Scottish independence campaigners galvanise grassroots after SNP reveals plans

Politicians and activists need to push support for early referendum well above 50% to bolster case

Scottish National party and yes campaign activists are planning a summer of action after Nicola Sturgeon announced plans to hold a second independence referendum in October next year.

SNP sources said the coming months will revolve around galvanising the grassroots", with local officials tasked with putting together plans to ramp up the yes campaign's visibility and to reach undecided voters.