What do you know about the Scottish Justice System? Many ordinary folk assume that as its name suggests, it is about obtaining justice. However if it touches your own life, people soon realise that the Scottish Government, through the Cabinet Secretary For Justice and the Justice Directorate, have extensive powers and primary responsibility for the …
By Brian Nugent, Alliance to Liberate Scotland candidate Two school hustings later, and one question that really stirred up the pupils at each event was whether mobile phones should be allowed in schools or not. In early April, a jury in New Mexico found against Meta, saying that they were liable in a case involving …
Is the SNP Fit to Govern?By Douglas McCulloch PhD (Head of Policy, Sovereignty) Introduction Why is Mr Swinny’s plan a secret? If we are not fit to know what it is, perhaps we should assess the fitness of the SNP to govern. Accountability This is a democracy; as a people, we should be willing and …
Brian Nugent: Scottish Government Showing “Dereliction of Duty” on Fisheries Protection Shetland – At the fishing industry hustings held in Lerwick Town Hall on 8 April, Brian Nugent, Alliance to Liberate Scotland (and Sovereignty) candidate for Shetland MSP, spoke strongly about the Scottish Government’s approach to fisheries enforcement. Fishing issues were front and centre throughout …
Sovereignty has today launched its Sovereignty Manifesto – a bold blueprint that puts Scotland first and sets out a clear path to independence and prosperity. From Glasgow, Fife, Inverness, Shetland to the Western Isles, candidates from Sovereignty are united in their belief that Scotland can stand on its own two feet. Here, six voices explain …
Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) – follow the science1 A major long-term study,² span of 25 years, 1996 to 2019, was released on 4 April in Finland, by the Tampere University Hospital, by Professor Riittakerttu Kaltiala³ who has run Finland’s youth gender clinic since 2011. “Those supporting Gender Transition should read the report from Finland that …
By Laurie Moffat Cowdenbeath 2026 Holyrood Candidate for Sovereignty Published: March 30, 2026 The momentum behind the Alliance to Liberate Scotland (AtLS) has put Sovereignty’s policies under fresh scrutiny. Registered with the Electoral Commission on February 3, 2026, AtLS unites Sovereignty, Independents for Independence and grassroots activists around one clear message: “Independence nothing less, independence nothing else.” The Crowdfunder is live …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release19 March 2026Contact: Laurie Moffat, Secretary Sovereignty Email: info@sovereignty.scot Sovereignty Statement: Sovereignty Calls for a Singular Focus on Independence Sovereignty has noted with respect the recent statement from the Independence for Scotland Party (ISP) announcing their decision to stand independently following their withdrawal from the Alliance to Liberate Scotland (AtLS). We extend our heartfelt appreciation …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Nugent Leader of Sovereignty / Alliance to Liberate Scotland Shetland Candidate Email: info@sovereignty.scot Website: https://sovereignty.scot Date: March 8, 2026 Celebrate International Women’s Day by Dropping Gender Recognition Reform Shetland, Scotland – “Sunday was International Women’s Day. One way to celebrate this properly would be for the parties that voted the …
Sovereignty warmly welcomes the Alliance to Liberate Scotland, which was officially registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission on 3 February 2026.1 Alliance to Liberate Scotland will stand candidates in the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May 2026, collaborating closely with Sovereignty and the Independence for Scotland Party (ISP) as part of a …
Ash Regan says dogs have more protection than women and girls after MSPs voted down her proposals to overhaul prostitution law in the Scottish Parliament.1 Brian Nugent, Sovereignty candidate for Shetland, said: “Voters really ought to pay attention to what goes on at the Scottish Parliament; they would not be impressed. Despite polling showing 67% …
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is at Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament, with amendments under consideration and the final debate and vote expected before the session ends in March 2026. After passing Stage 1 narrowly (70-56) in May 2025 and having many protective amendments rejected at Stage 2 (ended November 2025), this …