As the 18th of September looms large in the distance and the Scottish people prepare to make what might be the biggest political decision in their lives, there are some very interesting things going on.

First off, Yes are beginning to edge ahead in the opinion polls.Disregarding undecided voters, YouGov reports that Yes is ahead of No by two points, merely two weeks before the referendum.

It’s an exciting, thrilling, terrifying time to be a voter of either stripe. For No, it represents a gradual crawl away from the union, a potential step across the line. For Yes, it represents a growth in support, but may provide us with a false sense of security.

Now is not the time for complacency, on either side.

For the Yes voters, we need to be out there spreading the word, getting in touch with Undecideds and Soft Nos to show them why Scotland will be better off independent. We need to argue the case for taking control of our own future: how we can build a state where the gap between the rich and the poor closes, with equal opportunities for all; how we can build a state where those among us who need a bit of help to make the most of our lives can rely on their country and their fellow countrypeople to provide a safety net in tough times, and a stepping stone to level the playing field wherever possible; how we can escape three-hundred years of the old boys’ network in Westminster, and truly hold our politicians accountable for their actions on our behalf.

For the No voters, they need to be sure that they can rely on the promises being dished out by the government for Scotland after No. They need to be sure that, whatever is being offered and accepted, is held against the government after a No vote. They need to make sure that any further enticements, currently being outlined by George Osborne, will actually be put in place. They need to check that, because these powers are not being offered by the UK Government (because that would be illegal under the terms that the referendum was drawn up under) but by the ‘pro-union parties’ that they will have recourse to force these people to take responsibility for their words. No voters must be certain of what they’re voting for.

It’s the final stretch, folks. Read as much as you can, and most importantly, read between the lines. Make sure that what you’re being sold is what you want, what is good for you, and what is good for your fellow countrypeople. Make sure that your politicians and campaign groups are capable of delivering on their promises.

M.