Mobile Phones Make You Passive: Why They Have No Place in Schools

Mobile Phones Make You Passive: Why They Have No Place in Schools

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 …

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Scotland Is Becoming A Dumping Ground

Scotland Is Becoming a Dumping Ground for Lack of Public Conveniences

Scotland Is Becoming a Dumping Ground for Lack of Public ConveniencesA paper from Flora Badger List Candidate for the Highlands and Islands Regional Seat 19 April 2026 The Scottish Highlands is a beautiful, unique and quiet place to live and visit, from the wild rugged coastline to peaceful, unspoilt glens. Yet its very popularity is …

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Is the SNP Fit to Govern

Is the SNP Fit to Govern?

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 …

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Scottish Government’s handling of fisheries enforcement

Brian Nugent Accuses Scottish Government of “Dereliction of Duty” on Fisheries

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 …

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Sovereignty Manifesto Launch: Unleashing Scotland’s Future

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 …

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Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) – follow the science

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 KaltialaÂł who has run Finland’s youth gender clinic since 2011. “Those supporting Gender Transition should read the report from Finland that …

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Sovereignty Statement on Alan McManus

Sovereignty: Beyond Left-Right Dogma – A Pragmatic Path for an Independent Scotland

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 …

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Independence Nothing Less, Independence Nothing Else: Sovereignty Welcomes Alliance to Liberate Scotland

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 …

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My Quirky Campaign in Cumbernauld & Kilsyth

by Alan McManus, Sovereignty and the Alliance to Liberate Scotland candidate for Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Knowing that folk are likely to get very bored, very quickly, of conventional party politicking in the run-up to Holyrood 2026, I decided to run a quirky campaign in Cumbernauld & Kilsyth where I’m standing for Sovereignty and the Alliance …

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Unbuyable Bill Defeated: SNP Inaction on Protecting Women and Girls

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% …

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