The Celtic League passed the following motion of support for IF at their 2005 annual General Meeting which was held in Skye on the 12-14th of August.

RE: INDEPENDENCE FIRST

1.1 The Celtic League supports the aims and objectives of Independence First, the Scottish campaign for a referendum on national independence, and notes that the organisation is both non-party and trans-party.

1.2 Recognises that the UK has never given the people of Alba [Scotland] or Cymru [Wales] the opportunity to vote in such referenda, contrary to UN self-determination guidelines.

1.3 Reaffirms its support for Scottish independence and opposes British moves to hinder its coming about.

A spokesman for the Alba Branch of the Celtic League said: "The Celtic League warmly welcomes the formation of Independence First and hopes that the campaign for a referendum on independence will be successful. Just as we believe it is important for Celtic Nations to work together to achieve their independence we also believe that the Scottish people will win their independence through uniting their efforts. Independence First has received support from all corners of the Independence movement, the Celtic League is pleased to offer its support also to this important campaign."