An exciting first step to a stronger Yes movement – BiS is reaching out across the Yes movement to Reset. Reunite. Rebuild and Win.

Believe in Scotland and the SNP sign a working agreement, here is everything you need to know:

A Landmark Agreement

Believe in Scotland (BiS) and the Scottish National Party (SNP) have signed a working agreement, marking an important milestone in the shared mission to advance Scottish independence. The agreement was signed on Saturday the 4th of October in a packed Blair Blether In, the local Yes Hub in Blairgowrie. The agreement reflects a joint commitment to bring together political leadership, grassroots campaigning, and civic engagement in order to ensure Scotland’s future is determined by the people of Scotland.The organisations have agreed to work together to:

• Convince the public of the benefits of independence, focusing on the tangible, direct improvements it can bring to people’s lives, communities, and Scotland’s wellbeing and long-term prosperity;
• Champion the sovereign right of the Scottish people to decide their future, honouring the decision that Scotland’s constitutional future must rest with its people;

The SNP will join BiS in building a wider platform for unity and engagement across the independence movement through the Scottish Independence Congress. And encourage civic participation, ensuring the campaign for independence is built with and for the people of Scotland, through inclusive dialogue, engagement, and grassroots involvement.

Reaching out across the Yes movement: Reset, Reunite, Rebuild, Win

At Believe in Scotland, our mission is clear: Reset the debate, Reunite the movement, Rebuild our momentum and Win independence for Scotland.

This agreement is a first step in that process. It demonstrates the SNP’s willingness to collaborate more closely with the grassroots, while affirming Believe in Scotland’s role as a non-party, movement-wide umbrella organisation for the independence campaign. This is not about aligning with any one political party, but rather the first step in our plan to reunite the entire Yes movement and get the campaign for Scottish independence back on the front foot again.

BiS has already approached Scotland’s other independence-supporting parties with parliamentarians in their ranks and after positive initial conversations we are optimistic about progressing similar understandings with them soon. In addition, we will continue reaching out to non-party Yes organisations to explore opportunities for working together, building a broad, inclusive campaign powered by Scotland’s civic voice.

The Voice of the Movement: The Scottish Independence Congress

Central to this collaboration will be the renewed Scottish Independence Congress, an initiative led by Believe in Scotland. The Scottish Independence Congress has been run by Believe in Scotland since 2021 acting as a platform for discourse for Believe in Scotland’s 143 affiliated local and national grassroots independence groups. The Congress has had contributions from both political and grassroots leaders across the movement since its inception. This renewed and fully inclusive Congress will act as the voice of the movement, bringing together grassroots groups and political leadership to create a positive dialogue, and cooperation.This is about ensuring that the Yes movement speaks to the people of Scotland with clarity and unity on the values we share and the key benefits of independence that we all agree on.

Statements

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, Founder of Believe in Scotland, said:

“Scotland can not wait much longer for its independence. Once we are independent, there will be so much that we can do to secure Scotland’s wellbeing and its prosperity.

“This agreement, I believe, marks a watershed moment for the independence campaign. The principle political party of independence and the grassroots led independence campaign umbrella body are seeking to collaborate to better communicate the benefits of independence to the people of Scotland.

“It’s about resetting the independence campaign, rebuilding our momentum and most importantly reuniting the movement to get Scotland ready to win our independence.” “We’ve already reached out to other political parties with parliamentarians in their ranks and had very positive discussions. ”

First Minister and SNP Leader John Swinney said:

The agreement signalled a “renewed moment of unity and purpose for the independence movement”.

“I am proud to solidify our commitment to working with Believe in Scotland to deliver a campaign that empowers people across the country,”

“This is about more than political cooperation – it’s about building trust, broadening engagement, and ensuring that Scotland’s future is chosen by its people, for its people.

“More than ever, I am determined to galvanise our movement and, by working closely with Believe in Scotland, I know that we are strengthening our collective ability to make the case for independence clearly, constructively, and with purpose.

“Together, we are building a powerful alliance who believe in better for Scotland – and crucially, putting the voices of people across Scotland at the heart of Scotland’s future.”

Looking Ahead

This agreement represents a new phase for Scotland’s independence campaign. One of cooperation, inclusivity, and unity. For Believe in Scotland, it is just the beginning. We are committed to reaching out across the Yes movement, from political parties to non-party Yes groups, to build the strongest possible alliance for Scotland’s future.

Together, we will Reset, Reunite, Rebuild – Win

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