Voices for Scotland explained

Voices for Scotland
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Founder:Scottish Independence Convention
Type:Company limited by guarantee
Registration Id:SC618245
Formation:25 April 2019
Headquarters:5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8EJ
Key People:Elaine C Smith, Convener
Focus:Scottish independence

Voices for Scotland is the campaign arm of the Scottish Independence Convention, formed in April 2019. The organisation is a civic campaign for Scottish independence, with an aim to get support for Scottish independence above 60%[1]

History

The Scottish Independence Convention (SIC) is a cross-party, non partisan group with the aim of bringing together pro-independence parties, groups and organisations to promote the concept and ideals of an independent Scotland. The current conveners is Elaine C. Smith, with vice convener Dave Thompson. The SIC was created in 2005 as a forum for those of all political persuasions and none who support independence, and to be a national catalyst for Scottish independence.[2]

Launch

The organisation was launched on 25 April 2019, setting its aims, relationship with the larger independence referendum, and the research carried out to persuade Scottish residents to back independence.[3]

Organisations

Several organisations participate within Voices for Scotland to ensure a civic, multi-party campaign, such participants include:[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About. Voices for Scotland. 12 April 2019 . en-GB. 2019-04-25.
  2. News: The claymore count: the groups fighting for and against Scottish independence . Severin . Carrell . . 22 June 2012 . 29 March 2015.
  3. News: Brexit discontent drives new grassroots push for Scottish independence. 2019-04-25. Reuters. 2019-04-25. en.
  4. News: Announcing a New National Campaign . Robin . McAlpine . Bella Caledonia . Bella Caledonia . 18 September 2018 . 19 September 2018.