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. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a progressive alternative to the status quo. The united kingdoms exit from, and new partnership with, the european union white paper web ref. The two kingdoms were joined in personal union in 1603 when the scottish king. 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. The scottish executives white paper on scottish independence includes a section on the kind of immigration policy an independent scotland would pursue. S ome have already dubbed it the scottish magna carta, the most important parchment since the declaration of arbroath in 20. 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. Independence white paper now available fife news online. 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. Three other possible scenarios for scotland s future are contained in the white paper. 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. 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.
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 white paper, launched on st andrews day, sets out independence as its favoured option. 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. In an independent scotland, an snp government would. Scottish parliament only the snp supported this white paper. Scottish government white paper on independence 26 november 20 summary. Women welcomed on construction scotland innovation centre board. Scottish governments white paper on an independent scotland. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotlands.
Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. The snprun scottish government will publish its longawaited white paper on independence on tuesday. Dec 06, 20 scotlands referendum the scottish governments white paper on independence is now available to view in all south ayrshire libraries. 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. 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 scottish government proposed a number of changes in scotlands employment policy in the white paper scotlands future. Section 3 discusses the changes to tax policy proposed in the independence white paper and section 4 discusses the spending plans. The national scottish news, sport, politics and more. 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. It answers questions on many aspects of scottish independence and is a. Nov 30, 2009 the white paper, launched on st andrews day, sets out independence as its favoured option. Eu membership the scottish government assert that an independent scotland would not have to apply to join the eu. 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. Response most of the information you have requested is available from.
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. 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. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish. The purpose of this work is to explore the practical steps that scotland would have to take if it wanted to become an. 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. A short note on the white paper on scottish independence. Decisions currently taken for scotland at westminster will instead be taken by the. Heres a summary of the pledges made in the scottish governments white paper today. Scottish governments white paper on independence south. Billboard advertising publication of scotland s future white paper, stirling, december 20 accession number. Holyrood magazine provides a daily morning roundup as well as weekly newsletters on ict, health, education, local government, justice and environment.
Head of state on independence in 2016, her majesty the queen will be head of state. Mar 30, 2014 the white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the. 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. The white paper says in an independent scotland pensioners would be better off.
Nov 26, 20 scotland will vote on independence on 18 september next year, and on tuesday, the devolved government, run by the nationalist snp party, published its longawaited independence white paper, 670pages long. Snp reveals vision for independence referendum the independent. The white paper on independence proposed that an independent scotland would open around 100 embassies around the world. 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. Pensions are a key element of the economic case for or against independence. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. 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.
The aim is to focus directly on current scottish energy policy and its relationship to nuclear energy. 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. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. Key extracts and analysis of the scottish governments 670page white paper on scotland s independence. The scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like.
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. Childcare policies proposed in white paper on scottish. The referendum for scottish independence will be held in september 2014. It was estimated that 10,000 people took part in the march calling for a second independence referendum. Bbc bias and the scots referendum new report opendemocracy. In both of these sections, we describe, where possible, the. 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. 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. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments. Scotland would become independent on 24 march 2016, says nicola sturgeon. 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. Paper on independence and in august 2007 the scottish government.
Scotland adviser sacked by dominic cummings to refresh union unit. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for 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.
The scottish governments white paper proposed that scot land would have military forces based on existing uk assets. The uk pound is one area where the white paper has been found to be inaccurate. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper acknowledged, the constitution. In both of these sections, we describe, where possible, the likely financial costs or savings. The united kingdoms exit from and new partnership with. Scottish governments white paper on independence is.
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. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Sturgeon calls for white paper equivalent capital scotland. Structuralism connects better with this topic than culturalism because this is more about political and social goals rather than cultural or social norms. His deputy nicola sturgeon said the document was based on the belief that decisions about scotland should be taken by people in scotland. The white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. 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. The united kingdoms exit from and new partnership with the. 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. May 15, 2017 the united kingdoms exit from, and new partnership with, the european union white paper web ref. 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.
Three other possible scenarios for scotlands future are contained in the white paper. Health on the agenda in scottish independence referendum. 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. Download online in pdf, html and in the ebook formats epub and mobi at. Nov 30, 2009 download the new independent premium app.
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. 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. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. The white paper setting out the scottish governments vision for full independence is a vision of a. Alex salmond sets date for scottish independence white paper. 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. 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. An independent scotland will continue as a member of the eu scotland cannot be forced to join the euro. 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. Download from south ayrshire libraries eread website if you require a printed copy of the publication posted to you, please contact 0300. Scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures.
This guide lays out how we can complete scotlands journey to home rule and become a fully independent country. This is what scottish independence could actually look. 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 the absence of any reconciled numbers coming from those attempting to make the case for independence. 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. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish governments white. Prime minister david cameron suggested that an independent scotland would be marginalised at the united nations, where the. 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. This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. Scottish governments white paper on an independent. 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. Farmers and crofters will get a fair return from the european union under independence, the white paper promises, and. During the debate on scottish independence that began, again, in 2018, the question of the romanian electrician started to loom large.
Scottish government white paper on independence rcpe. Scottish independence white paper defence issues think. Will the white paper on scottish independence make any. Your guide to an independent scotland, published in november 20. Common weal is proud to present the end result of 18 months of work on the white paper project. To say the quality of the economic case presented in the white paper is extremely weak would be generous. Nov 26, 20 scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future.