What would the Politics of an Independent Scotland look like if we voted YES in 2014?

[@AndyWhite-f9c]

Ironic that Bernard says if the SNP had won then Alex would have to bring the nation together as as the people who lost would be very very hurt. If you flip that over and that's where we are today.

[@SI-vb7hd]

The UK government have abysmally failed to bring the people together. Not least of all because they broke almost every part of the infamous 'vow'. Would it have been different if yes had won? No idea, i do think it would be better overall though.

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

Yep, Labour are now in number 10, but no change whatsoever. It is utter nonsense, all the talk of division when it comes to politics. The very nature of democracy is one Party wins and the others do not, but still have a small say... even if it gets ignored. When it comes to talk of division with Independence, that is the Colonists saying "we would let you have your way, only ours or none".

[@brucemacdougall6121]

The first thing that would have to happen, is that both Labour a Tory parties would have to become Scottish parties, not English, to remain in politics.

[@thomasbootham2707]

Both parties are already Scottish clearly you haven’t heard of Scottish Labour and Scottish conservatives 😂

[@brucemacdougall6121]

@@thomasbootham2707 both parties despite the name, are only registered in England, and are answerable to their Westminster parties only.

[@bensmith1324]

“You’re great Bernard, how great am I?”

[@ayescot]

SNP couldn’t be trusted to run a corner shop

[@Kiltking]

You know nothing then.

[@Wrtp.]

100% correct they have done sweet f..k all in 17 years they don’t give a f..k about Scottish people it’s independence at all costs.

[@Wrtp.]

You are 100% correct.👏👏👏👍

[@bernieburrows3731]

Where as Labour/Tory could 🤣🤣

[@paulinebrown6605]

Excellent show, always an interesting view. Keep up the great work 🙏

[@SkyEcho7]

29:48 100% Scotland would have had a two year transition out of the UK which would have been a more than reasonable amount of time to . set up our own Central Bank & currency . join EFTA EEA whilst fast tracking into the EU . ZERO divergence = almost seamless road to running our own country according to our own values & needs The biggest difference between Scottish Independence & Brexit is Scotland has ZERO interest in divergence from EU rules = EU support for Scotland to get its best deal from rUK

[@thomasbootham2707]

There is no difference between Scottish independence and brexit Scotland would be cutting itself of needlessly from its largest market the rest of the uk also 2 years would nowhere near be enough Scotland has been in the uk for hundreds of years you really think you can in tangle that relationship in 2 years give me a break 😂

[@mmcc5846]

The UK and England produce except when they are Thieving Scotland how can be the biggest market muppet​@@thomasbootham2707

[@SkyEcho7]

@@thomasbootham2707 First sentence 'would have had...' Relates to the scenario expressed at 29:48

[@TheRaminski]

HAHAHAHAHA Deluded beyond your imagination.

[@thomasbootham2707]

@@TheRaminski prove its deluded then if you are so confident it took the uk 5 years to untangle itself from a market it had been a member for 40 years Scotland has been part of the uk market for hundreds of years you really believe that can be untangled in 2 years Scotland has sort out how the debt will be shared, what happens to the Scot’s serving in the military, the oil reserves and how they will be shared, what will happen to trident, the bank of Scotland has stated it would move to London if Scotland declared itself independent, what would happen with the monarchy would Scotland become a republic or keep the monarch, what would happen to the nhs and would Scotland be allowed to keep the pound these are all issues that would take a very long time to sort out it’s just a fact and the snp hasn’t made clear how most of these issues would be resolved

[@louisehogg8472]

One area of negative comments on here I DO agree with, is the lack of discussion of what impact, and how soon, the various Sleeper Agents for rUK within the SNP, would have had on firstly, the Independence negotiations, and secondly, the POLITICAL independence of Scotland during that first ten years. Would a few early scandals have uncovered some of them, and routed the others? Would Scotland have hit very stormy waters, originating in interference from London and Washington? Would EFTA and the EU, been drawn into quite open opposition towards entitled behaviour from Countries used to having their own way in our affairs? How quickly would a Scottish Intelligence Service have been able to counter any meddling?

[@Magpie6639]

Sleeper agents??? You nats are so deluded

[@johnstuart7244]

And how did Alba do in the election? Every candidate lost their deposit. Way to go Alec.

[@KizzieWiz]

I always found B Ponsonby sitting on the fence! 🙄. I know that Scotland will be much better off being Independent from the British State! We are a small but very wealthy country and that is the reason England will not agree to dissolving the Union!

[@saulgoodman2278]

You must be mad!

[@Wrtp.]

Away and don’t talk piss.

[@Albanach-je1nk]

​@@saulgoodman2278 you mist be English

[@TheRaminski]

@@Albanach-je1nk Is that the Scotch MIST?

[@louisehogg8472]

Well THIS programme must have struck a raw nerve with the naysayers, going by the number of parroted, un-evidenced negative comments on here!

[@ayescot]

Understanding our past (corruption or incompetence beyond belief) has determined the future ! Scotland speaks

[@thomas77777]

I found this reflection on the past pretty pointless and quite depressing really….

[@JohnTCowie]

Likewise Even at double speed could only get to 22.40 before switched it off Bizarre and what a wasted opportunity. Depressing is the word. The independence movement is not being served.

[@davidewing3628]

That lassie might 've had her hair done. Whit a ticket!

[@ayescot]

Salmond is a busted flush ..

[@itsmedave7815]

So, your anti SNP and anti Alex???

[@TheRaminski]

He is desperate to get back onto the magic money tree, that is what it has always been about, free money and an easy comfortable life for him and the cultists.

[@johnfisher7587]

There would be no trains no buses and definitely no ferries

[@louisehogg8472]

I misread that as 'there would be no trans...' and thought 😀

[@thomasbootham2707]

Scotland is like that tenant that constantly complains and says one day they will move out and buy a large house but only ever talks about it and never actually goes ahead with it if Scotland wants to leave bloody leave then stop talking about it and blaming the English for your problems and go the English are tired of being the whipping boy for Scottish independence I say this as an Irishmen living in the uk

[@TheRaminski]

It is only the mel gibson followers that moan and talk pish, the majority of Scots love the UNION and we are in it for ever.

[@eckie4679]

@@TheRaminskitroll 😂

[@Lawrence4000-s3k]

We didn't see any acceptance from the losers in the Brexit referendum. Most politicians and the establishment did everything they could to overturn that vote and would have tried it in 2014.

[@bobbymcpherson3475]

Alex have you got any views on how we can extricate ourselves from the claws of fascism?

[@TheRaminski]

get rid of the devolved assemblies and that bunch of expensive chancers in the BIG cooncil building in Edinburg would be a great way to start.

[@Madmaster-bo4rc]

You would have 270,000 less jobs that's for sure

[@mmcc5846]

Madmaster 270000 less English more like

[@Madmaster-bo4rc]

@mmcc5846 Look it up 270,000 jobs in Scotland are linked to the UK internal market

[@eckie4679]

@@Madmaster-bo4rcand there will still be that market

[@Madmaster-bo4rc]

@eckie4679 For sure, but with tariffs on Scottish goods. But I'm sure the headquarters of the companies will move to England like Mcvities did

[@ayescot]

So much has been wasted and is being wasted.. why don’t you admit you couldn’t rum a piss up in a brewery

[@johnbuchan4664]

Two nats waffling

[@bernieburrows3731]

Why even interview him? 🤔

[@Vkng2458]

That Tasmina is a hard listen, maybe get someone else in to bolster the team!! The ALBA party look like a 2 person tag team

[@KizzieWiz]

Don’t be so ridiculous! 😂😂

[@JohnTCowie]

​@@KizzieWizkizzir I agree with what they posted. Alba have become pedestrian. It's become a shrinking clique of two. and cannot believe their 2026 'strategy' is to support and work with quote the 'nationalist party SNP keeping 2/3rds of their mspc with a paltry handful of ALBA Something has gone seriously amiss witu ALBA and I've had to leave. The non existent, cowardly, , illogical (SNP are NOT AN INDEPENDENCE PARTY) aiming low "strategy for 2026 was the final straw. This baloney interview and others confirm it. The Alex Neil one where he said SNP just didn't get the message across Nope. Kizzie. Something is amiss. + What the hell is the Dr Whitford, Cherry and Ponsonby show next Saturday all about?

[@janesaunders8835]

🎉give them independence, take away all the millions, billions we give them, barnett formula, give the money to help the heroes, cancer charities, etc 🎉

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

You give? Ha, ha, ha.

[@Kiltking]

What a load of nonsense..

[@sn4rff]

💙🤍💙

[@TheRaminski]

Scotland would have been a third world country sooner that it has taken the snp to this date.

[@ianherd569]

What colour of uniform will the Scottish Air Force adopt?

[@kennypaterson9980]

Don’t start all this nonsense again! Thought we’d finally put it to bed..

[@TheRaminski]

Looks like they have pished the bed and are making a fuss again. SNP is dead.

[@Albanach-je1nk]

​@@TheRaminski orange like Donald Trump

[@freeforester1717]

For a truly 'independent' assessment of Scotlands currency and borrowing options, see the Institute for Government's two very interesting reviews of these all too often u spoken aspects. We can indeed vote for a 30% overnight reduction in our pensions, currency and asset values, and let the management of our finances be run by the people presently pulling the levers of power, IF we decide to so do....

[@kevinkevin-ug9po]

@freeforester1717 How did you come to that conclusion, what methodology or financial information. Considering there would be a transition period and settlement of assets, rights, responsiblities and liabilities. You must provide eclvidence of how you came to that conclusion.

[@seastnanseastnan7765]

Yawn... The usual unionist scaremongering laced with vague threats. It's all they have. It is all they have ever had.

[@freeforester1717]

Are you unable to find the links? Look up: Institute for government, currency options for an independent Scotland and Institute for Government, how an independent Scotland would borrow on the international finance markets Trusting this is of help to you, but please feel free to come back for the direct links - if you’re unable to look them up for yourself.

[@JohnM...]

No one cares anymore.

[@bernieburrows3731]

Rubbish, a lot of people care.

[@yvonnesmith2115]

It is over. Give up.

[@kevinkevin-ug9po]

@yvonnesmith2115 You provide nothing to the conversation other than negative thinking.

[@seastnanseastnan7765]

@@kevinkevin-ug9po They are incapable of positive thinking when it comes to Scotland. They hate their country so much that they really wish they had been born engerlish. They need an englishman to give them the permission that they can be free. 'SadSacks'='unionist'.

[@eleanorbarrie3527]

NEVER!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊

[@Magpie6639]

No,they're just giving you all sound advice for your own benefit. Independence is dead and buried as confirmed by 4th July election results ​@@kevinkevin-ug9po

[@JohnHarvey-ip5jh]

make us

[@Magpie6639]

Well,for a start it would be a poverty-stricken nightmare without generous Barnett formula funding from Westminster. Thank goodness it'll never happen,no matter what the dirty old man and his sidekick crooked solicitor say

[@veronicamorrison6056]

Balderdash! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@saulgoodman2278]

​@@veronicamorrison6056 Facts. Deal with it.

[@veronicamorrison6056]

@@saulgoodman2278 Untrue. All of it! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@iceninja46]

@@veronicamorrison6056 These people with the mentality of flat earthers should really learn what the Barnett Formula actually does, instead of sitting under their wee bridges...

[@veronicamorrison6056]

@@iceninja46 why don’t you explain to to us all, Smart Alec?

[@JohnTCowie]

Even at double speed as this conversation was both pointless, boring and pedestrian, could only get to 22m40. ZERO mention of SNP being hijacked by Saboteurs. What a wasted opportunity. ALBA really need to up their game

[@TheRaminski]

they really need to retire and go to sleep.

[@richardmurphy4520]

It would look like an eastern European slum with islamic Pakistani governorship with enforced muslim culture.

[@eckie4679]

Pretty much like England then 🙄

[@Jesus420.69]

TLDR: something like North Korea.