Nicola Sturgeon tore independence movement apart, says SNP legend

Jim Sillars says his new book is his last contribution to the Scottish independence movement. For the sake of this cause, we must hope that it’s not.

“In a couple of years, I'll be damn near 90,” he says. “So, this is a last blast of the trumpet from an old man who's got 65 years of experience in politics and campaigning. In recent years, I've met a whole number of people whom I'm convinced know what to do and have the willpower to do it.” Perhaps this is why the title of the book is The New Case for Optimism.

Advancing in years he may be, but this former SNP and Labour MP remains the country’s most eloquent advocate for Socialism and Scottish independence. His book outlines the SNP’s failures and why it’s become the biggest obstacle to achieving independence. It also chronicles Br