Scottish people and businesses have always been much more European in outlook than those in England. So it was a particular shock when Westminster forced Scotland out of the EU. What has this meant? What if we rejoined?
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Scotland’s energy sector is a powerhouse of the economy
Scotland’s energy sector is a powerhouse of the economy. In a future independent Scotland it will sit alongside food and…
Scotland and England are going their separate ways
Scotland and England are going their separate ways – even without Independence. Look at voting preferences and social attitudes and…
That “secret” report about joining the EU
British Nationalists like to point to a “secret” report for Scottish Government Ministers on Scotland’s Post-Brexit routes to membership of…
That “secret” report about joining the EU
British Nationalists like to point to a “secret” report for Scottish Government Ministers on Scotland’s Post-Brexit routes to membership of the EU on regaining Independence. In fact the report was published in 2019 and made public in 2023. Advice to…
Would we have hard borders after Indy?
No. After Scotland regains independence you’d be able to travel freely between Scotland and the continuing UK. What’s more goods would be able to travel freely too. But even more…
Scotland has no control over Westminster Austerity – here’s why
If you investigate how Scotland’s public funding works, it’s clear that most of it is controlled outside Scotland – by political parties based in England. This is why Scotland has…
Does your vote count?
If you vote, but your vote counts for nothing – what’s the point of voting? Can you even call that democracy? So how does the UK compare to other countries…
Green Freeports – Myths
After Independence Scotland’s Green Freeports may provide the potential to help make Scotland’s economy more globally competitive, as well as helping to support both the Scottish Government’s and the EU’s…