Suffocating Britannia

We are truly entering interesting times, devolution in its guise of a Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Six County administration are starting to bear fruit. When the British Labour party embarked on the idea of devolution for Wales and Scotland, reactionaries mostly Conservative Unionists, recoiled in horror. The prospect of weakening central control from London sent them into a frenzy, many Conservative leaders warned that devolution would be the first of many gradual steps towards the break up of the Union.

How right they were.

Devolution has transformed politics, people in Wales and Scotland are increasingly looking towards their respective capitals, Cardiff and Edinburgh for political guidance and leadership. Whitehall is no longer viewed with importance, rather it is regarded with animosity and seen as a stumbling block to further autonomy. The significance of this, is not only symbolic it is an indication of growing desire among people in Wales but particular Scotland for Independence and freedom. London is resented, the Scottish Nationalist Party is debating and creating policy that reflects the needs of the Scottish people, Alex Salmond is proving that Scottish people are more than capable of leading Scotland.

The cause for independence is strengthened by this fact, opinion polls are proving that support for greater autonomous powers is desired by the overwhelmingly majority of Scottish people, support for full independence has been rising and depending on which opinion poll you read, ranges from 40% to 52%. (A massive increase compared to 5 or 10 years ago)
This desire can be seen in Wales to, more powers similar to that of the Scottish Parliament are now being demanded.

Here in the North, London is becoming increasingly marginalised, the politics of change, driven by Sinn Féin are proving that local elected politicians have the capability to work and create policy on behalf of the people of Ireland.

All-Ireland networking and integration is strengthened on a daily basis, Unionist leaders are frequently meeting and discussing affairs with Ministers from right across the island. Unionists and Republicans are working together on an All-Ireland basis.

The picture is clear, Scotland and Wales are moving towards independence and we are moving towards unity. With Sinn Féin at the helm, our path towards freedom and independence is certain.

Perhaps now the SDLP might realise the futility of their efforts and stop sitting in a foreign parliament and swearing an oath to a foreign Queen.

Our future is unity, an Ireland that is independent and free,