Veterans For Scottish Independence

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Building a community of Armed Forces Veterans who support Scottish independence. Hosts of The Recce Report Show - livestreamed on the second Monday of each month at 2000 hrs - https://independencelive.net/reccereport

A satirical cartoon-style political poster inspired by dark British comedy aesthetics. Two exaggerated caricatures stand in front of a shabby village “LOCAL SHOP” under stormy skies in the fictional village of Royston Vasey. On the left is a caricature of Malcolm Offord, portrayed with a floral headscarf tied under the chin, oversized glasses, deeply exaggerated cheeks, a pig-like upturned nose, and a smug expression. He wears a dirty beige overcoat, patterned knitwear, and a large blue “REFORM UK” rosette. On the right is a caricature of Thomas Kerr, shown with an enlarged face, heavy chin, exaggerated pig-like upturned nose, beard stubble, glasses, crossed arms, and an arrogant expression. He wears a navy suit with patterned tie and a small Union flag pin. Large white and blue title text at the top reads: “The Reform League of Gentlemen”. Smaller text above says: “WELCOME TO ROYSTON VASEY. YOU’LL NEVER LEAVE - UNLESS YOU ARE THE WRONG COLOUR.” A weathered shop sign reads: “LOCAL SHOP. Owned by the wonderful Malcolm Offord and Thomas Kerr (Proprietors).” Black name plaques beneath the characters read: “Malcolm Offord” “Oooh! Reform!” “Thomas Kerr” “I despise the local electorate.” Bottom slogan reads: “SAME DODGY SHOP. SAME SH*TTY IDEAS. NOW WITH MORE FLAG PINS.”
Graphic promoting “Veterans For Scottish Independence 2.0” social media accounts. Background shows the Scottish Saltire flag in blue and white with a textured effect. Large text at the top reads “Follow us everywhere”. Social media icons appear on the left for Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok with the handles @vets.4indy, Facebook.com/VeteransForScottishIndependence2.0, bsky.app/profile/soldierwhy.bsky.social, and @vets4indy. Bottom right shows a circular logo with a gold border, a silhouette of a soldier standing in front of the Saltire, and the words “Veterans For Scottish Independence 2.0”.
Square image in a traditional painted style. A young Highland man in tartan kilt and plaid sits on a rocky hillside, holding a sword upright with both hands resting on the hilt. He looks down and to the left with a solemn expression. He wears a red and green tartan, a dark jacket, cream stockings, and a Glengarry cap with a red pom pom. In the background, a wide Highland landscape stretches into the distance with hills, water, and a cloudy sky. A Union Jack flag flies on a pole to the right side of the image. Large white text across the sky reads: “What are all the advantages which my country reaps from the union that can counterbalance the annihilation of her independence, and even her very name? Nothing can reconcile me to the terms.” Below the quote, smaller white text reads: – Robert Burns (1790)
Square news graphic with a dark red and black background featuring faded Hungarian and Russian flags. Large headline reads, Putin’s megaphone. Orbán’s far right push into UK universities. Subheading asks, Is dirty Russian oil funding far right radicalisation? Bullet points state that the Hungarian Prime Minister’s pro Kremlin influence is reaching UK universities, Russian oil funded think tanks are backing far right speakers on campuses, and culture war rhetoric from Orbán is emboldening parts of the UK far right. An oil barrel labelled Oil spills banknotes towards a stylised UK university building. Footer reads, Report: Good Law Project, dated 12/02/2026.
Screenshot of a post on X.com by Zia Yusuf with a verified badge and the handle @ZiaYusufUK. The post reads: “Bangor University have banned Reform and called us ‘racist, transphobic and homophobic’. Bangor receives £30 million in state funding a year, much of which comes from Reform-voting taxpayers. I am sure they won’t mind losing every penny of that state funding under a Reform government. After all, they wouldn’t want a racist’s money would they?” Below the text is an image with the words: “REFORM UK ARE NOT WELCOME AT BANGOR”
Square graphic showing several national flags waving together, with the Scottish Saltire prominent in the foreground and other smaller country flags visible behind it. The background is softly blurred with warm light and motion, giving a sense of cooperation and international context. No people are visible. Overlaid text reads, “We worked with smaller countries that managed defence and foreign policy responsibly. Scale was not the issue. Organisation was. Scotland has the population and skills to do the same. Independence provides the authority to plan properly.”
Square image with a dark, cloudy sky above a field of red poppies. In the foreground, bright poppies dominate the lower half of the image. In the background, silhouettes of soldiers walk past grave markers, partially obscured by haze. Overlaid text reads. “The amount of fascists and bigots we have blocked with poppy photos in their profile is unbelievable.” Below it, larger text reads. “Lest we forget” followed by “Mate you fucking forgot!” The tone is confrontational and ironic, contrasting remembrance imagery with criticism of hypocrisy.
Square graphic showing a dynamic composite image with power lines and electrical pylons on one side and a modern government building on the other, set against a dramatic sky. The Scottish Saltire is faintly overlaid across the scene, adding texture and movement. Sparks and light effects suggest energy and momentum. No people are visible. Overlaid text reads, “We support independence because it aligns responsibility with power. Scotland already manages many services. Full powers complete that structure. You get clearer outcomes. You get better control. That is a practical case for change.”
Square cartoon style illustration showing a satirical political scene. Several exaggerated figures labelled as racists, fascists, and bigots are being kicked away from a ballot box and towards a police van marked “For Trial”. Diverse voters are shown actively rejecting them, with motion lines and impact stars to suggest urgency and action. A large speech bubble contains the quote. “Not voting for racists, fascists and bigots today, means we won’t have to try them for their crimes in the future. Save misery, heartache, time and money by sending them packing now!”
Square graphic showing a bleak urban scene. A group of people stand behind fencing and rubble. Large white text says that when wages stagnate and services collapse, blame shifts to immigrants, minorities, and people with less power. Yellow highlighted words stress that blame never fixed housing, never raised pay, and never improved schools or hospitals. At the bottom, bold text says blame feels satisfying, it does not work.
Cartoon illustration of Oor Wullie sitting on his upturned bucket outdoors. He laughs and points forward. A speech bubble reads “Support Scottish independence ya bawbags!”. A Scottish flag flies in the background near a small house.
Square graphic poster in a vintage wartime style. Blue and white Scottish saltires fill the background. Two WWII Spitfire planes fly across the top. A cheering crowd raises saltires in the foreground. Large bold text in the centre reads, “VE Day is 8th May. This year we can get rid of the fascists a day early. Use your vote on 7th May.” A solid banner at the bottom reads, “No to Reform.”
Square graphic showing a quiet Scottish landscape at dusk, with rolling hills and a single small house lit warmly in the foreground. The Scottish Saltire is softly overlaid across the sky, semi transparent and textured. No people are visible. Overlaid text reads, “We stood in difficult places and thought about home. About safety. About fairness. Independence is about building that safety here. It is about choosing fairness for our communities. That choice feels overdue.”
Square graphic showing an older Scottish veteran in modern civilian clothing, wearing a flat cap and jacket with service medals pinned to his chest. He stands beside a younger masked activist in dark clothing. Flames and smoke fill the background, creating a sense of urgency and confrontation. A Scottish Saltire and an anti fascist flag appear behind them. The image is dramatic and high contrast. The image includes the quote. “Of course we are anti-fascist, who the fuck wouldn’t be?”
Square graphic featuring a close up of a heavy metal chain snapping apart at the centre, with sparks and fragments flying outward against a dark background. The image is symbolic rather than literal, with no people shown. Overlaid text reads, “Veterans can honour past service while challenging the system they served within.”
Square news graphic set inside a pub. Nigel Farage is shown holding a pint of beer, mouth open as if speaking or shouting. Headline reads, Farage backs cheaper beer. Keeps two child benefit cap. A large pint glass with a tag reading Cheaper beer 5p off sits in the centre, placed on top of scattered coins and banknotes. To the right, a UK benefits card graphic shows a red stop symbol and downward arrows. Bullet points state that Farage supports cutting beer duty to lower pint prices, the policy keeps the two child benefit limit in place, critics say this would push more children into poverty, and welfare cuts would fund tax breaks. Source shown as Big Issue, dated 03/02/2026.
Square news graphic showing a night time Paris street scene with police lights reflecting on wet pavement. A modern glass office building displays a large cracked X logo on its facade. Yellow tape marked Cybercrime Unit runs across the foreground. Headline reads, Paris cybercrime unit searches Musk’s X offices. Bullet points state that French prosecutors searched X’s Paris office, the probe targets alleged algorithm abuse and data practices, the investigation has widened to include AI and platform conduct, and Elon Musk has been summoned for questioning. Source shown as Reuters, dated 03/02/2026.
A square three panel comic in a bright Beano style. Bold colours. Thick black outlines. Panel one shows a classroom. A teacher points at a pull down map labelled Scotland. Three pupils sit at desks facing her. The teacher says, This is your country. You are responsible for it. Panel two shows the same classroom. A second pull down chart covers the map. It is labelled Reserved Powers. It lists money, energy, welfare, borders, trade, defence, immigration. The teacher points at the list. Panel three shows one pupil raising a hand. A banner above reads Strong Democracy. The pupil asks, What am I responsible for then. The teacher smiles and replies, Blame. Without the tools.
Square graphic showing a female British Army veteran viewed from behind, wearing camouflage uniform and a beret, standing on high ground and looking out over a wide landscape under a cloudy sky. The figure stands upright and reflective. Overlaid text reads, “Serving under the UK state does not require lifelong political loyalty to it.”
Graphic showing a Royal Navy veteran, viewed from behind, standing on a ship’s deck or shoreline and facing the open sea at dusk. The veteran wears a traditional navy uniform and white sailor’s cap. The sky is calm and reflective. Overlaid text reads, “Our service was to the people, not to a permanent political arrangement.”
Cartoon image of a smiling woman pointing at an empty wooden bookcase. Cobwebs cover the shelves, showing neglect. A speech bubble above her says, “This is where we keep the evidence of a positive case for the union.”
Square social media graphic. A distressed older woman wearing a WASPI sash sits in the foreground with her head in her hand. Behind her are faded images of Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer against a muted UK flag background. Large bold text displays the quote: “The WASPI women did not expect the same dishonourable, despicable, and detestable behaviour from Labour as they did under the Tories, but that’s what they got. Labour lied!” Attribution below reads Kevin Stewart SNP. The overall tone is sombre and accusatory.
A satirical cartoon poster styled like a children’s TV show. Six exaggerated adult caricatures stand shoulder to shoulder, facing forward. They wear smart casual and political themed clothing and hold props like a clipboard, books, mugs, beer, wine, and a folder. The figures vary in height, build, hair color, and expression, ranging from smug to stern. Below them, large bold black capital letters spell the word RACISTS. A Disney style logo appears above the title. White background. The characters represent the following (left to right) - Nadhim Zahawi, Liz Truss, Lee Anderson, Nigel Farage, Nadine Dorries, and Richard Tice.
Graphic showing a British Royal Air Force veteran, viewed from behind, standing on open countryside with rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The veteran wears an RAF dress uniform and peaked cap. The figure stands upright and reflective. Overlaid text reads, “Military service does not bind you to any government for life. Your voice remains your own.”
Square warning infographic about journalist arrests under authoritarian regimes. Red and black poster style layout. Large headline reads Warning. Journalists Arrested Under Authoritarian Regimes. Left side shows an illustration of a journalist wearing a press badge. Security officers detain him. The setting looks oppressive and militarized. Right side lists key traits. Power concentrated in one leader or party. Independent media treated as a threat. Reporters who expose corruption or dissent targeted. Bottom section lists historical examples. Nazi Germany 1933 to 1945. Soviet Union 1922 to 1991. Modern Russia post Soviet state. USA 2026 to Final line states that journalism can be a dangerous crime under authoritarian regimes.
Square social media graphic with a textured blue Scottish Saltire background. White headline text at the top reads “Follow us everywhere!”. Below are three social media listings with platform icons. Instagram: vets.4indy. Facebook: VeteransForScottishIndependence2.0. BlueSky: soldierwhy.bsky.social. The Veterans for Scottish Independence 2.0 circular logo appears in the bottom right corner, showing a silhouetted soldier over the Scottish flag.
Graphic showing three British Armed Forces veterans standing side by side, viewed from behind. On the left is an army veteran wearing a British camouflage uniform and helmet. In the centre is a naval veteran in traditional sailor uniform and cap. On the right is an air force veteran in RAF dress uniform and peaked cap. Each faces an open landscape under a cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads, “Veterans bring lived experience of state decision making. We know what happens when accountability is weak.”
Square parchment style image with an aged paper background. The title at the top reads “Oath of Allegiance”. A Scottish Saltire flag is shown at the upper left. The Royal Banner of Scotland is shown at the upper right. Between them is a painted Highland scene with a loch, mountains, and a stone castle. Centered text displays the oath: “I swear my loyalty to Scotland and to the people of Scotland. I will serve with honour, discipline, and integrity. I will defend the independence, laws, and democratic institutions of Scotland. I will obey lawful orders and uphold the rights and freedoms of all. I make this oath freely and sincerely.” Thistle decorations appear around the text. At the bottom left is a helmet and sword. At the bottom right is a red lion seal with Latin lettering. The phrase “Alba gu Bràth” appears near the bottom center. The image has a formal and ceremonial tone.
Square infographic titled British Army Core Values CDRILS. Union Jack background with British Army crest at the top. Six horizontal panels stacked vertically. Each panel shows a core value with an icon and short description. Courage with a soldier silhouette, acting for the right reason including physical and moral courage. Discipline with soldiers in formation, following orders and maintaining high personal standards to build trust. Respect for Others with two figures shaking hands, treating everyone with fairness dignity and kindness. Integrity with scales and a handshake, being honest trustworthy and accountable. Loyalty with soldiers and the Union flag, supporting the team the mission and the organisation. Selfless Commitment with a soldier helping another, putting the needs of the team and mission before personal interests. Military vehicles and troops appear along the bottom. Color coded sections improve clarity.
graphic showing a Scottish military veteran in combat uniform viewed from behind, standing outdoors with rolling hills in the distance. A large Scottish flag fills the background. The veteran faces the flag in a reflective stance. Overlaid text reads, “Veterans know what responsibility looks like. Scotland should carry responsibility for its own decisions.”
Satirical illustration showing Nigel Farage standing on a rocky shoreline, smiling and extending his arms in welcome. A small wooden boat approaches from the water carrying three former Conservative politicians. The boat is labelled “Tory Defections.” One passenger holds a suitcase marked “Tory Defections.” In the background, a tent on shore reads “Reform UK Welcome.” Text at the top praises Nigel Farage and Reform UK. Text at the bottom says they are “granting asylum to those economic refugees from the Tory Party.”
Square image. Neutral dark background. Original tweet image sits centered and unchanged. The tweet shows Nigel Farage MP posting on January 19, 2022 about Christian Wakeford defecting from the Conservatives to Labour and calling for a by election. Large bold text at the top reads This Aged Well. No other text or graphics appear.
Graphic showing three silhouetted service members standing side by side in front of a large Scottish flag. From left to right are a soldier in combat uniform, a sailor in naval uniform, and an air force member in dress uniform. All face forward. Overlaid text reads, “You can honour your service and support independence. The two are not in conflict.”
Square image. Dark background with a red carpet running into the distance. On the left is Malcolm Offord, shown using the provided portrait, wearing a blue suit and glasses, holding the edge of the red carpet as if presenting it. On the right is Donald Trump in a dark suit with a red tie, smiling and gesturing forward. Camera flashes and photographers appear in the background, suggesting spectacle and publicity. At the top, white text reads, “We should be rolling out the red carpet to Donald Trump” with the attribution “Malcolm Offord (Reform UK)” beneath it.
Picture of Father Ted and Dougall from the 'Near and Far Away' meme. This time however it shows Ted holding up one plastic toy cow in his left hand and saying "This one is Tory". In his other hand he is holding another plastic toy cow and saying "This one is Reform"
Square graphic. Suella Braverman speaks at a podium and points forward. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben fill the background. Immigration enforcement officers detain a person beside a van marked British I.C.E. The headline reads Cruella wants a British ICE. Text on the image quotes Braverman. There is a very strong case to increase the powers of any immigration enforcement officers that we deploy. At the moment they are hamstrung by human rights laws, by health and safety laws, by all sorts of needless and obstructive bureaucracy.
Graphic showing a serving soldier in uniform with a Scottish flag patch on the sleeve, standing in a Highland landscape. Military helicopters are visible in the distance. Overlaid text reads, “Self-determination is not radical. It is a democratic principle many of us were trained to protect.”
A smiling Nigel Farage stands in the foreground wearing outdoor clothing. Behind him is a group of elderly men in grey, World War Two era German military uniforms and helmets. A banner in the background reads “Veterans for Reform” over a Union Jack design. The image uses a muted colour palette and a staged, illustrative style to suggest political satire. Text reads "We see that Farage has set up a 'Veterans for Reform' group. We didn't realise that there were that many ex-Wermacht kicking about the UK."
Square image with split composition. Top half shows a black and white 1930s German Nazi rally with uniformed crowds and swastika flags. Bottom half shows a modern protest scene viewed through a window with police in riot gear and extremist flags visible. A hand pulls back a curtain at the left edge. Overlaid text reads, “For the people who read 1930s German history and say ‘how did people let this happen’, look out of your window today.”
A clean text only infographic on a white background with blue accents. Title at the top reads, Reform UK, we’re definitely not the Tories. Below are two sections. Section one is titled Sitting or former Conservative MPs now in Reform UK. It lists Lee Anderson, Nigel Farage, Danny Kruger, Richard Tice, Sarah Pochin, Robert Jenrick, Andrew Rosindell, and Suella Braverman, with brief notes on their former roles and defection dates. Section two is titled Other former Conservative MPs now with Reform UK. It lists Nadine Dorries, Sir Jake Berry, Anne Marie Morris, Marco Longhi, Chris Green, Lia Nici, Jonathan Gullis, Ben Bradley, and David Jones. At the bottom of the graphic, in large bold lettering, is the quote. Tories Broke Britain. Followed by the attribution. Robert Jenrick. No photos or illustrations are shown. Only text and simple layout elements.
Square graphic showing the Scottish Saltire flag filling the frame, its blue field and white diagonal cross rendered with soft folds and texture. No people are present. Overlaid text reads, “Independence is a political choice. Veterans have the same right to make it as any other citizen.”
Graphic depicting a World War II scene at the liberation of a concentration camp. General Dwight D. Eisenhower stands in the foreground in US Army uniform, looking toward the scene. Military photographers film and photograph evidence in the background. Prisoners, guards, watchtowers, smoke, and fires appear under a dark sky with low sunlight, conveying urgency and gravity. The image includes the quote. “Get it all on record now, get the films, get the witnesses, because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945
Graphic with a dark, blurred police scene in the background. Two armed police officers face away from the viewer with patrol car lights glowing red and blue. Centered white text reads, “If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.” Attribution below reads, “Bill Essayli.” At the bottom, white text reads, “Turns out the people who were shouting ‘they’re coming for our guns’ are actually the ones coming for your guns.”
cartoon illustration in a Wacky Races style. At the top, large colorful text reads “Wacky Racists” in playful uneven lettering on a purple background. Below the text, two caricatured figures stand side by side. On the left, Nigel Farage styled as Dick Dastardly wears a purple aviator coat, red gloves, and a striped helmet with goggles. He grins broadly with clasped hands. On the right, Richard Tice styled as Muttley wears a green aviator cap, goggles, and a shaggy tan outfit. He laughs with a hand raised to his mouth. Yellow text beside him reads “Hee Hee.” A purple cartoon plane and blue sky with clouds appear in the background.
Graphic showing a dystopian city scene inspired by the novel 1984. A large crowd stands facing towering buildings and giant screens. The screens display the face of Donald Trump repeated across the cityscape. Authoritarian flags and slogans appear on structures. Smoke and dark clouds fill the sky, creating an atmosphere of control and fear. The image includes the quote. “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell, 1984
Graphic showing a Highland landscape with a winding loch and green hills under a bright sky. A large Scottish Saltire flag flies on the left. A painted portrait of Robert Burns appears on the right, looking toward the landscape. Sunlight breaks over the hills, suggesting a moment of change. The image includes the quote. “Now’s the day, and now’s the hour” Robert Burns
image showing a crowd of people standing on a Scottish coastline, many holding Saltire flags. St Andrews Castle sits on the cliffs to the left. The sea stretches out under a cloudy sky. In the distance, the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben appear faint and hazy across the water, symbolising London as far away. Text over the image reads, “Our future is best decided here, by the people who live here, not distant politicians in London.” Beneath the quote is the name Martyn Day.
Political graphic with a dark, distressed background. The image shows Donald Trump twice, once smirking and once angrily pointing, alongside UK symbols including Big Ben and the Union Jack, with a NATO emblem in the centre. In the foreground, two distressed British civilians look on. Military imagery appears behind them, including soldiers and a helicopter in flames. Overlaid white text reads: “You backed Donald Trump when he mocked allies, trashed institutions, and treated international cooperation as a joke. You waved it away as blunt honesty. You said people were too sensitive. You said this was just how he talked. Now he turns that same contempt on NATO and questions UK contributions in Afghanistan, and suddenly you are outraged. Suddenly words matter. Suddenly responsibility matters. Suddenly the damage is real. Nothing has changed about him. What has changed is who he is aiming at. If you were fine with him attacking others, you do not get to act shocked when he attacks you.”
Three panel comic strip in a bold Marvel comics style. Panel one. Donald Trump stands at a White House lectern with the presidential seal. He points outward while speaking. A speech bubble reads, I can assure you that Trump. I mean, I am totally healthy. Panel two. Trump walks off to the right through a doorway. His back is partly turned. Comic sound text reads, Step Step. Panel three. Backstage scene. Trump pulls off a rubber mask of his own face. Underneath is JD Vance, smiling. A speech bubble from Vance reads, Suckers.
Square image showing a Scottish veteran standing proudly in the foreground, holding a Saltire flag. He wears a military jacket and a traditional Scottish balmoral-style headdress with red, white, and black check pattern and a red pom on top. His posture is upright and confident. Behind him is a rugged Scottish landscape with hills, a river, and distant castle ruins under a cloudy sky. Next to him stands another man with his arms folded, head lowered, and a downcast expression, looking jealous and disappointed in himself. Text on the image reads, “Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier.” Beneath the quote is the name Samuel Johnson.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sit at a conference table, facing forward. Behind them is a wall sign reading Board of Fascists. A large board with the word Peace hangs below it, tilted and swinging from a single screw near the final S in Fascists, showing it has fallen away. A white dove symbol is centered between the words. Both men wear dark suits and appear serious
Square graphic showing older military veterans in civilian and service clothing standing in a Scottish landscape. A large Saltire flag is raised in the centre. Edinburgh Castle and the Wallace Monument appear in the background, with aircraft in the sky. The image contains the quote. “Veterans for Scottish Independence 2.0 sends a clear message: Veterans can, and do, support the right of the Scottish people to decide the best for their country.”