The Scottish National Party's annual conference in Perth has kicked off with a ringing endorsement of the Yes Scotland campaign, following on from the Scottish Greens' approval of the independence push.
As the jubilee weekend approaches, the Scottish Green Party have said that they would rather “break out bunting and cake” for low-paid workers than for monarchy.
SNP deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon has urged MSPs of all parties to restate the Claim of Right and commit themselves to the principle of Scottish sovereignty.