Lesley Riddoch above telling viewers that the SNP leadership is too comfortable in their jobs and that ‘to too many people, they look like they’re behind an ivory tower.’

I know, there are those in the SNP leadership a bit too comfortable but I remain convinced that the party heads inevitably toward independence and I see little evidence for Riddoch’s claims.

There is evidence from polls that voters think the SNP is out of touch but that is rarely on the push for independence.

YouGov and Survation in early 2026, had Cost-of-Living (48%) and NHS (39%), Housing, Education and Crime, all above Independence at 17%. https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/55758-scotland-political-snapshot-october-2026

I understand the impatience but it’s clear we have some way to go to convince voters andrushing into to an excited UDI will badly ‘scare the horses’ and set us back years.

A nice calm referendum squeezed out of a weakened Labour party and promoted in cohort with Wales and Ireland is what we need and can win. Ca’cannae.