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Time ahead the greatest challenge ever for independence movement, says Flynn

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Paton, C. (2026, October 15). Time ahead the greatest challenge ever for independence movement, says Flynn. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/aberdeen-snp-prime-minister-scotland-westminster-b1300974.html

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Stephen Flynn stated that the upcoming period will be the most challenging yet for the independence movement in Scotland. He noted that while there is significant progress with leaders from three UK nations advocating for constitutional changes and a British Prime Minister supporting Scottish independence based on public desire, the growing momentum of the movement also makes future efforts more difficult. Flynn emphasized the importance of grassroots support and patience as key to overcoming these challenges.

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Stephen Flynn, a prominent leader in the Scottish independence movement, declared on October 15, 2026, that the period ahead would be the "greatest challenge" his movement has ever faced. Flynn noted the shift in public opinion towards supporting independence and highlighted the increasing calls for constitutional change across three nations within the UK. He emphasized that while significant progress has been made, sustaining this momentum requires continued effort, patience, and persuasion at a local level to ensure victory.

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The coming period will be the “greatest challenge” the independence movement has ever faced, Stephen Flynn has said. asserted

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He said: “Look at where we stand now – three nations of the UK whose leaders are committed to constitutional change, a British Prime Minister telling us we can have our independence when the people of Scotland want it. asserted

people → say → it

“All of us should feel pride in how far our movement has come.” asserted

movement → feel → pride

He added: “We are winning the argument, we can see that by reading the newspapers or listening to the panic of unionist politicians.” asserted

we → add → politicians

“One by one, we must persuade our families, our friends, our neighbours, of our cause – one by one, step by step. asserted

we → persuade → step

“It takes effort, it takes patient persuasion, it takes hard graft, but we can see that it is working and it is precisely because it is working that the period ahead will be the greatest challenge our movement has ever faced. “With the weight of Scottish public opinion moving to our cause, we will se that final lap through together – for Scotland.” asserted

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Time ahead the greatest challenge ever for independence movement, says Flynn

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