The united kingdoms exit from and new partnership with the. It answers questions on many aspects of scottish independence and is a. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Common weals white paper project to produce a series of papers on structures and systems of an independent scotland brought together in one white paper in early 2017 the case for scottish independence was never and cannot ever be a tablet of stone it must be made and remade constantly as circumstances change. In its white paper, the snp declares independence means that scotlands future will be in our own hands. In both of these sections, we describe, where possible, the likely financial costs or savings. On november 26th 20, the scottish government released its white paper scotlands future your guide to an independent scotland, their plan for scotland if we vote for independence. Scotlands first minister alex salmond and deputy first minister nicola sturgeon pose for picture during a press conference to launch their regional governments longawaited white paper ahead of next years historic independence referendum, at glasgow science centre in. Structuralism connects better with this topic than culturalism because this is more about political and social goals rather than cultural or social norms. Section 3 discusses the changes to tax policy proposed in the independence white paper and section 4 discusses the spending plans. The white paper, launched on st andrews day, sets out independence as its favoured option. Dec 03, 20 the scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like. The scottish executives white paper on scottish independence includes a section on the kind of immigration policy an independent scotland would pursue.
This billboard was located in cowane street in stirling in december 20 to advertise the publication of the scottish governments white paper on independence scotland s future. Will the white paper on scottish independence make any. The national scottish news, sport, politics and more. Decisions currently taken for scotland at westminster will instead be taken by the. The potential consequences of independence for taxation, public services, and the welfare system in scotland are a key battleground in the ongoing campaigning ahead of the independence referendum this september. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. Scottish governments white paper on independence is. Download online in pdf, html and in the ebook formats epub and mobi at. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotlands. His deputy nicola sturgeon said the document was based on the belief that decisions about scotland should be taken by people in scotland. Scotland would become independent on 24 march 2016, says nicola sturgeon.
As well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of. Oct 16, 2019 in its white paper on independence, launched in november 20, the scottish government claimed the country would have looked to gain membership through article 48 of the treaty of the european union. Three other possible scenarios for scotland s future are contained in the white paper. Eu membership the scottish government assert that an independent scotland would not have to apply to join the eu. Based predominantly on common weals 18 month long white paper project, the book explores how scotland would build its new systems and infrastructure, how it would pay for. In the absence of any reconciled numbers coming from those attempting to make the case for independence. The united kingdoms exit from and new partnership with. Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news.
Last november saw the publication of the scottish governments white paper on independence, scotlands future, which included the nationalists plans for the national health service nhs and other proposals for health in an independent scotland. Farmers and crofters will get a fair return from the european union under independence, the white paper promises, and scotland will retain its current optouts from the eu. Dec 06, 20 scotlands referendum the scottish governments white paper on independence is now available to view in all south ayrshire libraries. Sturgeon calls for white paper equivalent capital scotland. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this governments vision and priorities for action if we are the first government of an independent scotland. Paper on independence and in august 2007 the scottish government. Scottish government white paper on independence 26 november 20 summary.
An independent scotland will continue as a member of the eu scotland cannot be forced to join the euro. The white paper says in an independent scotland pensioners would be better off. Childcare policies proposed in white paper on scottish. Scotland s first minister alex salmond and deputy first minister nicola sturgeon pose for picture during a press conference to launch their regional governments longawaited white paper ahead of next years historic independence referendum, at glasgow science centre in glasgow, scotland, on november 26, 20. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which scotland would become an independent country in personal union with the united kingdom. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical issues that are of direct relevance to doctors in their working lives and which, should there be a yes vote in the referendum, would need to. As the scottish government unveil an historic white paper setting out their plans for an independent scotland following a yes vote in next years referendum, dci examines the scottish governments proposals for the future of defence in scotland. The white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. In august 2014, the scottish government released a booklet scotlands future what independence.
Nov 26, 20 as well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of an independent scotland. Nov 26, 20 scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. The books starting point is the day after the referendum at which a majority of scotland have voted for independence and it ends three years later with independence day. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper acknowledged, the constitution. Jan 20, 2020 snp mp patrick grady did not rule out axing queen elizabeth ii as scotlands sovereign if the country gains independence from the united kingdom in a second referendum. Your guide to an independent scotland, published in november 20. Nov 30, 2009 the white paper, launched on st andrews day, sets out independence as its favoured option. To say the quality of the economic case presented in the white paper is extremely weak would be generous. May 15, 2017 the united kingdoms exit from, and new partnership with, the european union white paper web ref.
The purpose of this work is to explore the practical steps that scotland would have to take if it wanted to become an. It has been difficult getting hold of a copy of the white paper because they obviously failed to properly plan for the internet traffic but hey ho, after a bit of perseverance, see it below, the defence bits chapter 6 international relations and defence for the first time, scotlands national interests will be directly represented. The united kingdoms exit from, and new partnership with, the european union white paper web ref. First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for scotlands future. Prime minister david cameron suggested that an independent scotland would be marginalised at the united nations, where the uk is a permanent member of the security council. On 291012 in reporting scotland, an extensive piece on trident and on scotlands defence forces after independence offers some space for snp response but is driven by a weight of onesided.
It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. Pensions are a key element of the economic case for or against independence. Nov 27, 20 the white paper confirmed that scotland would seek to secure a sterling currency union with the remainder of the uk after independence, and asserted that the country would negotiate for a smooth. Proscottish independence march, organised in the all under one banner name, through the streets and to the battlefield in bannockburn on the 704th anniverary of the battle of bannockburn. Neoeisimeileachd na halba is the political movement for scotland to become a sovereign state, independent from the united kingdom scotland was an independent kingdom through the middle ages, having won wars of independence against england. Scotlands proposed independence is without independence. In its white paper, the scottish government sets out a number of tax and spending changes that it argues would lead to a fairer and more economically successful scotland.
The white paper says there is support for further devolution short of independence, but backers of this have yet to frame it into the form of a question which could appear on a multioption. S ome have already dubbed it the scottish magna carta, the most important parchment since the declaration of arbroath in 20. The snprun scottish government will publish its longawaited white paper on independence on tuesday. The referendum for scottish independence will be held in september 2014. Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures. Download from south ayrshire libraries eread website if you require a printed copy of the publication posted to you, please contact 0300.
On 291012 in reporting scotland, an extensive piece on trident and on scotlands defence forces after independence offers some space for snp response but is. Scottish governments white paper on an independent scotland. Mar 30, 2014 the white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Scotland adviser sacked by dominic cummings to refresh union unit. This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. Heres a summary of the pledges made in the scottish governments white paper today. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. Farmers and crofters will get a fair return from the european union under independence, the white paper promises, and. Health on the agenda in scottish independence referendum.
Response most of the information you have requested is available from. The scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like. The prouk better together campaign must set out in detail what a no vote in the independence referendum would mean for scotland, according to deputy. Salmond seen on big screen at press launch close shot salmond gvs press conference and press holding copies of white paper entitled scotland s future alex salmond msp press conference sot on currency union between england and independent scotland not george osbornes assets. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a progressive alternative to the status quo.
Key extracts and analysis of the scottish governments 670page white paper on scotland s independence. Prime minister david cameron suggested that an independent scotland would be marginalised at the united nations, where the. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the independent. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Salmond seen on big screen at press launch close shot salmond gvs press conference and press holding copies of white paper entitled scotlands future alex salmond msp press conference sot on currency union between england and independent scotland not george osbornes assets. The document sets out the case for scotland to break away from the rest of the uk, ahead of. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which.
Scottish governments white paper on independence south. Bbc bias and the scots referendum new report opendemocracy. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. Read and search the full text of the scottish white paper on independence launched by alex salmond, first minister and leader of the scottish national party, on tuesday scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on september 18 2014 whether or not to end the 306yearold union with england. Scottish government white paper on independence rcpe. The costs of funding pensions in an independent scotland would be influenced by mortality risks, the costs of borrowing and the segmentation of costs and risks i. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish governments white. This guide lays out how we can complete scotlands journey to home rule and become a fully independent country. Scottish parliament only the snp supported this white paper. It beggars belief that nowhere in the 649 page tome have they found room to provide a summary of the costs of the promises made, let alone to show how the books would be balanced. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a.
It was estimated that 10,000 people took part in the march calling for a second independence referendum. Alex salmond sets date for scottish independence white paper. The uk pound is one area where the white paper has been found to be inaccurate. The white paper on independence proposed that an independent scotland would open around 100 embassies around the world. During the debate on scottish independence that began, again, in 2018, the question of the romanian electrician started to loom large. Under independence, scotland would have full responsibility for broadcasting but should continue to access bbc and other. Billboard advertising publication of scotland s future white paper, stirling, december 20 accession number. It is the most important constitutional issue facing the people of scotland, and by extension the rest of the uk, since the act of union brought the united kingdom into existence in 1707.
Future policies the paper also details a range of policies that would be introduced if the current scottish government is elected to be the. Nov 30, 2009 download the new independent premium app. Women welcomed on construction scotland innovation centre board. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the. This document reiterates the snps long established view that the current westminster government have adopted an attitude that is aggressive to immigration, asylum seekers and refugees. The scottish governments white paper proposed that scot land would have military forces based on existing uk assets. This paper swayed people to vote against scotlands independence because it had better public benefits that the public knew immensely about. Scottish governments white paper on an independent. Head of state on independence in 2016, her majesty the queen will be head of state. This is what scottish independence could actually look. In both of these sections, we describe, where possible, the.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. A short note on the white paper on scottish independence. The two kingdoms were joined in personal union in 1603 when the scottish king. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish. The aim is to focus directly on current scottish energy policy and its relationship to nuclear energy. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. All the white papers in the world wont produce more than an educated guess on the key questions scotland wants answered before the 2015 referendum mon 25 nov 20 10. Billboard advertising publication of scotlands future white. The scottish government proposed a number of changes in scotlands employment policy in the white paper scotlands future.
Sep 08, 2014 in its white paper, published at the end of 20, the scottish government proposed that funding for the sbs would come from scotlands share of licence fee income. In an independent scotland, an snp government would. Scottish independence white paper defence issues think. Common weal is proud to present the end result of 18 months of work on the white paper project.
Jul 25, 2014 the white paper states independence would allow an independent scottish government to use the full range of levers to promote good health. Independence white paper now available fife news online. Download whitepapers on a range of topics relating to scotish politics. Three other possible scenarios for scotlands future are contained in the white paper.
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