Today via CommonSocial, Twitter and Facebook we asked for your responses to our #CommonDebate feature
AS part of Scotland’s new media, what you think about the news is a top priority for CommonSpace – we want to know how you feel about major news stories, and what events you think should be getting attention.
Your views on news issues are incredibly important to us, and we want you to be involved every step of the way. Whenever there’s a big question or issue drawing public attention, we’ll use the #CommonDebate hashtag to make sure your voice is heard.
After the recent announcement that the Radical Independence Campaign (Ric) are holding a conference in October, and with Elaine C Smith set to host the relaunch of the Scottish Independence Convention on Sunday 18 September, along with a number of other events taking place at the weekend, there has been an increase in grassroots momemtum in the campaign for independence.
With these events in mind, today’s #CommonDebate question was: With polls on support for independence remaining static, why is predicted post-Brexit bounce not gaining traction?
Some felt that the connection between those who voted yes and who voted remain had perhaps been overstated:
@TheCommonSpace perhaps we underestimated the number of yes voters sceptical of the EU and who may now (bizarrely imo) vote no #CommonDebate
— David Williams (@El_Seguidor_FCB) September 14, 2016
Others users highlighted how Britain’s exit from the EU might not be a deal-breaking issue for many yes voters.
@TheCommonSpace @AngelaHaggerty 3) People don't care 'that' much about EU, emotive reaction just after 4) sizeable chunk of Yes also Leave
— Craig McAngus (@craigmcangus) September 14, 2016
Users cited a lack of action and the general confusion surrounding Brexit as likely to be having an effect on support for independence.
@TheCommonSpace #commonquestion vote twice now has been for status quo, to remain in UK and in Europe. The status quo has not yet changed…
— maggie mellon (@maggiemellon) September 14, 2016
@TheCommonSpace because Brexit hasn't happened yet. We're in a place of limbo and guess some voters as confused as the UKgovernment
— Anne (@annewitha_e) September 14, 2016
One twitter user wondered if Brexit carried as much weight as an issue as some perceived:
Perhaps people just don't feel that Brexit is a big enough change to warrant leaving UK? @TheCommonSpace #CommonDebate
— Rhys (@rhysfalkirk) September 14, 2016
Finally, one respondent noted that those polled on the issue of support for independence could be growing tired of continuous political upheaval and uncertainty.
@TheCommonSpace my hunch is upheaval fatigue. #CommonDebate
— Hannah (@HannahWilso) September 14, 2016
We’d like to thank everyone who responded, and encourage you all to get involved in our next #CommonDebate on CommonSocial, Twitter or Facebook, or even tell us what you think about the latest question in the comments below.
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