‘IT’S time for change.” “Communities are crying out for change.” “People are yearning for change.” “Voters want change and the way…
‘IT’S time for change.” “Communities are crying out for change.” “People are yearning for change.” “Voters want change and the way to get that change is to vote
The argument’s simplicity is unmistakable. And Yes supporters are not immune to it as they flock to Labour in large numbers. Perhaps the central question to ask however is do voters really believe Labour will make the economic, social and political changes they want to see? “Change?” That’s the last thing on Labour’s mind! The fact is Labour are offering no alternative to the Tories whatsoever. And proposes no change to the wealth and power relationships in Scotland today.
Serious attitudes are therefore needed to expose Labour in Scotland. Its inevitable failure will, in due course, help the independence cause. Their message that independence means little will change is not only conservative, it is doomed to failure, for it fundamentally contradicts the biggest attraction our message has – hope!
Colin Fox is co-spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party and was on the Yes Scotland Advisory Board from 2012 to 2014We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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