Mann: SNP Conference Delegation Speak of Strong Relationship

October 18, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The Manx Chief Minister has been speaking about the strongrelationship that has been built up with the Scottish National Party afterleading a delegation to the Party’s annual conference. He said that he has a good working relationship with

Continue Reading

Alba: Salmond Flicks Off RT Interview Critics

September 21, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE It appears the UK media and political parties cannot miss an opportunity to attack or demonise Alex Salmond. Despite the fact Salmond is one of those rare creatures in politicians ‘a man of principle’ (remember he stood down

Continue Reading

Scotland: Social Justice Secretary Hits Out Over Child Poverty

July 29, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Scottish Government Social Justice Secretary, Alex Neil MSP, has hit out at the UK governments decision to redefine child poverty saying that tens of thousands of children will suffer as a consequence. He told Scottish media: “By changing

Continue Reading

Salmond: Another Referendum Inevitable

July 29, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Former Scottish First Minister says a second referendum on Scottish independence is inevitable. Speaking on the BBC ‘Andrew Marr’ Sunday morning political slot the former First Minister said that several factors might trigger such a referendum however he

Continue Reading

Police Scotland Alerted to Abuse Directed at SNP Leader

April 7, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE POLICE SCOTLAND ALERTED TO ABUSE DIRECTED AT SNP LEADER Just two days after we expressed concern about unwarranted and vitriolic abuse aimed at politicians a further instance of the behavior has come to light. Again the politician being

Continue Reading

Last Chance to Debate Trident Before General Election 2015

January 20, 2015

News from Celtic League This afternoon (20th January 2015) the cost of the Trident nuclear submarine fleet will be debated in the House of Commons following the submission of a motion by Scottish and Welsh nationalist politicians. MP’s will not vote on Trident

Continue Reading

Congratulations Nicola! Manx Branch Welcome Appointment of New First Minister

November 26, 2014

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The Celtic League Manx Branch is to write to Nicola Sturgeon MSP congratulating her on her appointment as First Minister of Scotland. The proposal was one item of a range of both National and Inter-Celtic issues discussed at

Continue Reading

Scottish Independence Report to be launched in Glasgow

November 20, 2013

News from Celtic League The long awaited Scottish National Party (SNP) vision for an independent, due for its publication next week, is expected to be launched in Glasgow and not at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, it was announced this week. The White

Continue Reading

Dying Days of the UK?

February 15, 2012

Even before the Scottish National Party (SNP) launched its plans on 25th January 2012 – Burns Night – to hold a referendum on independence in Autumn 2014, questions were being asked about what would happen to the United Kingdom without one of its

Continue Reading

Salmond Victory Overcomes Electoral System Designed To block SNP

May 13, 2011

SALMOND VICTORY OVERCOMES ELECTORAL SYSTEM DESIGNED TO BLOCK SNP The Director of Information (DOI) for the Celtic League has hailed the victory of the SNP in recent Holyrood elections as an incredible success made all the more striking by the fact that the

Continue Reading