above the people. if you cant see or grasp that then you really need to slacken off your tartan tammies and let the blood into your brains. the scottish government are traitors to the people of scotland! we all have the inherent right to be free, all of us.
Yep, really poor, too poor, so hard to fathom why England wants to keep sending tons of cash to Scotland they should just set Scotland adrift and keep their cash. Weird situation huh. ;-)
Scotland has been blessed with a ludicrous level of natural resources. What we need is for them to stop being stolen and handed to the private sector to benefit only some of the richest people in the world. We also have some of the best universities in the world, a skilled and literate workforce, a history of engineering innovation, and some of the best high-tech jobs outside of Silicon Valley. But what's really important is having the power to make decisions for ourselves so that we can shape our own future.
@@TheScotlandChannel Scotland’s GDP is barely £200 billion while England’s is in excess of £2 TRILLION. The idea that Scotland is ‘rich’ is, sadly, a myth.
Scots were at the forefront of British Empire building back in the day, and benefitted greatly from the Union. A Scottish king and Scottish planters ruined Ireland's language and culture far more than England did. Don't try portray yourselves as downtrodden victims, you were all in with Empire, when the going was good. Most colonies had a dour Scot governor running the show. A majority today are still all in with the Union, if push comes to shove. Talk and fantasize all you like, the will for independence isn't there and the gumption isn't there. Yiz all get the collywobbles when a few hurdles are put in your way... Would you be a Republic and chuck out the Monarchy? heavens no. Would you leave the Commonwealth? Would you give up Sterling? Are you honestly expecting to just waltz into the EU? A lot of Indy folk are closet Lexiters anyway. What about an army/navy/air force? What about the tens of thousands of jobs tied up in British arms manufacture, submarine maintenance etc? How are you going to buy back all the Scottish land, mostly owned by English aristos? Most Scots are comfy enough, and averse to change. The Brexity English are more likely to walk away from the Union than Scotland is.
Let me think now did Scot's benefit from the "Union" and the Empire, well obviously some did greatly, some even volunteered although what choice they had, I suspect ZERO. what you do not understand or even know I suspect is that back in the day there were very few choices for those without MONEY and since that was most people you did what you had to survive, this by the way is true for most English people. As for getting rid of the Monarchy, apart from being "England's" choice they are a bunch of parasites that have over the years got themselves literally above the law, so you know where you can stuff them, I have thought this way since I was about 12 and NOTHING I have learnt since then has made me change my mind. As for the "Union" if it is so great why after 317 years is Scotland so poor given that in the 1970's the Oil revenue ran into £ Trillions and lasting for decades, so Why does Scotland need a penny in fiscal transfers to survive???? No need to leave the Commonwealth. Give up Sterling OH YES, without Scotland Sterling will be worthless, just about every none "unionist" economist knows this, Sterling's value is kept up by Oil and the loss of that plus Scot The land's GDP will crash the value. As for the EU, that would have to wait but EFTA, that could happen very quickly, the EU can wait. Army/Navy/Airforce Scotland should receive part of the UK military, but then historically Scotland has only had two enemies, one was finally defeated in 1263, you can guess which country was the other one and I certainly still consider it hostile, and the evidence for this is overwhelming. Submarine maintenance is done in Devonport ENGLAND, taken from Rosyth with the loss of thousands of job's. You realise that the Nuclear deterrent is removed before they are allowed down there, I wonder why??? Then you mention how Scotland's land has been Stolen well steal it back. IF Scotland had even an even and honest Media it would already be independent, but then England controls the Media along with the economy.
@@scottyfive4319 That's all very nice but it's not me you need to convince. The debate is split along sectarian and Left/Right lines, which is an intractable problem. Fact remains that a majority of Scots wish to reman in the UK, in spite of all the arguments, and have neither the will nor the cojones to push for independence. Not the media, threats of financial ruin, or wild horses could stop Scotland becoming independent if it really REALLY wanted it.
@@davidh6543 I do not think you quite understand how much the Media effects political thinking, OR the fact that people in Scotland have been subjected to the manipulation for decades, I stopped buying a paper back in 1995 because even then the Media was very very anti-Scotland. The numbers for independence have been around 50% for some time now and those in Westminster know this so Scotland will never be given the choice until they decide that Scotland can be got rid of. England is and always has been a bully and still is to anyone weaker than it is.
@@scottyfive4319 Scotland’s GDP is less than £200 billion whereas that of the rUK is in excess of £2 trillion. I’m not sure the UK would even notice we’d gone…
The UK debt is £2.72 Trillion equal to 101% of GDP. The current UK deficit is £49 billion = 1.8% of GDP. The rump UK would claim Continuous State status & therefore be wholly responsible for the total UK debt. An independent Scotland would receive a higher credit rating than the rump UK without Scotland resources but with that debt.
Usual crap from a failed banker. Scotland would be liable for its proportional share of UK debt. Your comment just shows how bankrupt the arguments for Nationalism are.
That is based on being part of the UK, look at India, Malta, Singapore etc. They were all too poor when the UK was involved. Lets reverse all the tax take made by Scotland, energy, whisky, science and tech, land tax, etc etc to a Scottish treasury, do you now see how pontless your point is.
@Magpie6639 I think you should realise Mark that we have been asset stripped being part of the UK. Scotland has a fair amount of resources that other countries dont have. If you look at brexit negotiations a lot of the UKs leverage was based on Scottish resources. England has very little to offer the world now. Scotland has been held back for decades when it could be a world competitor for fuels including hydrogen. Scotlsnd is more than capable of punching above its weight on the world stage. Even the CEO of Octopus energy said Scotland could have the cheepest energy in europe, if it managed its energy policy. You need to wake up Mark.
@@kevinkevin-ug9po at the very least Scotland’s share of UK debt is worth 125% of Scottish GDP. Plus the idea that Scotland is walking away from that debt is fantasy. It would mean an Indy Scotland would start life with a default meaning no one is going to lend to Scotland. Just another reason why independence is economic suicide.
Good message poorly delivered. The tone at times condescending, patronising, politically focused instead of socially focus and holding the US governmental system up as any kind of beacon of hope or system to emulate, considering the effect of that country on the rest of the world, is fundamentally wrong. But yes, speaking as a northern sassenach, Scotland needs to stand up for itself and kick the English Parliament out of the country.
I appear to be blocked from responding to replies to my original comment. (classy) My responses are not profane, or unreasonable. here is my final 3rd attempt to respond to mmcc5846 James the first (James VI) was not m*rdered. He was the lad who planted Ulster and tried to wipe out Irish culture, to 'Britify' the island. I wasn't talking about James II(who wasn't m*rdered either). Scots were also the overseers and administrators of the Empire as much as they were cannon fodder. But hey, you go ahead and make up your own version of history if it makes you feel better.
@@user-rs5gp1dh8u Sure, although that interpretation depends on whether you're a Cromwell fan or not. Plenty of fanboys in Scotland would disagree. Anyway that has absolutely nothing to do with my original comment James I (VI) predates all that.
So what are you saying, Scotland shouldn't be independent? Yes there's always a few rogues who will do very bad things for I'll gotten gains even within their own country or in cahoots with other oppressive regimes and colonialists. That does not mean that the Scots have not in fact been hugely oppressed themselves and colonised and stolen from and mistreated etc...by the country next door. Times change, England should ditch Scotland and keep all of their hard earned cash because quite frankly their incessant complaints about 'subsidising' ("paying for")Scotland, they don't, are wearing extremely thin indeed.
@@SaveEarthPlsBeKind Well nobody is oppressing Scotland now, and everybody can make their voices heard through ballot box or protest. I'm saying Scotland doesn't want to be independent, numbers wise and psychology wise. I also think is is too intertwined culturally with the rest of the island to ever be truly autonomous. Not a question of should or shouldn't, more like when given the choice in a Referendum.....wouldn't.
She makes a lot of sense, but unfortunately she is talk about a people who are not interested in freedom! In 1914 home rules bills for Ireland and Scotland were passed and then shelved due to the war. The Scotts accepted it and defended the empire with their blood! The Irish did something about it and obtained a form of freedom in 1921 as a dominion and walked away from the Common Wealth with their 1937 constitution. And yes they have exactly what Gunn-Barrett talks of: A written constitution enacted by the people that can only by changed by the people. And it reserves every critical decision about the destination of the nation to the people: EU membership, the Good Friday Agreement, Divorce, Abortion, Gay Marriage, the appointment and removal of the judiciary, the role of the upper house, the role of the president, the voting system and the list goes on are decision that only the people can make. One hundred years after the shelved home rule act of 1014, the Scotts get another chance from freedom and to them on a plate and the answer: No Thanks! A hundred years of acceptance followed by a no thanks, would suggest that the Scotts are not terribly pushed about their freedom.
The sense of despair you reflect in your comments is what keeps the illegal UK going - see our film 'The UK - The Biggest Con Trick in History.' Our job as a channel is to make people in Scotland aware of their rights and challenge the UK MSM's narrative which has kept Scots prisoner in a union which has never worked in their best interests.
An ex NGO activist. Not even British never mind Scottish. And now telling us how and what to do. The Nordic countries have been independent countries for a lot longer than Leah will be able to tell you. They have natural resources way beyond what Scotland has and people with grit and resilience that Scotland forgot about generations ago. The Nordic peoples are only 2 or 3 generations from hunting, shooting and fishing to make a living while the Scots have been in an industrialised society for 200 years plus. The only things these countries have in common with Scotland is near geography and population size. All else is a figment of Leah's imagination. When she segues into the BS around the technicalities of sovereignty and the alleged oppression by England you know she has no clue about the practical necessities of competent government, a viable economic plan and the realities of generating cash flow that covers the level of national expenditure that Scottish people have been lucky to be able to get used to - ie on the backs of English taxpayer largesse. The BS about asset stripping is beyond laughable. The parallels with Switzerland - a model economy with levels of wealth generation and gradual development going back centuries - is the stuff of dinner party blowhards. The most galling part of Leah's pseudo concern about Scotland is that her listeners will fail to detect the brazen attempt to position herself as one of the intellectuals du jour who will be happy to take up a new - and paid - NGO position in Scotland championing for the independence that will destroy what is left of a once-great country.
@@29Granty What a load of BOLLOCKS, you obviously understand ZERO. Scotland has a huge amount of resources and properly managed could do very well and certainly much better than under English control, HELL a two year old could run Scotland better than England has over the last 317 years. Oh by the way Holyrood was set up to fail, England cannot allow a successful Scotland on it's northern border. Oh by the way Scotland has NEVER been a "Great" country, part of a thieving bullying island yes, but the England has never been great either, just a BULLY as it still is that is easily seen by the way the idea of Scottish independence is treated.
Change is coming. Not just through flag waving but through historical and legal research. The facts are there. Reference Salvo.scot and Liberation.scot . For economic wellbeing reference Scotonomics.
Oh the irony. Every year thousands of English people retired to Scotland to avail themselves of our better NHS, free prescriptions and personal care. Then most of them vote Tory or Labour who actually want to *remove* those benefits bestowed upon us by the Scottish government. Scotland is a welcoming country and we've got plenty of space for newcomers. Immigration is an essential requirement for our economy, and we certainly encourage people to come here, make it their home and put down roots. All we ask is that you respect our laws, democracy, and pay your taxes. That's it.
Thankfully, we have people like Leah Gunn Barrett who fully understand Scotland's political circumstances. She knows 'the wider world' will welcome an Independent Scotland back into the world. 👍
Brilliant, truly inspirational. The people of Scotland (and England) need to hear this. WOW, we can do this.
Thank god, someone who is not only talking sense but who understands the situation as it truly is. Scotland needs to wake up to what is happening right under its nose
Refreshingly intelligent, yet depressing due to the effects of 300+ years of colonisation.
Time to listen to such voices and act.
Wonderful Lady. Much respect for Her understanding and intelligence.
Finally someone talking grown up SENSE
Possibly the best summary i have heard. Clarity, directive and full of umph. A voice i would have liked for MSPs to voice. Often the voice from outside is uncluttered, clear and loud.
Excellent, positive and concise. We need more of this 🏴
Then please help the channel by subscribing, liking and sharing it on social media with all your family and friends. Together, we can change the narrative from the anti-Scottish mainstream media to a positive, pro-Scottish one.
@@TheScotlandChannelamen! 👌
Not to mention "stealing" Scotland's wealth! Which we want back!
India wealth was stolen, they never bothered giving India theirs back.
She is right about our poloticians and pressure should be brought to bear on them. They need to lidten to the people and if they don't, sack them. 👍
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You did not take it when you were offered it on a plate for heavens sake!
@@dooley-ch Does The Vow ring a bell?
@@dooley-chyou have no clue have you .Scotland had the full force of the British state and brittish media against it constantly being told that we wouldn't be in eu if we left UK there was very little oil left and many other scare stories .so run along and educate yourself and stay out of Scottish affairs
@@dooley-ch The Union between Scotland and England may have created the Great Britain we know today, but at the time it was one of the most unpopular political moves ever to have taken place north of the border.
Ordinary Scots were incensed at what they saw as a stitch-up designed to line the pockets of the country's most powerful men, and their judgment was absolutely right.
For Scottish parliamentarians, the Act of Union in 1707 was a golden opportunity to pull their country out of dire economic poverty while at the same time lining their own pockets with money.
The English had different goals. They wanted to solve the problem of their troublesome northern neighbor once and for all while at the same time ensuring that the so-called union ended up as a takeover rather than a merger. And they got exactly what they wanted.
England had its chance and look at the dire straits the UK is in.
@@dooley-chthe Scottish natives voted yes (53%). In other words the opportunity was ruined by people not from Scotland who are less invested in the opportunity.
Thanks for your straight talking info on Scotland, well done 👍🏴
Give Scotland Independance.
Scotland *is* independent, always has been, contrary to English *lies!*
What we want is to *revoke* the contract of Union, it's that simple
This information will never be aired on the MSM and that's our biggest problem..
That’s why we must promote this new Scotland Channel everywhere!
What a lovely lady. She's an american but she gets it.
Excellent! In reference to the Swiss model you are describing the social structure of Cymru (Wales) in the middle-ages prior to invasion by and incorporation into England. These were called Cantrefi (Catons) which, along with our Law and system of Justice, were swept away by the Act of Incorporation. We have no supposed 'Union' with England and remain under occupation.
Always helpful to have an outsider`s viewpoint on the issue.
The whole of Scottish Constitutional Laws are still extant, as they were never extinguished by the Scottish Parliament, before it went into abeyance. Westminster has no power to change Scottish Constitutional Law, so they in their arrogance choose to ignore them.
And those supposedly representing us, ie. the so called _'Scottish'_ government, most of them WEF members, allow them to do it.
We need _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ to crowdfund, in order to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges contravening our human rights!
Brilliant episode. Very much enjoyed learning more about our country. What a great lady, so smart and knowledgeable. I am so proud to stand with my country folk, brothers and sisters in our fight for our country back. Could not be more happy to be on the Freedom side. I am so up for Scotland! 🏴✌️ let’s do this!
Leah Gunn Barrett should be First Minister. She puts our current, good for nothing politicians to shame.
Scotland will inevitably be independent. I'll see it in my lifetime. 🏴💙
Leah has certainly brushed up on Scottish history, old and new..
Brilliant !! Keep gaun hen.
I wonder if the Scottish government is aware of this ? If yes ,why do they allow this to happen to its people ? Thanks for posting.
She is right that our poloticians need to listen to this and act on behalf of the people. If they do not we should sack them.
Most of the Scottish Nationalist politicians in Holyrood and Westminster are career politicians and are quite happy with Devolution.
The Scottish Government are puppets of both the WEF and Wastemonster, neither of which wishes to see Scotland break up the union.
The snp has had *eight* election opportunities, over the last decade, to do something, but hasn't!
In the first seven they *falsely* made manifesto pledges to hold a referendum, if we returned them to power.
We did, but on all *seven* occasions they *lied,* stabbing us in the back, going back on their word!
During the recent General election they knew, from their dwindling support, that most folk had figured out their _carrot-and-stick_ scam, so didn't try it for an eighth time.
This can be seen, as they obviously lost a lot of votes in the election.
They gave up on the idea of revoking the union the minute Sturgeon became FM, as she and many around her worked their way through WEF ranks.
We need to take the Scottish govt to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud, in order to force them to obey the will of we _Sovereigns_ and revoke the Union, as they have no intention of doing so, otherwise!
There part of the satanic one world gov/religion... Anti Christ.
The idea of two kingdoms to join was a mere Aspiration from queen anne not a reality because sovereignty is different in each kingdom the people in Scotland are sovereign in England king Charles is the sovereign
It saddens me that an American living in Scotland supports Scottish independence and sovereignty and is more knowledgeable than so-called Scots who were born here. The Scottish government needs to put Leah front and centre for the campaign for freedom, as her knowledge and calm way of bringing information to the people are badly needed.
I am glad she has Scottish heritage and position to call it out. 👍
@@GrumpyScotsman you do know that our Scottish history was forbidden in our schools, mostly English history.
@@rosiemcgregor5710Yes, I do, but unlike some people who believe anything the English media or government say, I got off my ass and found out for myself.
The so called _'Scottish government'_ is in Wastemonster's pockets, thinking _only_ of their salaries and pensions, so putting the likes of Leah front and foremost is the last thing they want, which is why they keep any dissenting voices out of msn.
HISTORY! GAELIC! ALLSUPRESSED! BY THE INCOMERS! WE HAVE TO LEAVE THEN COME BACK, MANY DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE, SOME AS INDENTURED SLAVES IN THE WEST INDIES! OTHER AS CANNON FODDER FOR ENGLISH CONFLICTS,, I LEFT FOR OVER 7 YEARS TO CANADA! ANOTHER COUNTRY WERE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE WERE DISPLACED ! THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN TRASHED FOR 317 Years, TIME TO FLOURISH!
Well said! 👌
This video needs to be broadcast in School and not jus here in Scotland Soar Alba Guth Brath
The British state would not permit that. Instead, please share our channel details with everyone you can.
Every word 100%
Scotland will be a lighthouse for the world.
I was intrigued by the Salvo proposition but struggled to see how a legal debate in an international court would get the support we need. This version deals with the history and real constitutional issue but also has a much better grip on the near future. UK is very clearly part of the global neo-liberalist network that only services a select part of the population. Government’s should service their citizens. Holyrood needs a good rinse out too. I’m a disciple for this approach now. Thanks to this channel for the enlightening.
She is absolutely spot on 👌🏴🇦🇺
Good to know that when Leah was a member of Salvo, she paid close attention to the original research carried out by Sara Salyers (1689 Claim of Right) and Professor Alf Baird (Scotland's status as a colony).
Thanks for this interview. It's generally upbeat approach to the mountain we need to move is inspirational. Subscribed and shared.
Like Leah, I too am an outsider but with Scottish blood. However, I have become an activist for Scottish independence since pre 2014 referendum and in marches etc subsequently. Now being incapacitated some people might know I am a regular contributer to the National letters page by generally picking on individuals. My views and opinions are purely from an ordinary guy. I am not an academic, business person or politician. I am a retired trade union activist in my workplace, so I do have applied viewpoints which still prompt me to take a poke at individual politicians, sometimes those in the party I vote for. No exceptions.
Thank You Leah! Completely agree with you!
Excellent, should Leah be invited to St Andrews or Perth for a public discussion please let us know.
Absolutely correct that a newly independent Scotland should start with a constitution in which the people (not any arbitrary element of the machinery of state) are the solely sovereign element within the new polity. Indeed it would be a foolish Scot in my opinion who would even vote for independence with anything less than this basic foundation of the new state on the table. A country that does not guarantee constitutionally that only the people themselves have sovereignty (the absolute right to decide by which principles they consent to be governed) really cannot pretend to be anything other than an approximation of a democracy - ie. not a real democracy therefore at all.
It would not be necessary in my view to then complicate matters by further breaking Scotland into cantons on the Swiss model (unless the people choose this of course). However the fundamental principle of sovereignty properly defined, understood, and vested in the people alone, is essential.
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Great informative interview! I hope the current UK government failing the working people will wake the Scottish people up and realise the answer is independence. Unfortunately we also have a failed government with the current SNP leadership in the pockets of Westminster. This new channel has come along in time to inform everyone about our history and rights.🏴👍🫶🏼
Stop bringing scotland down
SNP in the pocket of Westminster...oh behave yourself! Scottish Tories and Labour are not in the pocket of Wesrminster?
@@Oodafortit of course they are…they’re unionists🤷
No SNP, = no independence, no decent socially responsible policies, no country. It's quite simple. Not perfect but er, if the English British deep state succeeds in bringing them down, all you have left is England HQ'd parties in control of your country, your land, your resources, your people, controlling everything, lock stock and every damn barrel of oil as well, etc. No thanks!
@saorsa5
Facts.
You don't like the truth?!
Brilliant series
My area of expertise is in International Law related to customs and trade economics. Previously I worked for my government as a technical advisor during trade treaty negotiations. For about seven years I was based in Edinburgh after a year in London. This covered the period of the 2014 referendum. As the Americans say I did not have a horse in the race, but was dragged in by clients constant questions. This led to my making a study of the subject to prepare answers to the majority of queries.
What surprised me most was how little understanding of what kind of state people in the UK lived. The UK is in international law defined as a Unitary state. That is it is a government organisation that controls multiple separate sovereign entities. The Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland being the two main controlling entities. Between 1801 to 1921 Ireland was, as another sovereign entity added to this core. All other territories were classified as "overseas" territories. These sometimes described as colonies, protectorates or crown possessions.
The UK government has always maintained sole governing power only allowing weak local assemblies. Colonies were never allowed to send elected members to the UK parliament as MPs. This was the core problem that pushed the American colonies to declare independence. Canada, South Africa and Australia forced the UK to acknowledge their de facto independence with the face saving " granting Dominion (Home Rule) Status ". What these territories did was allow economic and trade relations to continue on their agreed terms rather than London's solely.
This is all simplified. What the UK wanted was to control off shore territories economies to extract as much value as possible and focus it in London. No regard was given to the development of these territories if it did not serve this purpose or threaten UK economic power. The development of both Canada and Australia was seriously retarded. ( At least this benefited native populations in Canada ). Australia still struggles with some effects of this, with dependence on mining and agriculture. Canada less so because of trade with the USA. You only need to look at the population growth data for both Canada and Australia then compare the colonial periods to the USA of the same period. The UK's plan was to limit economic development to areas of commodities it could control. Anyone born in these colonies looking for other professions, industries or simple advancement was forced to move to the UK. Australians were still moving to the UK for opportunities on mass until the 1980s. It was a traffic of high skilled quality workers leaving the colonies and low skilled emigration to the colonies. Canada suffered less with the proximity of the USA and the push back against colonialism earlier and more aggressive purpose. Many in Canada do sometimes compare the relationship with the USA as somewhat colonial.
Ireland was largely treated in the same manner as colonies. Prevention of economic development and diversification. Simply a source for cheap agricultural imports, military and cheap labour. Exploited to collapse. With the example of Ireland so present in mind the Scottish elites carefully engineered economic benefits for themselves and restricted exploitation. Scots provided the technically educated workforce need to act as middlemen, accountants and engineering support, for the upper classes and gentry from England administering their Empire. The Scottish aristocracy had long before completely assimilated into the English aristocracy. The wealthiest landowners and financiers doing much the same developing Edinburgh into a little Anglicised colony of England. A kind of emigration of the mind but not body. A ceremonial lip service to Scottish identity of a quaint kind was allowed to hide the fact of complete subservience. Scottish culture always being portrayed as quaint harmless and dying out. Always as historical re-enactment unrelated to the modern age of any period. Only technical subjects and science were outside this because they could be exploited. High culture was reserved for English language, art and music. Any Scot in these areas had to follow or be an advocate of some international school or movement. It is noticeable that Scots painters and sculptors focussed on portraits and almost never on landscapes. They feared being accused of pushing a particularly Scottish image. Norwegians could go out and paint their landscape with out fear of ridicule. But only non-Scots could paint make a serious career that included Scottish landscapes.
I mentioned art here because it is used as an indicator of economic activity and political development. You see a resurgence though small of a particularly Scottish art. Language, painting, architecture and design. The Scottish Colorists, Charles Rennie and Margaret McIntosh, James Clark Maxwell, McDairmid etc. It was apparent to some that the Empire had peaked and was in an accelerated decline. Disengagement from the "union" was starting.
The UK ruling elite sought to fight back and completely turn it around. 1914 was meant to be a short war that would remove international competitors. The 1920s to generate even deeper more violent divisions in India with the Empire as peacekeeper. When it was accepted during the 1930s that India was 30 or so years from being lost, the plan was to build a new empire in Africa. Even Indians were attracted to this New Empire. By the end of the 1950s it was essentially all gone. Other than small islands used for a network of international off shore banking, Scotland is England's only "colony in all but name". Though it would take Thatcher to establish a mini Empire government in the UK. Blair completed it with local assembly.
The process of squeezing ever last drop of value out of Scotland did not begin with Thatcher but it became formally set up and accelerated by her government.
Wasn't Bliar's hand forced by the EU on 'allowing' a vote on devolution in Scotland...he probably thought it would be a no!
@tamasmarcuis4455 excellent overview of the English Empire and its decline and effects on Scotland. Only thing i would add are that Cymru (Wales) and Kernow (are the other remaining 'home' Colonies alongside us)
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You're welcome.
Excellent summation. 👏👏👏👍
Thanks Lea. I lived in Edinburgh for over 23 years but moved to the country. It would always been amazing if I had met you at that time. Best wishes and take good care of yourself Andy McDonald Scotland
She's spot on
The trouble is that most of the Scottish Nationalist politicians are now career politicians and are quite happy with Devolution. Time for Scots to insist that these politicians do what the people of Scotland voted them in to do! …..Regain Independence for Scotland. Very good show! Like, subscribe and share.
Well they can be voted out, so that makes no sense.
They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did!
I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned.
When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._
I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail.
It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evident hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us.
The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights.
They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!
@@kevinkevin-ug9po
Really?
Their voters are as bad as them, voting them in, *knowing,* over the last *decade* their party had *seven* opportunities to hold a referendum, had promised *seven* times to hold a referendum, if they were returned to power, yet stabbed their voters in the back by refusing to hold a referendum on all *seven* occasions.
So, who, exactly, is going to vote them out?
The 77th scumbags keep deleting my replies.
They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did!
I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned.
When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._
I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail.
It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evident hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us.
The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights.
They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!!
77th scumbags keep deleting my comments!
They, the snp, had a good run, played the _carrot-and-stick_ scam on us for nine years, pledging a referendum, if we returned them to power, only to stab us in the back, on all *seven* occasions, when the majority of Scotland did!
I screamed their intent from the rooftops, as did others, to no avail, as they kept being returned.
When I discovered a great many of the snp govt were also members of the WEF I could not reconcile that organisations goals with that of we _Sovereigns._
I yelled about that, too, from the rooftops, again to no avail.
It seems, at times, the the English Crown and it's govt has succeeded in colonising the mind of most of Scotland, as even ardent nationalists continue voting for a party that is so evidently hellbent on maintaining the status quo, which allows the parasite to keep feeding on us.
The only solution I can offer is if _Salvo_ or _Scottish Liberation_ crowdfund to enable them to take both parties to the *ICJ* on charges of fraud and violating our human rights.
They both ignored the Stirling Directive, so it is clear they have no intention of revoking the Acts of Union 1707, understandable on Wastemonster's part, inexcusable on that of the snp, who clearly do not nor do they intend serving the best interests of Scotland or it's _Sovereigns/Lieges,_ now or at any time in the future!
Sovereign
Brilliant ! Well said Leah
Leah for President!
It doesn't matter how much you try and make people aware there's none so blind as those that cannot see.
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Worth mentioning that Scotland's voting system was imposed by the Brit/Eng government at the time of devolution. It's a type of D'Hondt system whereby no one party was/is meant to control the Scottish parliament, is that Ok with the people of Scotland?
Also the anomaly of Scottish councils being controlled by England HQ'd parties, several of which are in coalition, a mix of Labour/Tories/Libdems in order to keep the SNP out for eaxample in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. That English HQ'd council is over paying council employees to the tune of £millions and have been for many years apparently. Meanwhile the city is a mess, in fact the SNP government funds councils pretty well, and hand more cash for services etc when needed, eg the cost of living crisis. Meanwhile Edinburgh council have had a recent consultation advertised via big signs on lampposts, asking residents to say where they would like them to make £30MILLION of cuts! Just to add insult to injury the council since 2022, have been implementing masses and masses of roadworks, many of which are not necessary, with new bike lanes along already very wide and quiet roads, etc, traffic lights turned off, new traffic lights where non were needed, and redirected traffic causing chaos and pollution, it seems they are wasting council funds, contracts?
Why would England HQ'd parties want Scotland's capital city to thrive or even not just look like a dump.
There needs to be a huge revamp of councils in Scotland after independence, only parties fully registered in Scotland can stand and sit in seats at the Scottish councils, otherwise this anomaly will continue to the detriment of the people of Scotland. Imagine if the SNP controlled English councils..hmm.
Oh but the roadworks _are_ necessary.
Let me explain...
Several decades ago, some rich folk came up with a scam.
They'd take over a local Council's contract for, say, road repairs.
All the Council had to do was sign a non-disclosure contract for a period of, maybe, twenty years, in which time this venture promised to save them about *£1million,* per year, in materials.
A council would sign up and the materials would arrive, however only enough materials to do a quarter of the roads, the following year enough to do another quarter, until, on the fourth year, all roads had been repaired.
Many, having failed to read the smallprint, missed this part.
The contract also absolved those supplying the materials of court prosecution, should said materials prove to be substandard.
Funny how saving *£1million,* per year, can cause some to lose focus.
That's why it takes four years, regardless it's condition, for your own road to be repaired.
Meanwhile, potholes develop and, on major roads, crevices, sometimes, large enough to swallow lorries and buses, costing the local councils far more in court cases for damages than the paltry *£1million* they initially saved.
Of course, the council can't go public to bemoan their fate, explain to the taxpayers or warn other councils, as the terms of the non-disclosure would bankrupt them, if they did, besides, some councillors were, doubtless, rewarded for signing or persuading others to sign the contract.
The contract states the materials will be delivered, but there is likely penalties against hoarding or using those materials other than the streets they were designated for, so roads that need no resurfacing for years or that have seen little wear still go through the process.
These rich scammers then progressed to pavements, then street lighting, etc.
Last I heard, in the mid '90s, they had moved into home help, meals on wheels, hospital cleaning contracts, etc, in the NHS, after they had sewn up the railway concourse franchises, cleaning the concourse, the trains, too and so on.
Oddly a newspaper story covered the scam, but it died a death a couple of days later.
It seems Cameron, who is in about six position from the Crown, plus his cousin, Osborne, who is in about fifth place from the Crown, plus their cousin, some Viscount, who is in fourth place from the Crown, are all major shareholders.
HM ER was reputed, but the reporter hadn't, at that stage, delved any further, to be a part of it, too, but, as I said, the story hadn't gained much traction, beyond a couple of days, besides, ER was caught up in some other, more pressing scandal, at the time, but for the life of me I cannot recall what it was, but she and her minions wriggled off the hook.
Anyway, that's why perfectly fine roads are dug up for what appears, but isn't, a totally random reason and it continues, as new Councillors are unaware of the scam, so are likely still signing non-disclosure contracts, mistakenly assuming they'll save *£millions,* but pay a higher price!
The media`s lies and negative reporting is the biggest problem in our fight - together with trolling on social media.
There`s a good example on this page; one poster is presenting an extensive argument claiming Scotland isn`t economically capable of being independent; his arguments are founded largely on the GERS figures - a jumble of statistics published by the Scottish parliament, but made up by Westminster. These have been shown to be a mixture of facts with a great deal of fiction designed to always show Scotland in some kind of deficit. The poster knows that links debunking GERS cannot be provided on YT, so thinks his argument has been won. Do ignore such posts - this is disinformation.
Nah, it's those that keep voting snp, even though the party made it clear, over the last decade, they have no intention of ending the union.
We all need conventions to agree this and get it known in public.
That's why The Scotland Channel exists Kevin.
Fantastick, your a star, power to the people xx
It’s over. Empire is over guys
Not quite. But our mission as an alternative channel to MSM is to help Scots realise how much better their country could be by being independent.
Saor Alba! 🏴
Come with us and let's change this oppression if Scotland
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This all makes sense, yet Westminster
snookers any move towards it.
Exterior Comment and decisions from the
EEC and Courts might make a change.
This is doing what Salvo is there for. It is pointless to duplicate the efforts like that. Work through Salvo.
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Free england.independance for England.
Yep, England needs independence and to stop sending all their money to Scotland. Here here! ;-)
England is the coloniser and therefore already independent. Scotland is the colony and therefore not independent.
@@TheScotlandChannel😂 you should google the “secound city of the British empire” and let’s see what city was 2nd to London when building the empire (new flash its a Scottish city 😂)
Funny that the political parties of strivers and business and sound economics that have held the purse strings for like ever! are so concerned with propping up a supposed financial basket case? They know that Scotland is a cash cow. The majority of Scots need to see that.
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At last, another voice advocating withdrawal of SMP's from Westminster. All they do their is become more "English" and make money. People should be angry. I hope Leah gets more exposure as her views cut to the bare bones of the issues.
S.N.P not S.M.P
MSP's 😉 Salmond was one of them.
Everything she is saying has been said before by Sara Salyers of Salvo except Sara did the hard work of the research to uncover it all and bring it into the light. to steal all that without attribution is dishonest I'm afraid.
Not dishonest to take those excellent ideas and research etc forward. We need all sorts of people giving their time, knowledge and enthusiasm for the way forward. It's so easy to creat divide and fall into the hands of the British English state. They love that.
Peter, this as done and organised with Salvo (both Sara Salyers and Colette Walker of the Salvo Freeports Group). Salvo wanted a documentary on this topic and there was a Special Thanks mention in the end credits. The idea of this film is to make people aware of the issues around freeports which is the whole point of it. Nothing dishonest and I am sorry that you see it that way.
We shall see the Power of Westminster attempt to crush the Tartan army of Football Supporters as this shows to the International Community that Scotland is Still here, Westminster will want to Crush that Source of Scottish Nationalistic Patriotism.
The trouble is, many independence supporters go down a number rabbit holes (such as withdraw MPs, declare UDI), rather than face the fact that a consistent and big enough majority of Scots have to be persuaded to become independent.
Once that happens, things will happen, and Westminster won’t be able to refuse change.
Westminster can continue saying no, when things are stuck 50/50, and most people don’t even recognise the picture being painted here. Yes, it’s a legacy of three centuries of having language, culture and history stripped from people’s identities, but until parts of the Yes movement recognize that telling unionist voters they live in a prison colony is not going to work, they’re on a hiding to nothing. Scotland hasn’t the experience of the likes of Ireland as as oppressed colony. As Winnie Ewing was once told: Scotland’s problem is that it hasn’t suffered enough.
So less about beating the chest, and more about persuading other Scots to consider independence.
Then once we have a consistent majority in the polls, then we have the right to demand change.
You and Sarah sawyers should meet together and move our independence on quicker make that happen thank you for your support 😊😊😊
I appreciate your comments, and your thinking. As a homeless man, you seem to speak from a positiin of privilege - certainly of money. Having said that, i wish you success with any of your ideas which help with humanity.
FYI, the UK has 13 pension months, too.
Links to the websites she mentioned would have been helpful .
Why is the information on her site not in the narrative. We need to get better folks..
Scotland needs to escape from Boris Johnson's Net Zero madness.
Does anyone here know the FIRST EVER political party ever started and WHY they set up????? We have the same problem today.
The elites and those doing quite well thank you very much don't want the plebs to learn about politics, economics and the media; three things amongst many that define the so-called free West. Maybe if the people did learn more about these then they'd realise that these are hardly free of interference, meddling and shady tactics to keep things as they are.
Putting the blame on the SNP gets you nowhere. We need them like they need you. We are sovereign, so we can push them in the right direction.
Who's putting the blame on the SNP? The Scotland Channel is not party political.
If SNP feel threatened then they shouldn’t be dragging their feet
@@TheScotlandChannel Not you, others on here.
@@specialcandletrust6531 Maybe read my comment again?
@@leannan070 SNP are a busted flush who only want power with an English/ British system so they are the problem not a solution
Leah needs to look at the connection between mass shootings, in the US, and the _NIH._
Just an idea...
If the elites (monarchies) from yesteryear across the West had acted with more compassion to their populace then I wonder if the French Revolution might never had happened or the Soviet Union may have never been with all the ramifications. If WW1 had never been fought or if Germany had won that war, perhaps WW2 would never have occurred. The US economic pandemic of the 1930s may not have been so devastating to other nations like Germany in which the Great Depression bolstered Hitler's rise. Victorious British Imperialism in the wars of religion of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Napoleonic Wars and two world wars did a lot of damage to Scotland's sense of nationhood. That class driven, imperialist, colonialist mindset is becoming less relevant to younger generations, but it still affects us. A country that does not understand its past has no future. The establishment controls the narrative of the past, and thus our future - if we let them.
Independence is normal. The UKplc is not! All those who do Scotland down should just go and live in England. Must be awful to live in a place that is too wee, too poor and aye! too stupid. Plenty of countries with far less than Scotland gained independence and they didn't crawl back. They didn't get bogged down in financial BS and legal jargon. The English took back sovereignty (had never lost it in the first place) from the EU. If Iceland (gained independence in 1944!) can manage so can we! The Scots have been gaslit and kept in their place for centuries by a ruling elite and their imperialist lackeys. Scotland is a country, not a region. Civic nationalism as espoused by Norway is better than the narrow nationalism of those with a superior attitude.
Swinney is going to laugh in your face. You can't have it both ways. On the one hand, Scottish MP's need to withdraw from Westminster.... on the other, Swinney dances to the jig of incumbent SNP MP's in Westminster. What is needed is a hostile political takeover of the SNP from the grass roots. Less than that... and it will be of no useful effect.
We need to get away from the idea of needing a charismatic leader because that is one, single person and one single person will be targetted by the dirty tricks department of the British establishment and once they've had enough mud thrown at them, they become a busted flush. A ground up grass roots movement on the other hand cannot be taken down in the same way because it's hundreds of thousands of individuals.
What is for sure is that all Scottish politicians need to grow a backbone.
@@TheScotlandChannel We need positive suggestions as to how that "backbone" can be shown.
@@hashburystumble8808 I think the answer to your question is in what Leah Gunn Barrett has already said.
@@TheScotlandChannel Sorry, but that is not a clear route to holding a referendum.
Any decision made by a U.N. committee can be ignored by Westminster.
Chris Wands
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Robert the Bruce, James 'black' Douglas, William Wallace--- how many local officials did they consult????????????????????
They were different times, but Scotland developed faster than most in terms of the system it operated.
The Treaty of Union was created by Queen Anne prior to the two parliaments being involved. Royal Prerogative.
Scotland IS NOT a part of europe. i will never identify as a european. it IS NOT just a matter of scotland becoming independent but the point of england, ireland and wales claiming independence as well. people bleating on about 'scottish independence' are prejudiced and hold out-dated beliefs which means the City of London are laughing up their sleeves at us.
dont forget that many if not all alleged members of the alleged eu did NOT consent to becoming members but were forced.
also never forget that the alleged scottish government is responsible for the situation we're in today. the 'scottish government' did and has always put globalist contracts before and above the people. if you cant see or grasp that then you really need to slacken off your tartan tammies and let the blood into your brains. the scottish government are traitors to the people of scotland!
we all have the inherent right to be free, all of us.
You are in the minority
For the record, how rich is Scotland?
Yep, really poor, too poor, so hard to fathom why England wants to keep sending tons of cash to Scotland they should just set Scotland adrift and keep their cash. Weird situation huh. ;-)
Given Norway is now the world's 4th richest country, at least a rich as Norway.
Scotland has been blessed with a ludicrous level of natural resources. What we need is for them to stop being stolen and handed to the private sector to benefit only some of the richest people in the world. We also have some of the best universities in the world, a skilled and literate workforce, a history of engineering innovation, and some of the best high-tech jobs outside of Silicon Valley. But what's really important is having the power to make decisions for ourselves so that we can shape our own future.
@@SaveEarthPlsBeKind I think you need more information.
@@TheScotlandChannel Scotland’s GDP is barely £200 billion while England’s is in excess of £2 TRILLION. The idea that Scotland is ‘rich’ is, sadly, a myth.
An American interfering in another countries political affairs. It seems to be a common theme. We have the bill of rights and the magna carta.
We?
Britain plc has interferred plenty of times in other nations political and economic affairs.
So hen, do you support all of the 50 US states becoming independent? Nope, you don’t. So maybe it’s better the 4 countries of the UK stay united 👍
Scots were at the forefront of British Empire building back in the day, and benefitted greatly from the Union. A Scottish king and Scottish planters ruined Ireland's language and culture far more than England did. Don't try portray yourselves as downtrodden victims, you were all in with Empire, when the going was good. Most colonies had a dour Scot governor running the show. A majority today are still all in with the Union, if push comes to shove. Talk and fantasize all you like, the will for independence isn't there and the gumption isn't there. Yiz all get the collywobbles when a few hurdles are put in your way...
Would you be a Republic and chuck out the Monarchy? heavens no.
Would you leave the Commonwealth?
Would you give up Sterling?
Are you honestly expecting to just waltz into the EU? A lot of Indy folk are closet Lexiters anyway.
What about an army/navy/air force?
What about the tens of thousands of jobs tied up in British arms manufacture, submarine maintenance etc?
How are you going to buy back all the Scottish land, mostly owned by English aristos?
Most Scots are comfy enough, and averse to change. The Brexity English are more likely to walk away from the Union than Scotland is.
Let me think now did Scot's benefit from the "Union" and the Empire, well obviously some did greatly, some even volunteered although what choice they had, I suspect ZERO. what you do not understand or even know I suspect is that back in the day there were very few choices for those without MONEY and since that was most people you did what you had to survive, this by the way is true for most English people. As for getting rid of the Monarchy, apart from being "England's" choice they are a bunch of parasites that have over the years got themselves literally above the law, so you know where you can stuff them, I have thought this way since I was about 12 and NOTHING I have learnt since then has made me change my mind. As for the "Union" if it is so great why after 317 years is Scotland so poor given that in the 1970's the Oil revenue ran into £ Trillions and lasting for decades, so Why does Scotland need a penny in fiscal transfers to survive???? No need to leave the Commonwealth. Give up Sterling OH YES, without Scotland Sterling will be worthless, just about every none "unionist" economist knows this, Sterling's value is kept up by Oil and the loss of that plus Scot The land's GDP will crash the value. As for the EU, that would have to wait but EFTA, that could happen very quickly, the EU can wait. Army/Navy/Airforce Scotland should receive part of the UK military, but then historically Scotland has only had two enemies, one was finally defeated in 1263, you can guess which country was the other one and I certainly still consider it hostile, and the evidence for this is overwhelming. Submarine maintenance is done in Devonport ENGLAND, taken from Rosyth with the loss of thousands of job's. You realise that the Nuclear deterrent is removed before they are allowed down there, I wonder why??? Then you mention how Scotland's land has been Stolen well steal it back. IF Scotland had even an even and honest Media it would already be independent, but then England controls the Media along with the economy.
@@scottyfive4319 That's all very nice but it's not me you need to convince. The debate is split along sectarian and Left/Right lines, which is an intractable problem. Fact remains that a majority of Scots wish to reman in the UK, in spite of all the arguments, and have neither the will nor the cojones to push for independence. Not the media, threats of financial ruin, or wild horses could stop Scotland becoming independent if it really REALLY wanted it.
@@davidh6543 I do not think you quite understand how much the Media effects political thinking, OR the fact that people in Scotland have been subjected to the manipulation for decades, I stopped buying a paper back in 1995 because even then the Media was very very anti-Scotland. The numbers for independence have been around 50% for some time now and those in Westminster know this so Scotland will never be given the choice until they decide that Scotland can be got rid of. England is and always has been a bully and still is to anyone weaker than it is.
@@scottyfive4319 Scotland’s GDP is less than £200 billion whereas that of the rUK is in excess of £2 trillion. I’m not sure the UK would even notice we’d gone…
David h the English murdered the Scottish king ,and it was replaced by a Dutch guy and Scotland was used as cannon fodder you talk a lot of rubbish
Rhodesian did well after UDI, not! There are many more that you fail to mention.
Considering Scotland has a 10.4 % fiscal deficit meaning independence would a totally economical failure.
The UK debt is £2.72 Trillion equal to 101% of GDP. The current UK deficit is £49 billion = 1.8% of GDP.
The rump UK would claim Continuous State status & therefore be wholly responsible for the total UK debt.
An independent Scotland would receive a higher credit rating than the rump UK without Scotland resources but with that debt.
Usual crap from a failed banker.
Scotland would be liable for its proportional share of UK debt.
Your comment just shows how bankrupt the arguments for Nationalism are.
That is based on being part of the UK, look at India, Malta, Singapore etc. They were all too poor when the UK was involved. Lets reverse all the tax take made by Scotland, energy, whisky, science and tech, land tax, etc etc to a Scottish treasury, do you now see how pontless your point is.
@Magpie6639 I think you should realise Mark that we have been asset stripped being part of the UK. Scotland has a fair amount of resources that other countries dont have. If you look at brexit negotiations a lot of the UKs leverage was based on Scottish resources. England has very little to offer the world now. Scotland has been held back for decades when it could be a world competitor for fuels including hydrogen. Scotlsnd is more than capable of punching above its weight on the world stage. Even the CEO of Octopus energy said Scotland could have the cheepest energy in europe, if it managed its energy policy. You need to wake up Mark.
@@kevinkevin-ug9po at the very least Scotland’s share of UK debt is worth 125% of Scottish GDP. Plus the idea that Scotland is walking away from that debt is fantasy. It would mean an Indy Scotland would start life with a default meaning no one is going to lend to Scotland. Just another reason why independence is economic suicide.
Good message poorly delivered. The tone at times condescending, patronising, politically focused instead of socially focus and holding the US governmental system up as any kind of beacon of hope or system to emulate, considering the effect of that country on the rest of the world, is fundamentally wrong.
But yes, speaking as a northern sassenach, Scotland needs to stand up for itself and kick the English Parliament out of the country.
I appear to be blocked from responding to replies to my original comment. (classy) My responses are not profane, or unreasonable. here is my final 3rd attempt to respond to mmcc5846
James the first (James VI) was not m*rdered. He was the lad who planted Ulster and tried to wipe out Irish culture, to 'Britify' the island. I wasn't talking about James II(who wasn't m*rdered either). Scots were also the overseers and administrators of the Empire as much as they were cannon fodder. But hey, you go ahead and make up your own version of history if it makes you feel better.
Hi David. Not sure why, I haven't put any blocks on who can post comments.
He wasn't but king charles the 1st was.
@@user-rs5gp1dh8u Sure, although that interpretation depends on whether you're a Cromwell fan or not. Plenty of fanboys in Scotland would disagree. Anyway that has absolutely nothing to do with my original comment James I (VI) predates all that.
So what are you saying, Scotland shouldn't be independent? Yes there's always a few rogues who will do very bad things for I'll gotten gains even within their own country or in cahoots with other oppressive regimes and colonialists. That does not mean that the Scots have not in fact been hugely oppressed themselves and colonised and stolen from and mistreated etc...by the country next door. Times change, England should ditch Scotland and keep all of their hard earned cash because quite frankly their incessant complaints about 'subsidising' ("paying for")Scotland, they don't, are wearing extremely thin indeed.
@@SaveEarthPlsBeKind Well nobody is oppressing Scotland now, and everybody can make their voices heard through ballot box or protest. I'm saying Scotland doesn't want to be independent, numbers wise and psychology wise. I also think is is too intertwined culturally with the rest of the island to ever be truly autonomous. Not a question of should or shouldn't, more like when given the choice in a Referendum.....wouldn't.
She makes a lot of sense, but unfortunately she is talk about a people who are not interested in freedom! In 1914 home rules bills for Ireland and Scotland were passed and then shelved due to the war. The Scotts accepted it and defended the empire with their blood!
The Irish did something about it and obtained a form of freedom in 1921 as a dominion and walked away from the Common Wealth with their 1937 constitution. And yes they have exactly what Gunn-Barrett talks of: A written constitution enacted by the people that can only by changed by the people. And it reserves every critical decision about the destination of the nation to the people: EU membership, the Good Friday Agreement, Divorce, Abortion, Gay Marriage, the appointment and removal of the judiciary, the role of the upper house, the role of the president, the voting system and the list goes on are decision that only the people can make.
One hundred years after the shelved home rule act of 1014, the Scotts get another chance from freedom and to them on a plate and the answer: No Thanks! A hundred years of acceptance followed by a no thanks, would suggest that the Scotts are not terribly pushed about their freedom.
The sense of despair you reflect in your comments is what keeps the illegal UK going - see our film 'The UK - The Biggest Con Trick in History.' Our job as a channel is to make people in Scotland aware of their rights and challenge the UK MSM's narrative which has kept Scots prisoner in a union which has never worked in their best interests.
The majority of Scots did actually vote for independence in 2014, however, there were many incomers who swayed the vote to no.
An ex NGO activist. Not even British never mind Scottish. And now telling us how and what to do. The Nordic countries have been independent countries for a lot longer than Leah will be able to tell you. They have natural resources way beyond what Scotland has and people with grit and resilience that Scotland forgot about generations ago. The Nordic peoples are only 2 or 3 generations from hunting, shooting and fishing to make a living while the Scots have been in an industrialised society for 200 years plus. The only things these countries have in common with Scotland is near geography and population size. All else is a figment of Leah's imagination.
When she segues into the BS around the technicalities of sovereignty and the alleged oppression by England you know she has no clue about the practical necessities of competent government, a viable economic plan and the realities of generating cash flow that covers the level of national expenditure that Scottish people have been lucky to be able to get used to - ie on the backs of English taxpayer largesse.
The BS about asset stripping is beyond laughable. The parallels with Switzerland - a model economy with levels of wealth generation and gradual development going back centuries - is the stuff of dinner party blowhards. The most galling part of Leah's pseudo concern about Scotland is that her listeners will fail to detect the brazen attempt to position herself as one of the intellectuals du jour who will be happy to take up a new - and paid - NGO position in Scotland championing for the independence that will destroy what is left of a once-great country.
You don't half spout a load of sh*te.
You have just confirmed her point… she was talking about people like you in this video at one point.
@@Mr-Foad Foad.....or fud?
@@29Granty wow what a constructive answer 😂 I guess the truth hurts kiddo…
@@29Granty What a load of BOLLOCKS, you obviously understand ZERO. Scotland has a huge amount of resources and properly managed could do very well and certainly much better than under English control, HELL a two year old could run Scotland better than England has over the last 317 years. Oh by the way Holyrood was set up to fail, England cannot allow a successful Scotland on it's northern border. Oh by the way Scotland has NEVER been a "Great" country, part of a thieving bullying island yes, but the England has never been great either, just a BULLY as it still is that is easily seen by the way the idea of Scottish independence is treated.
Passing on the knowledge should be easy. The education system is run by us. So why isn't that happening?
Change is coming. Not just through flag waving but through historical and legal research. The facts are there. Reference Salvo.scot and Liberation.scot . For economic wellbeing reference Scotonomics.
Shes got a bloody cheek moving here and then try to destroy us
Alan elden you have a cheeky hand our to thieving English to destroy Scottish sovereign Scotland
Oh the irony. Every year thousands of English people retired to Scotland to avail themselves of our better NHS, free prescriptions and personal care. Then most of them vote Tory or Labour who actually want to *remove* those benefits bestowed upon us by the Scottish government. Scotland is a welcoming country and we've got plenty of space for newcomers. Immigration is an essential requirement for our economy, and we certainly encourage people to come here, make it their home and put down roots. All we ask is that you respect our laws, democracy, and pay your taxes. That's it.
You are clueless
The ones destroying Scotland are the ones keeping us in this unequal union.....
How is she trying to destroy us?