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Scotland’s Parliament was absorbed into England’s Westminster when we were persueded to form a Union. Limited powers were returned in 1999. How has Scotland performed since? What if Scotland had all its powers back? Browse these visual analyses and decide for yourself. Feel free to share them.

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How is Scotland funded?
Economy

How is Scotland funded?

Feb 29, 20242 min read

Currently most public spending for Scotland is controlled by Labour or the Tories – either directly from Westminster, or via…

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Who controls Scottish Councils?
Devolution

Who controls Scottish Councils?

Feb 28, 20241 min read

Most Scottish Councils are lead by Westminster parties – Labour, Tories or Lib Dems. They are the ones who control…

A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism
UK Democracy

A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism

Feb 26, 20242 min read

For the Tories, granting a privilege, monetary reward or other advantage for services rendered politically is commonplace.

Pensions will be safe after Independence
Money

Pensions will be safe after Independence

Jan 22, 20243 min read

Pensions will be safe after Independence – either the UK Government will continue to pay them as now, or it will agree for the Scottish Government to do this on its behalf.

The path to independence
EU

The path to independence

Jan 22, 20242 min read

Completing seperation from the UK, establishing an independent Scotland, and joining the EU are only likely to take around 4 years.

Unionist parties frequently work together in Scotland to exclude the SNP from power
Devolution

Unionist parties frequently work together in Scotland to exclude the SNP from power

Jan 22, 20241 min read

Unionist parties like Labour and the Tories frequently form alliances to take power in councils across Scotland and exclude the SNP.

Scotland’s housing can only improve
Money

Scotland’s housing can only improve

Jan 22, 20242 min read

The UK hyper-inflated private housing market is the worst in Europe. After independence Scotland can fix this.

Scotland can adopt the Euro when it’s ready
EU

Scotland can adopt the Euro when it’s ready

Jan 22, 20242 min read

When Scotland joins the EU it can adopt the Euro when it’s ready. There’s no requirement to adopt it immediately. In fact no country joining the EU has immediately adopted the Euro…

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