16/02/2023
“A chance to rethink the way we approach the fight to restore Scotland’s independence. A moment at which we can break with the past and begin anew. I fervently hope others across the Yes movement might read a similar message in Nicola Sturgeon’s words.
But for any of this to happen we must all also take this as an opportunity to reset relationships within the independence movement. To draw a line under old disputes and call a truce on animosities. A time to set aside grievances that have arisen largely because of the mishandling of the constitutional issue. To accept that it has been mishandled, as the evidence testifies. To accept also that the period for blame has expired. There can be no fresh start while we cling to past grievances.
Regrettably, as I peruse reactions to Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on social media, this looks like yet another opportunity that is set to be squandered. It’s not too late. There is still time to stop. Still time to hit that reset button.”
One of the things that happens when a political leader steps down is that everybody (and it certainly seems like it is literally everybody) turns to poring over their resignation speech dissecting …