Bill Cruickshank

Socialist and believer in the right of the Scottish people to determine their own future: In the proud tradition of John Maclean, James Connolly and Jimmy Reid.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

One thing has become very clear the British have decided to increase their efforts to destabilise @TheSNP the only party capable of delivering independence. Hence I will not be taking part in any discussions or promoting any event which helps the British.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@AustinRSheridan Austin as a long time member of @theSNP I say it is time for our party to produce a credible route to independence. Scots have had enough of the independence can being kicked down the road. It's time for real positive action.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

When you think about it this is an extraordinary poll: https://t.co/A29VdyBW2U Nearly 50% of Scots support a Unilateral Declaration of Independence. Only a few years ago this would be unthinkable. Frustration with the so called union is growing fast.

[The National @ScotNational]

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Poll reveals nearly half support Scottish independence without a vote

[The National @ScotNational]

Tomorrow's front page 📰

Poll reveals nearly half support Scottish independence without a vote

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@bp1947 @MhairiHunter I totally agree no wonder so many supporters of independence are so disheartened.

[MSM Monitor @msm_monitor]

Isn't going to happen of course, but the striking thing is how many folk would back UDI. The poll suggests a very high immoveable Indy hard-core, almost certainly higher than its BritNat equivalent.

[The Warrior Badger @warriorbadger]

There is no Scottish media.

There is no real news.

These are the actions of a hostile foreign media, entirely at odds with the Scottish Government and the common weal of the Scottish people.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@mgshanks Colonial office you mean.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@NoteTaker_X @mooreholmes24 They are when all the real power is retained at Westminster. I would be interested to see these tracking polls you are talking about.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@JGrewar49311 Murder is murder no matter where it happens. Personally I support the Harper family in their struggle for justice. Others may choose not to & that is entirely their right.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/ZN1OdMB0x5

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@NoteTaker_X @mooreholmes24 Wales like Scotland is in a colonial devolutionary straightjacket designed by Labour to keep both countries in a 'power devolved is power retained' situation. Fortunately most Scots are now realising that, hence polling for independence now consistently over 50%.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@JGrewar49311 Maybe just to support a family seeking justice for a murdered loved one. They have my support as do the many thousands murdered in Gaza. It's a kind of humanitarian thing for me.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@JNolnah I totally agree.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

"stay away" from independence means stay away from democracy: https://t.co/7CnsQUO1xp A poor excuse. Never did trust Corbyn on Scotland.

[The National @ScotNational]

'I was told to stay away from [independence] by a lot of people who should have known better'

@jeremycorbyn reveals that during his time as Labour leader, he was pressured to stick to the Westminster line on Scottish independence

[johan nolnah @JNolnah]

@BjCruickshank It’s a nailed on certainty that every PM on entering 10 Downing Street is instructed of the Westminster party line re. Scots indy. There will be no further referendum as they now expect to lose. Independence needs taken..

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@NoteTaker_X @mooreholmes24 Who won the Welsh election in May again? Oh that's right Plaid Cymru.

[jimmer — Scottish always 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @jimmerfaestoney]

"A Union of equals" — my arse!

[William McKenzie @William15539570]

@LloydAMelville @BjCruickshank @theSNP Speaking as an SNP member I can tell you that because of the total ‘inaction’ of the party on independence that my membership like many others is hanging on a very shaky nail and very soon there will be no ‘membership’ worth mentioning.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@LloydAMelville @theSNP Lloyd poll after poll in the last few years has shown #YES over 50%, I cannot for the life me understand where you are coming from on this. Alex Salmond went when #YES was at 28%. I am not sure you & the rest of the leadership understand the frustration amongst the membership.

[Bill Cruickshank @BjCruickshank]

@NoteTaker_X @mooreholmes24 Colin I am done here, not sure why you are choosing to ignore all available evidence, but I hope when the UK does dissolve it's not too painful. Enjoy what's left of the union.

[Staffie Dugz for Indy🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @grazza62]

@BjCruickshank @BBCRadioScot It’s the fact they receive public money for their shambolic blatant propaganda. SNP should at least be trying to get a conversation started on the devolution of broadcasting.