On 8th December 2011 the SNP gained another seat in Local Goverment. Yours truly is now the SNP Councillor for Hamilton West & Earnock. I am extremely humled and proud to have won this election and given the opportunity to work hard for the people I represent.  The SNP have been working hard to keep Scotland moving Forward and this result reflects this. In this ward we won by 50%+1 of the vote to secure a first round knock out. I cannot thank the people who voted me ennough and promise to listen to them, support them and make every attempt to gain positive outcomes for them. The SNP nationally are enjoying similiar polls and the % of people supporting independence is still growing. This by election result did not gain much pubilicity through the media. All of the political parties are aware of the significance of these results but the media still do not show this result even on political programmes. Had this seat been won by any other party I am sure the coverage would have increased dramatically and the media would have been happy to report that the SNP had lost ground. Please try to look through the propoganda and ask yourself why  the media seem as biaised. Scotland is more than equipped to move forward with independence. The energy resources we have available and goodwill for the people of Scotland around the world are only two small reasons why independence is required. Independencefor Scotland will improve our country and the relationship with England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Eire and beyond.

Due to the recent death of local independent Councillor Tommy Gilligan there will be a by-election which will take place on 8th December 2011. Tommy was a very well known and highly respected Councillor. He dedicated his time and energy to the people he represented. I am proud to be the SNP Candidate to stand in this by-election and if successful I will try my hardest to gain the respect of those I hope to represent.

If you would like to support me in this campaign please do no hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me via email by going to the 'contact us' page and clicking on my email address.

I thank you in advance John

The latest opinion polls show 39% in support of independence, 38% against independence and 23% undecided. The Scottish population are slowly beginning to believe in the positive aspirations of the SNP and Scotland. Not the scaremongering that is reported in the media which is almost always anti-independence. Read more by clickin go on the links below
http://www.tns-bmrb.co.uk/assets-uploaded/documents/press-release-independence-poll-aug-11_1315215048.pdf

http://news.scotsman.com/opinion/Joan-McAlpine-Clamour-fails-to.6831264.jp

The SNP continue to build momentum and inspire hope and a positive outlook for the population of Scotland. There are currently 363 elected SNP Coucillors. The SNP have recently reported that nearly 400 people have completed an application to become a candidate in next years Council Elections. These elections will take place on 3rd May 2012.

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The SNP have launched their new political party broadcast.

What Has The Scottish Goverment Ever Done For Us? 

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Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP deputy leader and Scotland's deputy first minister, said: "Today's poll shows there is all to play for in Scotland's election this May, with the SNP moving ahead of Labour and achieving a poll rating four points higher than the election results of 2007.

"As voters look toward Scotland's election, it is the SNP's strong record in office, our team of recognised and trusted ministers and MSPs, and the vision we have for Scotland's future, that is winning the support of voters who want to re-elect a Scottish government that is working for Scotland."

The Mori/Times poll of 1,000 people was conducted between 10 and 13 February. The results were as follows:

Constituency Vote

SNP: 37%

Labour: 36%

Tory: 13%

LD: 10%

Regional Vote

SNP: 35%

Labour: 33%

Tory: 13%

LD: 10%

Grn: 6%

The SNP have proven that they have the focus, determination, skills, knowledge and complete desire to govern Scotland in a positive manner to enable this wonderful country of ours to flourish and achieve its own potential. The SNP have and will continue, to fight this campaign on policies and commitments. This is rather than go down the same old road as other parties where their campaign is more interested in political gain and negativity rather than telling the voter what they plan to do. 


The Scottish population are now looking for our goverment to tell us what they can achieve, rather than telling us what other parties cannot achieve.


It is time to get involved in the future of your country. Start believing that the future can be better and vote the SNP to make it happen.


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The SNP has become Scotland's largest party with nearly 16,000 members after Labour's claims to have 20,000 members were revealed as spin.

In June SNP membership stood at 15,945 as it continues to increase steadily from 10,854 in 2004.

Labour's claim to have 20,000 Scottish members, made at the leadership hustings in June, was exposed when the UK leadership results showed there were only 13,000 members in Scotland. Nearly 3,000 less than the SNP.

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