Independence means that Scotland would have the normal powers that almost every other country enjoys. Rather than political policy being decided by the UK Parliament at Westminster, it would be decided here in Scotland by our own Government. Scotland would be an individual member of the United Nations and we would decide our own foreign policy.

We believe that after nearly 300 years of the British union, Scotland's right to direct consultation on its constitutional future, is long overdue. Independence First has no political views whatsoever and our campaign is intended to be wide enough to include every person living in Scotland. (Sympathisers who live outside Scotland can join the campaign as associate members).

Independence First believes that any decisions on staying in or leaving the EU, or whether Scotland should be a monarchy or a republic or any other non-independence issue which might fall within the remit of a referendum, should be subjected to sovereignty of the Scottish people through future post-independence referenda and not included within any independence referendum question.

To register your support for the campaign simply send an email to the membership secretary. To officially join the campaign please send a letter with your contact details and cheque made payable to 'Independence First' for £10 (£5 unwaged) to our membership secretary:

Keri Coull,
Balnabreich Cottages,
Balnabreich, near Brechin,
DD9 6RN.

Our campaigning page offers a few ideas as to how you can help the campaign right now. Find Independence 1st contacts in your area here.

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